Shieldz vs CryptAPI
Both are non-custodial forwarders. Shieldz adds hosted checkout pages, signed webhooks, test mode, official SDKs, and shielded Zcash, at $0 platform fee.
| Shieldz | CryptAPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | $0 | 1% per transaction |
| Hosted checkout | Yes, a pay_url you send buyers to | API only |
| Signed webhooks | HMAC-signed with replay protection | Callbacks |
| Test mode | Yes (simulated settlement, real webhooks) | Limited |
| Shielded privacy | Native Zcash | No |
Shieldz is non-custodial by construction: you give it a public key (an address, xpub, or Zcash view-only key), buyers pay that address directly, and Shieldz only watches the chain. It can't spend, freeze, or seize funds. Verify it yourself.
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Crypto payment gateway: overview, non-custodial, Zcash.
Accept a coin: Bitcoin, USDC, USDT, Zcash.
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Use cases: For freelancers, For creators, For open-source projects, For online stores, For SaaS, For VPN & hosting providers, For agencies, For nonprofits, For digital sellers.
Guides: Node.js, FastAPI, .NET, WooCommerce.
Build: SDKs, API reference, quickstart. Learn: overview, blog, how it works, supported coins, pricing, is it safe, verify it yourself.