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Holm Security vs PayFast
Critical Infrastructure & Mid-Market IT · European Union
NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance
Holm Security
Critical Infrastructure & Mid-Market IT · European Union
Visit Holm Security →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Holm Security | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/minTie | 60 req/minTie |
| Target Country | European Union | South Africa |
| Category | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls, DORA | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU-North, EU-West | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Holm Security — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓First vulnerability management platform with NIS2 compliance module
- ✓Combined network + web app + API scanning in one platform
- ✓Automated NIS2 Article 21 risk assessment reports
- ✓Continuous monitoring with 24-hour incident detection SLA
- ✓Swedish-headquartered — native EU data residency
PayFast — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Which is lower-priced, Holm Security or PayFast?+
Holm Security uses custom pricing. PayFast starts at Free plan available. Contact Holm Security directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Holm Security and PayFast list?+
Holm Security additionally lists NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls, DORA. PayFast additionally lists POPIA, PCI-DSS. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Holm Security or PayFast list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
PayFast 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. Holm Security 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 — Holm Security or PayFast?+
Both Holm Security and PayFast have the same documented API rate limit of 60 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Holm Security and PayFast support?+
Holm Security lists hosting regions: EU-North, EU-West. PayFast lists hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency requirements in European Union, 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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