Head-to-Head Specification Audit
PayFast vs Doximity
E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses · South Africa
Healthcare Software
Doximity
Physician Professional Network & Telemedicine · United States
Visit Doximity →Specification Matrix
| Metric | PayFast | Doximity |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 120 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | United States |
| Category | Payment Processing API | Healthcare Software |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS | HIPAA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg | US-East, US-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
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
Doximity — Key Specs
- ✓Largest physician network in US (80%+ of US physicians)
- ✓HIPAA-compliant telemedicine and secure messaging free for physicians
- ✓AI Drafts feature — generates patient messages from bullet points
- ✓Epic/Cerner integration for scheduling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, PayFast or Doximity?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — PayFast or Doximity?+
PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS. Doximity additionally supports HIPAA, SOC2.
Is PayFast or Doximity compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Doximity does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — PayFast or Doximity?+
Doximity has a higher API rate limit at 120 requests per minute. PayFast: 60 req/min. Doximity: 120 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
PayFast is evaluated for E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses in South Africa with hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. Doximity has hosting regions: US-East, US-West. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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