Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Dojah vs Youverify
African Startups & Digital Platforms · Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Dojah | Youverify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Africa | Nigeria |
| Category | KYC & Identity Verification | KYC & Identity Verification |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations | NDPR, CBN AML/CFT Regulations, FATF Recommendations, GIABA |
| 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
Youverify — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓CBN-compliant KYC and AML screening for Nigerian financial services
- ✓Global sanctions screening — OFAC, UN, EU, HMT lists
- ✓Business verification (CAC) and director KYC in one API
- ✓Automated Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) for NFIU filing
- ✓Serves 100+ financial institutions in Nigeria
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Dojah or Youverify?+
Both Dojah and Youverify use custom pricing — contact each vendor directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Dojah and Youverify list?+
Both list NDPR, FATF Recommendations in their vendor documentation. Dojah additionally lists POPIA, Kenya DPA. Youverify additionally lists CBN AML/CFT Regulations, GIABA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Dojah or Youverify 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. Youverify 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 Youverify?+
Dojah has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Youverify at 120 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Dojah and Youverify support?+
Dojah lists hosting regions: NG-Lagos, EU-West. Youverify 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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