Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Adyen vs Paystack
Enterprise Payment Processing · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Adyen | Paystack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moTie | $0/moTie |
| API Rate Limit | 500 req/minBetter | 300 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Nigeria |
| Category | Payments Platform | Payment Processing |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, PSD2, ISO27001 | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast, EU-Central | NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Adyen — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Single acquiring platform for 200+ payment methods globally
- ✓Issuing: virtual/physical cards for expense management
- ✓PSD2 SCA built-in with AI-powered SCA exemption engine
- ✓EU data residency, GDPR DPA, PCI DSS Level 1
Paystack — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Acquired by Stripe — a widely-used payment API serving African markets
- ✓Supports Nigerian bank transfers, USSD, Visa/Mastercard, and mobile money
- ✓Instant settlement to Nigerian bank accounts
- ✓Now available in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Adyen or Paystack?+
Both tools start at Free plan available on their entry plans.
Which compliance frameworks do Adyen and Paystack list?+
Both list PCI-DSS in their vendor documentation. Adyen additionally lists SOC2, GDPR, PSD2, ISO27001. Paystack additionally lists NDPA, CBN Licensed. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Adyen or Paystack?+
Adyen has a higher documented API rate limit at 500 req/min versus Paystack at 300 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Adyen and Paystack support?+
Adyen lists hosting regions: EU-West, US-East, AP-Southeast, EU-Central. Paystack lists hosting regions: NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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