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PayFast vs Workiva
E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses · South Africa
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Workiva
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
Visit Workiva →Specification Matrix
| Metric | PayFast | Workiva |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $2500/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 120 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | European Union |
| Category | Payment Processing API | ESG & Sustainability Reporting |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 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
Workiva — Key Specs
- ✓Only platform connecting ESG data directly to financial reporting
- ✓SOC1/SOC2 Type II auditor-ready export formats
- ✓Pre-built ESRS (CSRD) and GRI taxonomy templates
- ✓Real-time collaboration with version control for audit defence
- ✓Trusted by 6,000+ enterprises including 75% of Fortune 500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, PayFast or Workiva?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Workiva at $2500/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — PayFast or Workiva?+
PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS. Workiva additionally supports CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB.
Is PayFast or Workiva compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Workiva does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — PayFast or Workiva?+
Workiva has a higher API rate limit at 120 requests per minute. PayFast: 60 req/min. Workiva: 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. Workiva 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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