# Plaitr vs BTCPay Server

> Self-host versus managed. Both non-custodial. Pick by operational tolerance.

- **URL**: https://www.plaitr.com/compare/btcpay-server
## Comparison

| Feature | Us | BTCPay Server |
|---|---|---|
| Custody | Non-custodial | Non-custodial |
| Hosting | Managed | Self-host |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
| Pricing | $99-999/mo | VPS cost + ops time |
| Chains | 8+ L1/L2 | Bitcoin + Lightning + a few altcoins |
| Stablecoin support | USDC, USDT, DAI native | Limited |
| Fiat off-ramp | Built-in | DIY |
| Best for | Teams who want non-custodial without ops | Bitcoin maxis with infra teams |

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BTCPay Server is excellent open-source self-hosted infrastructure. It is also infrastructure you have to run: deploy, monitor, secure, patch, scale. Plaitr is the managed equivalent with the same non-custodial guarantees and zero ops overhead.

## Verdict

Pick BTCPay if you have a dedicated infra engineer and want to own the stack. Pick Plaitr if you want non-custodial guarantees without operating the gateway yourself.

## Who should switch

- Teams running BTCPay who want to delete the gateway from their infra responsibility list.
- Bitcoin merchants who also want to accept stablecoins on Ethereum, Solana, and L2s.

## FAQ

### Is Plaitr as private as BTCPay?

Plaitr is non-custodial and zero KYC. From a custody and privacy standpoint the guarantee is the same. BTCPay gives you full sovereignty over the running gateway; Plaitr runs it for you.