Why Businesses Look for Prommt Alternatives
Prommt is a payment request platform built for enterprise merchants, particularly car dealerships, hotels, and luxury retail. It does payment links and Pay by Bank well, especially for high-value transactions across European markets.
But it's not right for every business. The most common reasons companies look elsewhere:
Pricing
Prommt doesn't publish prices on its website. For smaller businesses, teams adding payment collection as one feature among many, or platforms evaluating per-merchant costs, it is worth comparing against alternatives with published pricing.
No Voice Payment Capture
Prommt's approach to phone payments is to send a link during the call: the customer opens it on their own device and completes payment digitally. This is a valid design choice that some merchants prefer for simplicity. Shuttle takes a different approach: capturing the payment during the call itself, via keypad entry (DTMF), and the digits never reach the agent. Which model fits best depends on the use case. For agent-led calls in verticals like insurance renewals, debt collection, or hotel reservations, in-call capture typically keeps the conversation flow intact; for lightweight scenarios where the customer is already holding their phone, a link-based handoff can be simpler.
Sold Direct to Merchants
Prommt is designed for individual merchants. Each business gets its own account and dashboard. For platforms, BPOs, and SaaS companies that need to embed payments for hundreds of merchants (each with their own PSP, branding, and payment configuration), Prommt is sold direct to merchants.
Gateway Dependency
Prommt creates checkout pages that route to the merchant's existing payment gateway. It doesn't provide PSP flexibility itself. For businesses wanting to switch gateways, use multiple PSPs, or put different merchants on different gateways, Prommt adds a checkout layer but doesn't solve the underlying PSP question.
Geographic Limits on Pay by Bank
Prommt's open banking coverage spans multiple European countries via Token.io. Outside those markets, Pay by Bank isn't available on their platform, leaving cards as the primary payment method for those customers. Businesses with a customer base in the US, Asia-Pacific, or outside Prommt's European footprint will want to evaluate providers with coverage matched to those markets.
The Alternatives
1. Shuttle
What it is: A payment layer for platforms and merchants, supporting payment links, voice checkout, open banking, and 40+ PSPs through a single integration.
Payment methods: Cards (40+ PSPs), Pay by Bank (UK), ACH (US), BACS (UK), Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, BNPL (Affirm, on request).
Strengths:
Voice checkout: PCI-compliant DTMF capture during phone calls. The agent stays on the line and the digits never reach them. No link-sending mid-call. See voice payments
40+ PSPs: merchant chooses their gateway, or the platform sets which provider handles each payment type
Multi-merchant architecture: built for platforms, BPOs, and SaaS companies serving many merchants from one integration
Pricing: $49 per live instance per month for Links or Voice Checkout; on the Twilio Pay Connector, plus from $0.20 per transaction, falling with volume, billed through your Twilio account
White-label: checkout pages, merchant portal, and onboarding fully branded as your business
Open banking + cards + wallets on the same checkout page, and the customer chooses
PCI DSS Level 1 + ISO 27001 + SOC 2 certified
Limitations:
Open banking currently UK-only (Prommt covers multiple European markets)
No built-in chasing: build your own reminders with Zapier, Make.com or the API
No native Oracle OPERA or automotive DMS integrations (API + Zapier/Make.com connectors available)
Best for: Platforms embedding payments, BPOs handling multi-client payments, businesses that need voice + links from one provider, merchants wanting broader payment method support.
Pricing: See pricing. On the Twilio Pay Connector, it's $49 per live instance per month, plus from $0.20 per transaction, falling with volume, billed through your Twilio account. See full Shuttle vs Prommt comparison.
2. Stripe Payment Links
What it is: Free payment links from Stripe. Create a checkout page and share the URL.
Strengths:
Free to create (standard Stripe processing fees apply)
Apple Pay and Google Pay supported
Embeddable in websites and emails
Strong developer ecosystem
Limitations:
No SMS or WhatsApp delivery built in
Stripe-only: can't use other PSPs
No voice payment capture
Best for: Businesses already on Stripe that need a quick, free payment link with no additional platform cost.
Pricing: Free to create (Stripe processing fees: 1.5% + 20p for standard UK cards).
3. SOTpay
What it is: A UK-based secure payment solution for phone and digital payments.
Strengths:
Agent-assisted phone payments (card capture via secure web form)
UK-focused with strong SME positioning
PCI DSS compliant
Limitations:
UK-focused positioning
No multi-PSP routing
Best for: UK SMEs that need secure phone payment capture by web form, without multi-PSP support.
Pricing: Not published on SOTpay's website.
4. GoCardless
What it is: Direct debit and open banking payment platform, strong for recurring and bank-to-bank payments.
Strengths:
Excellent for recurring payments (direct debit)
Pay by Bank (formerly Instant Bank Pay)
Low transaction fees for bank payments
Strong API and integration ecosystem (300+ partners)
Limitations:
No card payments: bank-only
No payment links in the traditional sense (no card checkout)
No voice payment capture
Not suitable for one-off, card-based payment requests
No white-label option
Best for: Businesses focused on recurring payments and direct debit, or bank-to-bank payments. Not a like-for-like Prommt replacement.
Pricing: From 1% + 20p per UK transaction, capped at £4.
5. Adyen Pay by Link
What it is: Adyen's payment link product, available to Adyen merchants and platforms using Adyen for Platforms.
Strengths:
Strong international coverage: Adyen supports 250+ payment methods across markets
Integrated with Adyen's risk and fraud tools
Available through Adyen for Platforms for multi-merchant setups
Supports Open Banking in select markets
Limitations:
Adyen-only: all transactions must process through Adyen. No multi-PSP support
Enterprise-focused onboarding, not as fast to set up as Stripe
No voice payment channel
Best for: Enterprise merchants or platforms already using Adyen.
Pricing: Fixed processing fee plus a payment-method fee; no monthly fees.
6. PayPal Payment Links
What it is: Shareable payment links through PayPal's ecosystem.
Strengths:
Free to create
Massive consumer recognition and trust
PayPal balance, cards, and BNPL (Pay in 3) accepted
Quick setup
Limitations:
PayPal-branded experience (not your brand)
PayPal Checkout fee of 2.9% + 30p in the UK
No open banking
No voice payments
No SMS/WhatsApp delivery built in
Best for: Freelancers, small businesses, and sole traders who want to collect payments with zero setup.
Pricing: Free to create (PayPal Checkout fee: 2.9% + 30p in the UK).
Comparison Matrix
Shuttle | Prommt | Stripe Links | SOTpay | GoCardless | Adyen | PayPal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Payment links (SMS/email) | Yes | Yes | URL only | Yes | No | Yes | URL only |
Open banking | UK | Multiple European markets | Yes (UK and Europe) | Yes | Yes (Pay by Bank) | Select markets | No |
Card payments | 40+ PSPs | Merchant's PSP | Stripe only | Yes | No | Adyen only | Via PayPal |
Voice checkout | DTMF + AI | No | MOTO (on request) | Web form | No | MOTO (virtual terminal) | Virtual Terminal (UK) |
Apple Pay / Google Pay | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | |
BNPL | Via PSPs | No | Afterpay | No | No | Via Adyen | Pay in 3 |
White-label | Full | Branded pages | Your logo and colours | Partial | No | Limited | No |
Multi-PSP | 40+ | Merchant's gateway | No | No | No | No | No |
Multi-merchant | Yes | Sold to merchants | Via Connect | No | No | Via Platforms | No |
Chase automation | Build your own (Zapier, Make.com) | Advanced paths | No | No | Smart retries | No | No |
PCI Level 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | |
Starting price | Not published | Free | Not published | 1% + 20p | Per transaction | Free |
Making the Decision
Stay with Prommt if:
You're in automotive, hospitality, or luxury retail and Prommt's vertical integrations (OPERA, DMS) are critical
You need Pay by Bank across multiple European countries, not just the UK
Chase paths with payment method fallback are essential to your credit control workflow
Prommt's pricing works for your transaction volume and card fee savings
Move to Shuttle if:
You need voice payment capture, not just payment links
You're a platform, BPO, or SaaS company serving multiple merchants
You want Apple Pay, Google Pay, and BNPL alongside cards and open banking
You need 40+ PSP options, not just your current gateway
White-label branding (checkout, portal, onboarding) is important
Consider GoCardless if:
Recurring payments are your primary need
You want bank payments alongside direct debit
You don't need card payments or one-off payment links
Consider Stripe/Adyen Links if:
You're already on Stripe or Adyen and want free/included payment links
Branding and multi-channel delivery aren't important
You don't need voice payments
FAQ
Is Prommt good for small businesses?
Prommt doesn't publish prices on its website and sells to mid-market and enterprise merchants processing high-value transactions. For smaller businesses, compare it with Shuttle's Links Checkout ($49 per live instance per month) or free-to-create options such as Stripe Payment Links and PayPal.
Which alternative has the best open banking coverage?
Prommt covers multiple European markets through Token.io, and Stripe offers Pay by Bank in the UK and Europe. GoCardless offers Pay by Bank but no card payments. Shuttle currently supports UK open banking, alongside cards and voice.
Can any of these alternatives capture payments over the phone?
Of these, Shuttle is the only option with keypad (DTMF) capture during the call, where the digits never reach the agent. SOTpay offers secure web-form phone payments. Stripe, Adyen and PayPal offer agent-keyed phone (MOTO) payments through a virtual terminal. Prommt sends a link during the call.
What's the cheapest Prommt alternative?
Stripe Payment Links and PayPal payment links are free to create (processing fees apply). Shuttle's Links Checkout is $49 per live instance per month. Prommt and SOTpay don't publish prices on their websites.
Can I migrate from Prommt to Shuttle?
Yes. If your merchants' PSPs are among Shuttle's 40+ supported gateways, migration involves configuring the same gateway through Shuttle. No PSP change needed, and saved cards stay with the gateway that stored them. Payment links can be switched over progressively, with no big-bang migration required.
Does Shuttle support the same verticals as Prommt?
Shuttle doesn't have pre-built DMS or OPERA integrations like Prommt. But it supports the same payment use cases (car dealership deposits, hotel pre-payments, builders merchant collections) through payment links, voice checkout, and open banking. Integration with vertical systems is handled via API and workflow connectors (Zapier, Make.com).
Related Reading
Shuttle vs Prommt: detailed head-to-head comparison
Payment Links for Car Dealerships: automotive payment collection with links, voice, and open banking
Builders Merchant Payment Collection: payment links for trade suppliers
How to Send Payment Requests: the complete guide to digital payment collection
Best Payment Link Providers (2026): ranked comparison of all payment link services
PCI-Compliant Payments for Contact Centres: voice payment capture for phone-based businesses
Voice Payments: PCI-compliant phone payment collection
PSP-Neutral vs Single-PSP: why multi-PSP flexibility matters
White-Label Payment Links for Platforms: branded payment pages for multi-merchant use cases
Looking for a Prommt alternative?
Shuttle gives you payment links, voice checkout, open banking, and 40+ PSPs, with white-label branding and multi-merchant architecture. See pricing.
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