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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Neon vs Dojah
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Neon | Dojah |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $4/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 300 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Africa |
| Category | Database & Backend | KYC & Identity Verification |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | NG-Lagos, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Neon — Key Specs
- ✓Serverless Postgres with scale-to-zero — database pauses when idle, zero idle cost
- ✓Branching creates instant database copies for staging and PR preview environments
- ✓Autoscaling grows from 0.25 to 8 vCPUs in seconds based on connection load
- ✓Compatible with all PostgreSQL clients and ORMs — zero migration required
Dojah — Key Specs
- ✓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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Neon or Dojah?+
Dojah starts at $4/mo, which is lower than Neon at $19/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Neon or Dojah?+
Neon additionally supports SOC2, GDPR. Dojah additionally supports NDPR, POPIA, Kenya DPA, FATF Recommendations.
Is Neon or Dojah compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Dojah supports POPIA compliance. Neon does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Neon is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Dojah has hosting regions: NG-Lagos, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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