AccelPay vs Bevstack

AccelPay, now part of Vesper Commerce, gives a US alcohol brand a white-label checkout on its own website. The AccelPay cart, LiquidCommerce or the native Shopify app takes the order under the brand's name, and a licensed retailer in the buyer's state sells and ships it, so every order stays three-tier compliant.

On top of their own checkout, AccelPay brands sell on the ReserveBar and Minibar marketplaces. Every brand gets a ReserveBar.com listing, an advertising credit on ReserveBar.com and Minibar worth half of the first-year platform fee, and access to 3,500+ licensed retail locations, including Gopuff and BevMo, plus DoorDash delivery from local retailers.

Reach: 40+ states through the retailer network, and 3,500+ licensed retail stores.

Bevstack integrates the shipping account of its sister retail company, BevMax in Connecticut, into the brand's Shopify store, and most orders ship from there. Both take an order on the brand's site and send it to a licensed retailer. The differences are your checkout options, how many locations ship your orders, marketplace reach, same-day delivery and price.

How do AccelPay and Bevstack compare?

Feature AccelPay Bevstack
Checkout on your site White-label checkout on the brand's own domain: native Shopify apps (Fulfillment + Payments), the AccelPay cart via script tag + CNAME on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopline and custom sites, or LiquidCommerce Integrates its sister retailer BevMax's shipping account into the brand's Shopify store
Retailer network 3,500+ licensed retail locations, including Gopuff, BevMo and independent shops Primarily its sister retailer, BevMax, in Connecticut
Marketplaces ReserveBar.com listing and ReserveBar corporate gifting catalog included; advertising on ReserveBar.com and Minibar No consumer marketplace listed
Advertising credit 50% of the first-year platform fee as advertising credit on ReserveBar.com and Minibar ($3,000 on the starting plan, $6,000 on Portfolio) None
Same-day delivery Gopuff and BevMo instant delivery (Portfolio plan); DoorDash from local retailers; metro delivery averages about $6 None; ships from BevMax in CT
Reach 40+ states "Most of the U.S. states" (no number published), shipped mainly from BevMax (CT)
Compliance Licensed retailer is merchant of record; age verification at checkout; adult signature at delivery; AccelPay remits sales tax as the marketplace facilitator Orders routed through a single retailer in CT (see TTB trade practice rules)
Customer data and analytics Brand keeps customer data; Klaviyo, Meta and Google audiences Dashboard with order status, product-level distribution, inventory by store, finance reports
Outside the US "Expand Globally" offering for brands available in Europe and the UK via heytipple.com None
Time to launch About one week from kickoff Not published
Best for Brands that want their own branded checkout plus ReserveBar and Minibar reach, same-day delivery and orders shipped from 3,500+ locations Brands happy to ship from one Connecticut retailer through their Shopify store
Price Plans start at $1,000 setup + $500/month, 12-month term; no per-order charge to the brand; discount pricing available for craft brands Not published. Shopify app is free to install; "additional monthly charges apply after onboarding"

Which one keeps checkout on my own site?

Both start on your own site, but AccelPay gives you more ways to run checkout under your brand. On Shopify, AccelPay has two native apps, AccelPay Fulfillment and AccelPay Payments. On WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopline and custom sites, the AccelPay cart loads on your domain through a script tag and a CNAME record. Bevstack integrates its shipping account into the brand's Shopify store, so orders route to BevMax for fulfillment.

Where do orders ship from?

AccelPay orders ship from a network of 3,500+ licensed retail locations, including Gopuff and BevMo stores and independent shops, with shipping retailers in California, the Northeast, Florida, Texas, Illinois and Colorado. Bevstack primarily ships from its sister retail company, BevMax, in Connecticut. Shipping from more locations shortens transit time and keeps orders moving if one store runs out of stock or a region has weather delays.

Can I also sell on ReserveBar and Minibar?

With AccelPay, yes. Every AccelPay brand gets a listing on ReserveBar.com and in the ReserveBar corporate gifting catalog from the same setup, with no second integration. Half of the first-year platform fee comes back as advertising credit on ReserveBar.com and Minibar ($3,000 on the starting plan), enough for a launch email, a month in the top spot of a category, or a holiday gift guide feature. Bevstack does not list a consumer marketplace.

Which one offers same-day delivery?

AccelPay does. Brands can offer Gopuff and BevMo instant delivery on the Portfolio plan, plus DoorDash from local retailers, and metro delivery averages about $6. Bevstack has no same-day delivery partners; orders primarily ship from BevMax in Connecticut.

Which states can each one reach?

AccelPay reaches 40+ states through its retailer network. It splits the country into shipping zones so West Coast stock does not ship east, which keeps transit near 5 days and shipping near $20 for up to a 6-bottle case. Bevstack says its network covers "most of the U.S. states", shipped mainly from BevMax in Connecticut, and does not publish a number.

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Frequently asked questions

What is AccelPay?

AccelPay, part of Vesper Commerce, is a white-label, three-tier compliant checkout for US alcohol brands. Orders placed on the brand's site are fulfilled by licensed retailers in a network of 3,500+ locations, and every brand also gets a ReserveBar.com listing.

What is Bevstack?

Bevstack is an alcohol ecommerce platform that integrates the shipping account of its sister retailer, BevMax in Connecticut, into a brand's Shopify store. Most orders ship from BevMax in CT.

What does AccelPay cost, and what is included?

Plans start at $1,000 one-time setup and $500 a month, with a 12-month term, no per-order charge to the brand, and discount pricing for craft brands. That covers the checkout on your site, placing your product with shipping retailers, a ReserveBar.com listing, sales tax calculation and remittance, and frontline customer support. Half of the first-year platform fee ($3,000 on the starting plan) comes back as advertising credit on ReserveBar.com and Minibar.

How much does Bevstack cost?

Bevstack does not publish pricing. Its Shopify app is free to install, with monthly charges after onboarding.

Is AccelPay or Bevstack cheaper?

Compare what each fee buys, not only the fee. AccelPay's cost to the brand is fixed and published, and it includes a ReserveBar.com listing, an advertising credit worth half the first-year fee and a network of 3,500+ licensed retail locations. Bevstack quotes privately, so ask for a quote at your expected volume and compare it with what is included.

Which ships from more locations, AccelPay or Bevstack?

AccelPay, with 3,500+ licensed retail locations, including Gopuff and BevMo stores and independent shops. Bevstack primarily ships from its sister retailer, BevMax, in Connecticut.

Do both AccelPay and Bevstack work with Shopify?

Yes. AccelPay has native Fulfillment and Payments apps and also supports non-Shopify sites. Bevstack integrates its shipping account into the brand's Shopify store.

Does Bevstack offer same-day delivery?

No. Bevstack has no same-day delivery partners; orders ship from BevMax in Connecticut. AccelPay offers Gopuff and BevMo instant delivery on its Portfolio plan, plus DoorDash from local retailers.

Do I need a liquor license for either platform?

No. On both, a licensed retailer sells and ships the order.

Can I switch from Bevstack to AccelPay?

Yes. AccelPay can run an interim landing page so sales continue during migration. Check your Bevstack contract for its notice period.

Does AccelPay include a ReserveBar listing?

Yes. Every AccelPay brand gets a listing on ReserveBar.com and in the ReserveBar corporate gifting catalog as part of its plan. Advertising is optional. Half of the first-year platform fee comes back as advertising credit on ReserveBar.com and Minibar ($3,000 on the starting plan), enough for a launch email, a month in the top spot of a category, or a holiday gift guide feature.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026

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