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# Overview

Currently, Subotiz supports two integration modes: Checkout and Payment.

## Checkout mode

Checkout is Subotiz's end-to-end transaction solution designed for subscription-based businesses. Its core strength lies in integrating **product management, subscription lifecycle management, multi-provider payment processing, and global operational capabilities**. Ideal for scenarios requiring complete transaction closure (e.g., AI tools, SaaS platforms, Web3 applications).

### Core Capabilities Include

* **Product & Subscription Management**: Create products, configure flexible pricing (free trials, tiered pricing, coupons), and manage subscription cycles (monthly/annual) with mid-cycle adjustments.

* **Smart Checkout Experience**: Customizable checkout flows (standard/express/two-step), mobile-optimized layouts, and built-in global tax compliance.

* **Multi-Payment Methods**: Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc., with intelligent routing to boost success rates.

* **Globalization**: Auto-switching for 18+ languages (CN/EN/JP/ES) and multi-currency support.

### Integration Methods

* **Hosted Page**: Subotiz provides a hosted checkout page. Merchants create a Checkout Session via API and then redirect customers to this hosted page to complete payment, eliminating frontend development efforts.

* **Embedded Form**: Embed the checkout functionality directly into your own web pages using our SDKs. Supports interface customization (styles, components, flow) via a no-code editor, ensuring full brand consistency.

| Dimension      | [Hosted Page](/en/integration/hosted)           | [Embedded Form](/en/integration/embedded-form)               |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Technical      | Low (API+Webhook only; no frontend development) | Medium (SDK integration; no-code editor available)           |
| Customization  | Medium (logo/colors; fixed flow)                | High (Full UI styling, component layout, interaction flow)   |
| Brand identity | Medium                                          | High (Fully embedded in merchant pages)                      |
| Development    | 1-3 days (API focus)                            | 3-7 days (UI customization + testing)                        |
| Cases          | SMBs need a rapid launch                        | Brands requiring deep customization with front-end resources |

## Payment mode

Payment is Subotiz's **lightweight solution focused strictly on payment processing**. Core capabilities cover collections, refunds, reconciliations, and seamless tokenized renewals (no repeated payment info collection). Excludes product/subscription management. Ideal for merchants with existing systems (e.g., ERP/CRM) needing only payment processing.

### Core Advantages

* **Multi-Channel Support**: Shared payment network with Checkout (cards, Google/Apple Pay).

* **Seamless Embedding**: Fully custom UI with no Subotiz branding.

### Integration Methods

| Dimension     | [Embedded Form (Payment mode)](/en/integration/embedded-form-payment) |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Technical     | Medium (SDK integration + renewal logic)                              |
| Customization | High (Fully merchant-designed UI; zero Subotiz branding)              |
| Key Advantage | Tokenized renewals + multiple payment providers                       |
| Development   | 3-5 days (SDK + logic adaptation)                                     |
| Cases         | Enterprises with existing subscription systems                        |

## Comparison

| Dimension      | Checkout                                                                 | Payment                                                                                   |
| :------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Scope          | Full cycle (Products + Subscriptions + Payments)                         | Payments only (incl. renewals)                                                            |
| Value          | Built-in checkout optimization to boost subscription conversion          | Integrates with your existing system; focused on payment efficiency and renewal stability |
| Subscription   | Built-in (Plans, modifications, auto-renewals)                           | None (Self-managed)                                                                       |
| Customization  | No-code checkout editor: Supports customizing checkout flow and UI style | For the payment interface only                                                            |
| Global support | Multi-language/currency/tax compliance                                   | Multi-language/currency/tax compliance                                                    |
| Integration    | Hosted + Embedded                                                        | Embedded only                                                                             |

## Scenario Matching Guide

### Checkout Mode Recommendations

* **Business Types**: SaaS, AI tools, Web3 apps, mobile games

* **Needs**: Product catalog/subscription management or checkout optimization

* **Tech Resources**: Limited frontend capacity or no-code preference

* **Globalization**: Multi-region customers needing local payment methods

### Payment Mode Recommendations

* **Business Types**: Enterprises with mature subscription systems

* **Needs**: Pure payment processing capability

* **Tech Resources**: Frontend capacity for custom UI design

* **Brand Control**: Zero third-party page redirection