# Getting Started



This guide will walk you through the steps to start integrating with the Paytrie API.

## Integration Options [#integration-options]

Paytrie offers two primary integration methods:

<Cards>
  <Card title="Embedded Widget" href="/v2/embedded-widget" icon="code">
    Embed the Paytrie widget directly in your application using an iframe. Perfect for quick integrations with minimal backend code. Pre-fill user data via URL parameters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Integration" href="/v2/using-the-platform-api#step-1-create-a-paytrie-account" icon="code-2">
    Build a custom integration using our REST API. Provides full control over the user experience and allows for deep integration with your existing systems.
  </Card>
</Cards>

### Which option should I choose? [#which-option-should-i-choose]

* **Choose the Embedded Widget** if you want to:
  * Get up and running quickly with minimal development time
  * Offload KYC compliance and user management to Paytrie
  * Avoid building and maintaining payment UI
  * Pre-fill user information from your application

* **Choose API Integration** if you need:
  * Full control over the user interface and experience
  * Custom workflows and business logic
  * Direct integration with your backend systems
  * Advanced features like programmatic transaction management

<Callout type="info">
  Many partners start with the embedded widget for quick time-to-market, then gradually migrate to API integration as their needs grow.
</Callout>