Dojo vs Teya: which card machine is cheaper?
A like-for-like comparison of Dojo and Teya from their published UK prices, including card fees, monthly fees and the card machine. The answer depends on how much you take on cards.
Who's cheaper at your takings
| Monthly card takings | Dojo | Teya | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,000 | £24 | quote only | Dojo |
| £2,500 | £42 | quote only | Dojo |
| £5,000 | £72 | quote only | Dojo |
| £10,000 | quote only | quote only | Neither publishes a price |
| £20,000 | quote only | quote only | Neither publishes a price |
Monthly totals for each provider's cheapest plan at that level, with a typical mix of 70% UK debit, 25% UK credit and 5% premium cards, and the machine bought outright spread over 12 months.
A worked example: £5,000 a month
With 70% UK debit, 25% UK credit, 5% premium and an average sale of £20:
| Provider | Per month | Where the money goes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dojo Essential |
£72.42 1.448% of takings |
card fees £60.00 (1.2%), machine £12.42/mo Dojo Go Max: £149.00 upfront |
Dojo prices |
Prices compared
Dojo
- Essential: 1.2% on all cards; no monthly fee; published rate up to £100,000 a year. Source, checked 2026-10-09.
Teya
- Start: 1.59% UK debit (premium and non-UK cards not published); no monthly fee; £29.99 a month below £2,500 of takings; published rate up to £90,000 a year. Source, checked 2026-10-09.
Not sure? Compare all providers with your own takings and card mix.