Compare Forward vs. NMI Payments

Payments integrated into software by experts who understand the software landscape. Every SaaS organization is on the hunt for innovative features or enhancements that can elevate their business to new heights. These enhancements aim to facilitate sales, enhance user satisfaction, and address technical debt, all vying for important spots on the development roadmap. By prioritizing payment monetization, you can potentially double your revenue per customer, giving you the means to expand your development capabilities. Payments encompass a broad range of services, and at Forward, we are continuously introducing new solutions to assist you at any stage of your development. Our journey begins with a complimentary payment consultation; we truly offer it at no cost, ensuring clarity in how you can advance your payment processes. While you might consider establishing your own data center, it's likely you'll opt for a major cloud service provider; think of payments in a similar light. Our dedicated team is here to allow you to concentrate on your core strength: selling software, while we optimize your payment systems for success. With our guidance, you'll be better equipped to navigate the complexities of payment integration and enhance your overall business strategy.

NMI Payments gives developers, SaaS builders, ISVs and ISOs a simple path to embedded payments. As a full-stack processor, acquirer, and technology partner, NMI enables you to integrate, brand, and manage payment acceptance within your platform—without becoming a PayFac or building complex infrastructure. The platform combines flexibility, scalability, and speed, offering white-labeled payments infrastructure that keeps your brand front and center. With omnichannel support for in-store, online, in-app, and unattended payments, you can deliver a consistent merchant experience across every touchpoint. NMI also manages onboarding, compliance, and risk, freeing your team to focus on innovation and customer growth. Developer-First Experience NMI’s developer-first environment puts full control in your hands. Build, test, and launch payments in a modern sandbox with clear documentation and ready-to-use code snippets. Guided onboarding flows and API recipes simplify integration, while low-code and no-code tools accelerate deployment. Business users can evaluate monetization options with instant revenue calculators and self-service sign-up. Whether you’re embedding payments for the first time or scaling across channels, NMI helps you go live faster, stay compliant, and grow with confidence