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Flutterwave vs Zapier
Pan-African Payment Gateway · Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Flutterwave | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $19.99/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Africa | Global |
| Category | Payments Platform | Workflow Automation |
| Compliance | PCI-DSS, NDPA, POPIA, Kenya-DPA | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | AF-West, AF-East, AF-South | US, EU |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Flutterwave — Key Specs
- ✓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
Zapier — Key Specs
- ✓7,000+ app integrations — highest integration count in the automation market
- ✓Multi-step Zaps allow complex branching logic without writing code
- ✓Webhooks by Zapier catches any raw HTTP POST for custom integrations
- ✓Tables and Interfaces allow lightweight data storage inside Zapier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Flutterwave or Zapier?+
Flutterwave starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Zapier at $19.99/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Flutterwave or Zapier?+
Flutterwave additionally supports PCI-DSS, NDPA, POPIA, Kenya-DPA. Zapier additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, SOC2.
Is Flutterwave or Zapier compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Flutterwave supports POPIA compliance. Zapier does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which tool is better suited for Africa?+
Flutterwave is evaluated for Pan-African Payment Gateway in Africa with hosting regions: AF-West, AF-East, AF-South. Zapier has hosting regions: US, EU. For data residency in Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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