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The API (http://support.recurly.com/faqs/api/accounts http://support.recurly.com/faqs/api/accounts) looks very similar to the Authorize.net API, so I'm not sure
by apowell 17y ago
The API (http://support.recurly.com/faqs/api/accounts http://support.recurly.com/faqs/api/accounts) looks very similar to the Authorize.net API, so I'm not sure that this service simplifies the integration all that much. Also, it isn't clear to me whether the accounts are stored in Recurly, or whether they are stored within the payment gateway.
Overall, I can't say that I agree with the premise -- I haven't found online subscription billing to be very painful. However, if I can be convinced that this service adds value without creating third-party risk, I'd be interested.
- dangrossman 17y agoRecurly stores the payment information themselves, not through the gateway. I e-mailed them previously to ask about this. Theoretically this would mean that you can switch payment gateways and your subscriptions will continue to rebill automatically on the new gateway. It also means that if the company were to go out of business or you were to leave, they could potentially give you your customers' billing information to take elsewhere.