--- title: Basis Theory - A Preferred Token Orchestration Solution description: Basis Theory offers a flexible vault to create engaging commerce flows, connect with any partner, effortlessly manage compliance, and keep control of payments data. image: https://go.basistheory.com/hubfs/bt-og-image-generic.avif --- [Skip to content](https://go.basistheory.com/payment-orchestration#main-content) [![BTLogo (1)](https://go.basistheory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BTLogo%20(1).png?width=100&height=33&name=BTLogo%20(1).png)](https://basistheory.com?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation #             Payment Orchestration With             No Per-Transaction Fees Boost Authorization Rates, Eliminate Involuntary Churn, and Cut Processing Costs Without the PCI Burden.  Unlimited Usage. One Predictable Price. [See a Demo →](https://go.basistheory.com/payment-orchestration#hs_cos_wrapper_module_16756932717884) [Compare →](https://go.basistheory.com/payment-orchestration#compare) ## A New, Better Kind of Partner ![fintech-flows-1](https://go.basistheory.com/hubfs/fintech-flows-1.png "fintech-flows-1") #### Avoid vendor lock-in Don't let any vendor—including us—hold your payment data hostage. With Basis Theory, you can take all your data with you at any time because it's yours. [Leaving Basis Theory](https://developers.basistheory.com/guides/migrating-off-basis-theory/)[![right chevron](https://assets.website-files.com/605106363eeeec578e10aac6/61049b755e3f4c5d0f33d658_chevron-right.svg)](https://developers.basistheory.com/guides/migrating-off-basis-theory/) #### Open access and documentation Get started without talking to sales. Get instant access to our PCI-compliant environment and developer docs. No credit card needed. [See our Docs](https://developers.basistheory.com/)[![right chevron](https://assets.website-files.com/605106363eeeec578e10aac6/61049b755e3f4c5d0f33d658_chevron-right.svg)](https://developers.basistheory.com/) #### Dedicated support Change is difficult. We'll make it easier with dedicated developer support during and after your integration. [Slack Community](https://community.basistheory.com/)[![right chevron](https://assets.website-files.com/605106363eeeec578e10aac6/61049b755e3f4c5d0f33d658_chevron-right.svg)](https://community.basistheory.com/)  ## Upgrade to Basis Theory Go beyond traditional payment orchestration solutions and store, mask, and alias high-value data. ![orchestration-vs-basis-theory](https://go.basistheory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/orchestration-vs-basis-theory.png?width=2000&height=694&name=orchestration-vs-basis-theory.png "orchestration-vs-basis-theory") ### Flexible Routing Build simple or complex routing logic without limitations, all while securing data in a PCI Level 1 compliant vault. [Orchestration vs. Vaulting](https://go.basistheory.com/hubfs/resources/Comparing-Orchestration-to-Vaulting.pdf?hsLang=en) ### More Options Work with any of the partners and solutions your business needs without the upcharge or "black box".   [Customer Story: Method](https://blog.basistheory.com/case-studies/method-financial?hsLang=en) ### Friendlier Pricing With simple and straightforward pricing, and no per-transaction fees, choose the plan that grows with you.   [View Pricing](https://basistheory.com/pricing?hsLang=en) ## How is Basis Theory Different? ### Comparing Basis Theory and Traditional Orchestration Platforms |   | **Basis Theory** | **Other Orchestration Platforms** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Compliance** | - PCI Level 1 Compliant - SOC 2 Type II Certified - HIPAA Compliant - NACHA Compliant - ISO 27001 | - PCI Level 1 Compliant - SOC 2 Type II Certified - GDPR Compliant | | **Customer Support** | - 24/7 technical support through the [Slack community](https://community.basistheory.com/) and a dedicated channel for integrating customers - [Live chat](https://basistheory.com/contact?hsLang=en#hs-chat-open) from 1am to 5pm PST - [Email support](https://basistheory.com/contact?hsLang=en) | Customers often receive support by accessing help center documentation or submitting a request. | | **Integrations** | Integrate with PSPs, payment gateways, and third-party APIs  | Integrate with PSPs, payment gateways, and third-party APIs  | | **Transaction Flows** | Offering both [proxy](https://developers.basistheory.com/docs/guides/share/process-card-payments) service and [managed connections](https://developers.basistheory.com/docs/guides/share/process-card-payments-connections), Basis Theory does not sit in the middle of MIT transactions. | All processing goes through orchestration platform, creating risks of single-point-of-failure. Customers have little control over payments and lose ability to process if orchestrator has outage. | | **Pricing** | No usage-based fees. Pricing grows with your organization: - Free Trial: [Sign up today](https://portal.basistheory.com/register?_gl=1*1n7lr26*_ga*MTkxNDczOTU4MS4xNjY4MDk4NjQ2*_ga_CVTJZHL7Y2*MTY3NzYwNjQwNy4yMjMuMS4xNjc3NjEwNzg1LjYwLjAuMA..) and build your POC on your own terms - Starter: Unlimited usage on a price-per-token model - Professional: full support and custom pricing | Contracts with usage-based per-transaction fees. This is on top of usage-based processing fees you'd also experience with PSPs. | | **Documentation** | Developer-focused [documentation](https://developers.basistheory.com/) with helpful getting started guides | Comprehensive API documentation | | **Migrating** | Transparent migration guides No vendor lock-in; offers helpful [guides](https://developers.basistheory.com/docs/blueprints/migrations/migrate-off-basis-theory) to migrate off Basis Theory should the need arise | Guides to migrate to the platform but not to migrate off the platform |   > "Basis Theory made us **PCI compliant in a day**, rather than months. The team has been a **delight to work with** and they beat other tokenization platforms on cost." > > ![ethan-lacey](https://go.basistheory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ethan-lacey.webp?width=80&height=80&name=ethan-lacey.webp) > > Ethan Lacey > > CEO at UNION ## Ready to start? ### See a Live Demo From Our Payments Experts - [Pricing](https://basistheory.com/pricing) - [Privacy Policy](https://basistheory.com/content/privacy-policy) - [Terms and Conditions](https://basistheory.com/content/terms-of-service) [![BTLogo (1)](https://go.basistheory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BTLogo%20(1).png?width=150&height=50&name=BTLogo%20(1).png "BTLogo (1)")](https://basistheory.com?hsLang=en)