Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Dojah vs Termii
African Startups & Digital Platforms · Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Dojah | Termii |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/min | 500 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Africa | Africa |
| Category | KYC & Identity Verification | Communication APIs |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations | NDPA |
| Hosting Regions | NG-Lagos, EU-West | NG-Lagos |
| Native Integrations | 5 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Dojah — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Lowest-cost KYC API in Africa — from $0.04 per verification
- ✓Covers Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda
- ✓AML screening, document OCR, and liveness in one API
- ✓No-code verification flow builder — deploy in hours not weeks
- ✓Plug-and-play compliance for early-stage fintechs
Termii — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓SMS, OTP, and WhatsApp messaging API built for African networks
- ✓Highest delivery rates on African mobile networks vs global providers
- ✓Supports MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile, Safaricom, and other African networks
- ✓OTP delivery optimised for low-bandwidth African mobile connections
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Dojah or Termii?+
Dojah uses custom pricing. Termii starts at Free plan available. Contact Dojah directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Dojah and Termii list?+
Dojah additionally lists NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations. Termii additionally lists NDPA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Dojah or Termii list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Dojah lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Termii does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Dojah or Termii?+
Termii has a higher documented API rate limit at 500 req/min versus Dojah at 300 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Dojah and Termii support?+
Dojah lists hosting regions: NG-Lagos, EU-West. Termii lists hosting regions: NG-Lagos. For data residency requirements in Africa, 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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