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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Paystack vs Flutterwave
Nigerian & African Businesses · Nigeria
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Paystack | Flutterwave |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Nigeria | Africa |
| Category | Payment Processing | Payment Processing |
| Compliance | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg | NG-Lagos, KE-Nairobi, GH-Accra, ZA-Cape-Town, US-East |
| Native Integrations | 5 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Paystack — Key Specs
- ✓Acquired by Stripe — the most trusted payment API in Africa
- ✓Supports Nigerian bank transfers, USSD, Visa/Mastercard, and mobile money
- ✓Instant settlement to Nigerian bank accounts
- ✓Now available in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast
Flutterwave — Key Specs
- ✓Pan-African payments — 34 African countries, 150+ currencies
- ✓Barter (consumer app) + Business API in one platform
- ✓Send app enables diaspora remittances from US/UK/EU to Africa
- ✓$3B+ in funding — largest African fintech by valuation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Paystack or Flutterwave?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — Paystack or Flutterwave?+
Both support NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Paystack or Flutterwave?+
Paystack has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. Paystack: 300 req/min. Flutterwave: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Nigeria?+
Paystack is evaluated for Nigerian & African Businesses in Nigeria with hosting regions: NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg. Flutterwave has hosting regions: NG-Lagos, KE-Nairobi, GH-Accra, ZA-Cape-Town, US-East. For data residency in Nigeria, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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