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Shopify Capital vs Wayflyer

Merchant cash advance & loans vs Revenue-based financing (ecommerce): estimated rate as of today, time to cash, eligibility and what you give up — side by side.

Key differences

  • Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side.
  • Shopify Capital is usually faster to fund (about 2 days vs about 3 days).

Side by side

Shopify CapitalWayflyer
ProductMerchant cash advance & loansRevenue-based financing (ecommerce)
Funding typeEmbedded & processor capitalEmbedded & processor capital
Estimated rate as of todayRates shown to approved membersRates shown to approved members
Pricing sourceEstimated as of todayEstimated as of today
Time to cashAbout 2 daysAbout 3 days
Typical sizeUp to about 15% of ARRUp to about 15% of ARR
Term6–18 months3–9 months
RequirementsExisting revenue · Revenue collected through their platformExisting revenue
RegionsUS · UK · EUUS · UK · EU
What they underwriteYour platform salesYour platform sales
CollateralFuture platform salesFuture platform sales
How you repay% of sales% of sales
DilutionNoneNone

Shopify Capital

Offered to Shopify merchants; repaid from sales.

Wayflyer

Ecommerce-focused revenue-based advances.

Shopify Capital vs Wayflyer FAQ

What is the difference between Shopify Capital and Wayflyer?

Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side. Shopify Capital is usually faster to fund (about 2 days vs about 3 days).

Which is faster, Shopify Capital or Wayflyer?

Shopify Capital usually funds in about 2 days; Wayflyer takes about 3 days.

Which is cheaper for you?

The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.

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