A BTCPay Server alternative — without running a server
BTCPay Server is genuinely excellent at what it does. It's open-source, charges 0% in transaction fees, is fully non-custodial, and puts you completely in control. If you're technical and want maximum sovereignty, nothing beats it.
The catch is exactly that — you run it. BTCPay is self-hosted: you need a VPS (commonly $10–30/month), Docker, a full node sync that can take days, and ongoing maintenance. For a seller who isn't a developer, that's a wall before the first sale.
| BTCPay Server | StableDeliver | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Self-hosted: VPS, Docker, node sync, upkeep | Hosted — nothing to install; set up in minutes |
| Custody | Non-custodial (the standard for self-sovereignty) | Non-custodial — funds go to your own wallet |
| Cost | 0% fees, but you pay hosting + your own time | No percentage of sales, no server bill, no DevOps |
| Delivery | Processes payments; you build delivery | Verifies on-chain and auto-delivers the product |
| Best for | Technical sellers who want full control | Non-technical sellers who want it to just work |
Where BTCPay wins: total control, no third party at all, deep customization — if you have the skills and want maximum sovereignty, it's the best there is. Where StableDeliver fits: you want non-custodial crypto payments and automatic delivery without becoming a sysadmin.
Crypto is irreversible; you handle your own taxes. StableDeliver is a tool, not a bank. See also the NOWPayments alternative.