Choosing the right integration path

There’s no one-size-fits-all way to integrate ekko. The right approach depends on how much control you require over the experience, how quickly you'd like to launch, and at which point in the payment journey you want to engage your customers.

Integration options at a glance

Integration type	Timing	Effort	Best for	Use when
Custom API integration	Any point in the journey	High	Full control, custom flows, deeper integrations	You want flexibility and can handle the logic server-side
Checkout SDK	Pre-purchase	Medium	Embedded impact experience in checkout	You want to show impact directly in your checkout flow
ImpactPay SDK (page takeover)	Post-purchase	Medium	Full-page impact journey before redirect	You want to guide customers through a dedicated post-purchase journey
ImpactPay SDK (embedded)	Post-purchase	Medium	Inline component on payment confirmation page	You want a modular component inside your confirmation page that feels native to your page
ImpactPay URL	Post-purchase	Low	A way to offer a hosted impact journey via link	You want to link customers to a hosted experience from emails, receipts, or offline channels