Head-to-Head Specification Audit
PayFast vs Tenable One
E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | PayFast | Tenable One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Payment Processing API | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| 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
Tenable One — Key Specs
- ✓44,000+ customers globally — largest vulnerability management install base
- ✓Covers OT/ICS systems — critical for NIS2 essential services
- ✓AI-powered attack path analysis predicts what attackers will target next
- ✓Pre-built NIS2 and DORA compliance dashboards
- ✓Integrates with 200+ security tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, PayFast or Tenable One?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Tenable One at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — PayFast or Tenable One?+
PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS. Tenable One additionally supports NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF.
Is PayFast or Tenable One compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Tenable One does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — PayFast or Tenable One?+
Tenable One has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. PayFast: 60 req/min. Tenable One: 300 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. Tenable One has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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