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Alternatives to Capify

4 UK specialty finance alternatives to Capify, compared on product type, ticket band, rate, decision time and eligibility.

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Capify vs the 4 alternatives

Capify compared with 4 alternatives
Compared on Capify 365 Business Finance Liberis Bizcap JPM Capital
Product Short-term business loans and supplier invoice paymentMerchant cash advance (revenue-based finance)Revenue-based finance (merchant cash advance style) and pay-over-time funding for SMEsSpecialist post-decline / fast cashSpecialist unsecured business loans, including post-decline cases
Ticket £10k to £3m£10k to £500k (its own figure)£1k to £1m (its own figure)£5k to £1m (its own figure)£5k to £50k (its own figure)
Rate Factor rate set by risk (not published)One fixed cost, repaid as a percentage of card sales (quoted per offer)One fixed fee, repaid as a percentage of sales (quoted per offer)Factor rate set per application, plus an establishment feeQuoted per application (not published)
Decision Decision in minutes; same-day funding on unsecured loans, 24 to 48 hours on secured (its own figures)Funds in as little as 24 hours (its own figure)Funds in as little as 24 hours (its own figure)Decision in as little as 3 hours (its own figure)Typically 24 to 48 hours (its own figure)
Soft search YesYesNoYesYes
FundBiz editorial tier StrongStrongStrongSolidSolid

Sources: each lender's own published product pages, as recorded in our lender index: Capify · 365 Business Finance · Liberis · Bizcap · JPM Capital. Figures change; confirm with the lender before you rely on one.

365 Business Finance

Funds in as little as 24 hours (its own figure) · One fixed cost, repaid as a percentage of card sales (quoted per offer)

Direct MCA lender suited to £25k+ card-flow advances where the borrower wants a no-intermediary-fee structure.

Best for: Hospitality, retail and ecommerce Ltds trading 6+ months with £10k+ monthly card sales (365's published minimum), £25k+ MCA tickets where the applicant wants a direct lender.

Liberis

Funds in as little as 24 hours (its own figure) · One fixed fee, repaid as a percentage of sales (quoted per offer)

Embedded-finance specialist that suits businesses with an existing relationship with a partner platform (for example Worldpay, Barclaycard, Klarna, eBay, Dojo or Deliveroo).

Best for: Existing Worldpay, Barclaycard, Klarna or Dojo users with strong card flow, Ecommerce Ltds wanting embedded-finance journeys.

Bizcap

Decision in as little as 3 hours (its own figure) · Factor rate set per application, plus an establishment fee

Post-decline specialist that can suit a business already declined by Funding Circle, iwoca or the high street that still needs cash quickly.

Best for: Businesses already declined by mainstream lenders who still need cash this week, CCJ history and recent missed payments where Capify and 365 won't stretch.

JPM Capital

Typically 24 to 48 hours (its own figure) · Quoted per application (not published)

Unsecured business lender that says it helps businesses through difficult periods, including bad-credit cases where mainstream lenders decline.

Best for: Post-decline applicants needing an unsecured loan of £5,000 to £50,000, Files with recent missed payments where mainstream lenders blocked.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main alternatives to Capify?

The closest UK specialty finance alternatives are 365 Business Finance, Liberis, Bizcap and JPM Capital. The table above sets them side by side with Capify.

How does Capify compare on ticket size and rate?

Capify offers short-term business loans and supplier invoice payment, with tickets of £10k to £3m. Its pricing: factor rate set by risk (not published).

How quickly does Capify make a decision?

Decision time for Capify: Decision in minutes; same-day funding on unsecured loans, 24 to 48 hours on secured (its own figures). Decision times for the alternatives are listed in the comparison table; faster isn't always cheaper, so weigh speed against rate and ticket fit.

Does Capify do a soft-search quote?

Capify runs a soft-search quote, so it says checking eligibility doesn't affect your credit score. Among the alternatives, 365 Business Finance, Bizcap and JPM Capital offer a soft-search quote.

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Adam is the founder and managing director of Muswell Rose and a founder of Best Business Loans Ltd, the company behind FundBiz. His background runs through commercial finance, mortgages and fintech, including as managing director of an invoice finance business. He oversees FundBiz's guides and lender reviews.

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