Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Flutterwave vs Xendit
Pan-African Payment Gateway · Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Flutterwave | Xendit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moTie | $0/moTie |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minTie | 200 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Africa | Southeast Asia |
| Category | Payments Platform | Payment Processing |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NDPA, PCI-DSS | Bank Indonesia Regulated, PDP Law |
| Hosting Regions | AF-West, AF-East, AF-South | ID-Jakarta, PH-Manila |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Flutterwave — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Largest pan-African payment gateway — 35+ African markets
- ✓SWIFT, SEPA, local mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel), cards
- ✓PCI DSS Level 1 certified
- ✓Storefront, invoicing, and recurring billing included
Xendit — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Leading payment gateway in Indonesia — $150M+ in funding
- ✓Accepts bank transfers, e-wallets (GoPay, OVO, Dana), cards, and QRIS
- ✓Virtual account payments — the primary B2B payment method in Indonesia
- ✓Expanding to Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Flutterwave or Xendit?+
Both tools start at Free plan available on their entry plans.
Which compliance frameworks do Flutterwave and Xendit list?+
Flutterwave additionally lists NDPA, PCI-DSS. Xendit additionally lists Bank Indonesia Regulated, PDP Law. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Flutterwave or Xendit?+
Both Flutterwave and Xendit have the same documented API rate limit of 200 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Flutterwave and Xendit support?+
Flutterwave lists hosting regions: AF-West, AF-East, AF-South. Xendit lists hosting regions: ID-Jakarta, PH-Manila. 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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