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Which is better, Skydo or Infinity?
Skydo and Infinity are both built for Indian businesses receiving international payments, with 0% FX markup and a free FIRA on every payment. The difference is how they price. Skydo charges flat tiers of $19 up to $2,000 and $29 up to $10,000, then 0.3% above that, plus 2% on ACH via InstaLinks. Infinity charges 0.5% all-inclusive on every invoice and settles within 24 hours. Neither offers EEFC accounts, native Zoho Books integration or transfer pricing compliance, which is where Xflow goes further, alongside a guaranteed 3-hour FX rate lock and 1-day INR settlement.
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Which is better for freelancers? | Infinity, if you receive many small payments: on a $1,000 invoice it charges $5 against Skydo's $19. Skydo suits clients who want to pay by card or ACH. Xflow supports every entity type, with a $12 minimum and a free eFIRA. |
| Is Infinity cheaper than Skydo? | On smaller invoices, yes. Infinity's 0.5% beats Skydo's $19 and $29 flat tiers on invoices up to about $5,800. Above that, and especially above $10,000 where Skydo drops to 0.3%, Skydo works out cheaper. |
| Which settles faster to an Indian bank? | Infinity settles within 24 hours and Skydo in 24 to 48 hours. Xflow settles in 1 business day, with a guaranteed FX rate locked for 3 hours. |
| What does Xflow add? | EEFC accounts to hold forex and convert when the rate suits you, native Zoho Books integration, transfer pricing compliance for funded startups, and an FX AI Analyst. Neither Skydo nor Infinity offers these. |
Skydo vs Infinity vs Xflow: complete breakdown
Strong for mid-range invoices
Flat-fee works well for $2K–$10K invoices. Good India support. Struggles on large enterprise billing.
$29 flat hurts at scale
India-first, simple pricing
0.5% all-inclusive fee with 0% FX markup, 160+ currencies and outbound payouts. Lacks EEFC accounts, native Zoho Books integration and transfer pricing compliance.
No EEFC · Limited API
Best for Indian exporters
EEFC support, no limits, guaranteed FX rate, transfer pricing compliance, and a white-label platform API.
Recommended for IT exporters
Feature | Skydo | Infinity | Xflow |
|---|---|---|---|
FX Markup | 0% | 0% | 0% (mid-market) |
Transaction / Receiving Fee | $19 (<=$2K) / $29 ($2K-$10K) / 0.3% above $10K | 0.5% flat, all-inclusive | 0.6% flat, min $12 |
FIRA / eFIRC | Free, instant | Free, auto-issued | Free, auto-issued within 24 hrs |
Settlement Speed | 24-48 hours | Within 24 hours | 1 business day |
Currencies Supported | 32 currencies | 160+ currencies | 25+ incl. AED, SGD, HKD, CHF |
Local payment rails | ACH via InstaLinks (2% fee) | Local bank transfers | ACH (US), SEPA (EU), CHAPS/BACS (UK) |
Guaranteed FX Rate | No | No | Yes, 3-hour lock |
RBI / FEMA Compliance | PA-CB licensed | PA-CB licensed | RBI-authorised bank partner, auto eFIRA |
FX AI Analyst | No | No | Yes |
Zoho Books Integration | No | No | Native |
API / White-Label | On roadmap | Limited | Full API + webhooks |
India-Based Support | WhatsApp + email | India-based | Dedicated India onboarding team |
Skydo vs Infinity fees: which is cheaper?
Skydo charges flat tiers, while Infinity charges one percentage on every invoice. See how both compare with Xflow's pricing across invoice sizes.
Flat-tier model
Ideal for invoices from
$2,000 – $10,000
Flat fee is costly on small invoices, and ACH via InstaLinks adds 2%
| Invoice value | Fees |
|---|---|
| Upto $2000 | $19 flat + Free eFIRA |
| $2,001 – $10,000 | $29 flat + Free eFIRA |
| Above $10,000 | 0.3% + Free eFIRA |
India-first cross-border
Best for
SME exporters
Simple all-inclusive pricing, but a smaller platform on integrations, EEFC and transfer pricing.
| Charge type | Fees |
|---|---|
| All invoice sizes | 0.5% all-inclusive |
| FX markup | 0% |
| Outbound payouts | Supported (160+ currencies) |
Flat-tier + percentage model
Ideal for invoices from
$500 – $500,000+
Any invoice size, any Indian entity type: no caps, no restrictions
| Invoice value | Fees |
|---|---|
| Upto $2000 | $12 flat + Free eFIRA |
| Above $2,000 | 0.6% + Free eFIRA |
| Above $100,000 | Custom rate + Free eFIRA |
Who is Xflow built for?
Feature | Other platforms | Xflow |
|---|---|---|
IT / IT service exporters | ||
Large project receivables need a guaranteed rate, and neither Skydo nor Infinity locks one in. | Guaranteed FX rate locked for 3 hours, so you know the exact INR before you convert. | |
Infinity lacks EEFC settlement for strategic currency management on large project receivables. | EEFC account - hold USD or GBP and convert strategically when FX is in your favour. | |
Neither handles transfer pricing compliance, a non-negotiable for ITES companies with global HQ structures. | Transfer pricing compliance built in - reduces CA and legal audit costs significantly. | |
No native accounting integration means reconciliation is always manual for high invoice volumes. | Native Zoho Books + ISO 27001 + SOC 2 + JP Morgan-backed infrastructure enterprise clients approve. | |
SaaS & startups | ||
Skydo's flat fees compound fast across monthly recurring invoices, painful for early-stage high-frequency SaaS. | 0.6% flat fee on every invoice - predictable cost that scales cleanly with ARR. | |
Neither handles transfer pricing for funded startups with a global HQ structure - non-negotiable for Series A+. | Transfer pricing compliance built in, purpose-built for funded startups with Indian subsidiaries. | |
Multi-currency receivables in USD/GBP/EUR have no hold option - everything converts to INR immediately. | EEFC account - hold foreign currency across billing cycles and convert at the right moment. | |
FIRA across multiple billing cycles creates a compliance backlog every quarter without automation. | Free eFIRA per transaction within 24 hours + native Zoho Books, keeping billing audit-ready. | |
Freelancers & agencies | ||
Skydo's $19 minimum makes invoices below $2,000 disproportionately expensive - $19 whether the invoice is $300 or $1,999. | 0.6% flat fee with no FX markup - more of every invoice reaches your bank. | |
Neither Skydo nor Infinity offers EEFC accounts to hold forex and time your conversion. | EEFC account support - hold USD or GBP and convert when the rate suits you. | |
Neither offers native Zoho Books integration, so FIRA and invoice reconciliation stays manual at filing time. | Free eFIRA auto-issued within 24 hours - ITR and GST filing without chasing documents. | |
Skydo's ACH via InstaLinks adds a 2% fee on top of the flat charge, eroding US-client invoices. | 1-day INR settlement, no invoice limits, all entity types (Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, sole prop, individuals). | |
Platforms & marketplaces | ||
Skydo has no white-label or API-first option - built for direct inbound, not platform distribution. | Full white-label API with webhooks to embed cross-border payments directly into your platform. | |
Infinity's API is limited and not designed for programmatic onboarding of vendors at scale. | Programmatic onboarding - add and manage vendors at scale without manual intervention. | |
What's quietly costing you money
Skydo's flat tiers and 2% ACH surcharge, and the features both platforms leave out, quietly add cost and manual work to every invoice.
Cost stack on Skydo
Skydo charges a flat $19 up to $2,000 and $29 up to $10,000, which is expensive on smaller invoices. ACH payments via InstaLinks add a further 2% fee on top of that.
Cost stack on Infinity
Infinity is India-first with a 0.5% all-inclusive fee, but it lacks EEFC accounts, native Zoho Books integration, transfer pricing compliance and an FX AI Analyst, so larger exporters end up filling those gaps manually.
Slow settlement to Indian banks
Skydo settles INR in 24 to 48 hours. Infinity settles within 24 hours. Working capital still sits idle on Skydo's longer end.
No EEFC or transfer pricing support
Neither Skydo nor Infinity offers EEFC account support to hold forex until rates suit you, and neither handles transfer pricing compliance built-in for funded startups. Indian exporters end up patching this with expensive manual workarounds.
No native India accounting integration
Skydo and Infinity both require third-party tooling for Indian accounting and GST workflows. Xflow ships native Zoho Books integration, so every receipt flows straight into your books with the right tax fields already filled in.
Built for India. Engineered for growth.
Features other platforms don't offer - Xflow is built for Indian businesses from day one.
Guaranteed live FX rate
Unique to Xflow. Your rate is locked for 3 hours after your client pays. You know the exact INR before you convert.
FX AI Analyst
Unique to Xflow. An AI-powered assistant that helps you decide when to convert based on market conditions.
EEFC account support
Hold foreign currency and convert when rates work in your favor. Skydo and Infinity move everything to INR immediately. Xflow gives you the choice to wait for better rates.
Local payment rails
Your overseas clients pay like a local bank transfer, ACH in the US, SEPA in Europe, CHAPS/BACS in the UK. Faster, cheaper, without the SWIFT friction.
Fully compliant infrastructure
ISO 27001 + SOC 2 certified. Zero upper limit on transfer size. Enterprise-grade security without enterprise complexity.
Free FIRA
Auto-generated within 24 hours for every transaction. No follow-up calls, no extra charges, no delays before your audit.
- 01Exchange rate markups Skydo, Infinity and Xflow all convert at the mid-market rate with 0% markup, so the real differences are in fees and features. Banks, by comparison, typically add 2 to 4% over the mid-market rate.
- 02Flat vs percentage fees Skydo charges flat tiers of $19 up to $2,000 and $29 up to $10,000, then 0.3% above that. Infinity charges 0.5% on everything. Flat fees hurt small invoices and percentage fees grow with invoice size, so compare at your typical invoice value.
- 03Payment method surcharges Skydo adds 2% on ACH payments collected through InstaLinks. If your US clients pay by ACH, factor that into the real cost of every invoice.
- 04Settlement time Infinity settles within 24 hours and Skydo in 24 to 48 hours. If you run payroll or vendor payments on a fixed schedule, that gap shows up every month.
- 05FIRA and export compliance Indian exporters need a FIRA for every inward remittance to support GST export filings. Skydo and Infinity both issue it free, and Skydo also automates eBRC generation.
- 06EEFC and accounting Neither Skydo nor Infinity supports EEFC accounts or native Zoho Books integration, so every payment converts to INR on arrival and reconciliation stays manual.
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