Best SumUp Alternatives UK 2026

SumUp gets you taking payments quickly, but it is a basic reader, no printer, no standalone connectivity, and limited analytics. When businesses hit a certain volume, they feel those gaps every day. We help people upgrade from SumUp to Dojo: a proper terminal with built-in 4G, a receipt printer, next-day payouts, and analytics that genuinely help. No contract with SumUp means the switch costs you nothing to make.

Last updated: April 2026 · Reviewed by the CapExpand team

Alex BeardsleyFounder & Director

Updated July 2026

SumUp Alternatives Compared

Provider	Payouts	Connectivity	Contract	Analytics	Availability
Dojo Recommended	Next day	4G + WiFi	Flexible	Advanced BI	Available through CapExpand
Square	1-2 days	Phone tethering	None	Basic	Not available through CapExpand
Zettle	1-2 days	Phone tethering	None	Basic	Not available through CapExpand
Worldpay	3-5 days	4G + WiFi	12-18 months	Basic	Not available through CapExpand

Why Businesses Outgrow SumUp and Switch to Dojo

Proper touchscreen terminal, not a tiny card reader

Receipt printer built in, customers get a receipt without fuss

Built-in 4G + WiFi, no phone pairing, no Bluetooth headaches

Next-day payouts, every day, weekends and bank holidays included

Real business intelligence: peak hours, avg basket, staff performance

We set everything up for free through CapExpand

Real Numbers: A Barber Shop That Switched

Based on a two-chair barber shop client we switched in March 2026. Figures rounded for privacy.

With SumUp

Monthly card sales: £10,000

Transaction fees (1.69%): £169

Monthly fees: £0

Total: £169/month

With Dojo (via CapExpand)

Monthly card sales: £10,000

Transaction fees (1.20%): £120

Monthly package: £19

Total: £139/month

Saving: £30/month (£360/year)

Outgrown your SumUp reader?

We will get your Dojo terminal shipped and set up for free. Keep using SumUp until it arrives and you are happy, then just put the reader in a drawer. No exit fees, no hassle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best alternative to SumUp in the UK?▼

If you have outgrown SumUp, Dojo is where most of our clients end up. SumUp is fine for getting started, but once you are taking regular payments you notice the gaps: no receipt printer, no standalone connectivity, limited reporting. Dojo gives you a proper touchscreen terminal with built-in 4G, a receipt printer, next-day payouts, and analytics that actually help you run the business. We set them up through CapExpand at no upfront cost.

Why switch from SumUp to Dojo?▼

We hear the same things from SumUp users: "I am tired of pairing my phone every time," "customers keep asking for receipts," and "I have no idea when my busiest hours are." Dojo fixes all of that. It has its own 4G + WiFi so no phone is needed, a built-in thermal printer, next-day payouts seven days a week, and proper business intelligence showing peak times, average basket size, and staff performance.

Is Dojo more expensive than SumUp?▼

SumUp is 1.69% flat with no monthly fee, which looks good on paper. But Dojo offers bespoke rates tailored to your volume through CapExpand, and there is a monthly terminal charge. Once you are processing more than about £2,000 a month, Dojo often costs less per transaction, and you get a more capable terminal. Plug your numbers into our calculator at capexpand.com/tools/savings-calculator to see the actual difference.

Does Dojo have a receipt printer like SumUp does not?▼

Yes, and this is one of the main reasons people upgrade. The Dojo terminal has a built-in thermal printer. With SumUp, your only options are a separate Bluetooth printer (which is another thing to charge and pair) or digital receipts via text or email. If you are in hospitality or retail, customers expect a paper receipt. Dojo handles that out of the box.

Can I keep my SumUp reader while switching to Dojo?▼

Definitely. We always tell people to keep SumUp running until the Dojo is delivered, set up, and tested with a few real transactions. SumUp has no contract, so there is nothing to cancel. Just stop using the reader when you are ready. No fees, no notice period.

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CapExpand is an authorised Dojo partner and exclusively provides Dojo card machines. Other providers mentioned on this page are listed for comparison purposes only and are not available through CapExpand. CapExpand is not a financial adviser.