Conekta offers several ways to collect payments, and all of them process the same payment methods. The difference is how quickly you get started, how much you can customize the experience, and whether or not you need a technical team. This comparison helps you place each option.
Payment link
- Speed: immediate; you create the link in the Conekta Panel and share it in minutes.
- Customization: basic — description, amount, and charge details.
- Technical team: not needed; everything happens in the Conekta Panel.
- Best for: sales via WhatsApp or social media, one-off charges, and businesses without a website.
Checkout
- Speed: fast; you add a ready-made Conekta payment page to your website or app.
- Customization: medium — brand, colors, and visible payment methods.
- Technical team: a light integration, much smaller than building from scratch.
- Best for: online stores that want a proven experience without designing it.
Plugins
- Speed: fast if your store runs on an e-commerce platform with an available plugin.
- Customization: whatever your platform allows.
- Technical team: installation and configuration, no coding.
- Best for: stores on platforms such as those listed in the plugin catalog.
API
- Speed: the slowest to implement; it requires custom development.
- Customization: full — you control every step of the payment experience.
- Technical team: essential; the reference lives in the Developer Center.
- Best for: digital products with their own flows and high volumes.
Next step
If you're still unsure between options, answer the questions in How to choose between Payment Links, Checkout, plugin, and API.