Head-to-Head Specification Audit
ClearTax GST vs PayFast
Indian Enterprises & CA Firms · India
Specification Matrix
| Metric | ClearTax GST | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $125/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 120 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | India | South Africa |
| Category | GST & Tax Compliance | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | India GST, Income Tax Act, Companies Act 2013, MCA21 | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | IN-Mumbai, IN-Hyderabad | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 listed |
ClearTax GST — Key Specs
- ✓Serves 4,000+ enterprises including Fortune 500 India subsidiaries
- ✓Automated GSTR-1/3B/9 reconciliation with ITC maximisation
- ✓AI detects mismatches between purchase register and GSTN portal
- ✓Direct API integration with Indian GST Network (GSTN)
- ✓E-invoicing (IRP) generation and IRN archival built-in
PayFast — Key Specs
- ✓Only major payment gateway with POPIA-compliant ZA data residency by default
- ✓Supports EFT, credit card, Instant EFT, Mobicred, and SnapScan natively
- ✓No monthly fee — pay 2.0–3.5% per transaction only
- ✓Recurring billing API supports subscription SaaS models out of the box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, ClearTax GST or PayFast?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than ClearTax GST at $125/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — ClearTax GST or PayFast?+
ClearTax GST additionally supports India GST, Income Tax Act, Companies Act 2013, MCA21. PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is ClearTax GST or PayFast compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. ClearTax GST does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — ClearTax GST or PayFast?+
ClearTax GST has a higher API rate limit at 120 requests per minute. ClearTax GST: 120 req/min. PayFast: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for India?+
ClearTax GST is evaluated for Indian Enterprises & CA Firms in India with hosting regions: IN-Mumbai, IN-Hyderabad. PayFast has hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in India, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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