Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Okta vs PayFast
Enterprise IT & Security Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Okta | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $2/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Authentication & Identity | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Okta — Key Specs
- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
PayFast — Key Specs
- ✓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
What is cheaper, Okta or PayFast?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Okta at $2/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Okta or PayFast?+
Okta additionally supports GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA. PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is Okta or PayFast compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Okta does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Okta or PayFast?+
Okta has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Okta: 200 req/min. PayFast: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Okta is evaluated for Enterprise IT & Security Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. PayFast has hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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