Head-to-Head Specification Audit
PayFast vs LogicManager
E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | PayFast | LogicManager |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $1250/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Payment Processing API | Operational Resilience & DORA |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS | DORA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM, GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg | US-East, EU-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
LogicManager — Key Specs
- ✓Unlimited users on all plans — no per-seat pricing surprise
- ✓DORA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM pre-built frameworks
- ✓Business impact analysis (BIA) for DORA Article 11
- ✓Vendor risk management for ICT third-party requirements
- ✓Named Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, PayFast or LogicManager?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than LogicManager at $1250/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — PayFast or LogicManager?+
PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS. LogicManager additionally supports DORA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM, GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001.
Is PayFast or LogicManager compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. LogicManager does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — PayFast or LogicManager?+
PayFast has a higher API rate limit at 60 requests per minute. PayFast: 60 req/min. LogicManager: 60 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. LogicManager has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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