Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs PayFast
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Japan | South Africa |
| Category | CRM | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | APPI, ISO27001 | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Sansan — Key Specs
- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Sansan or PayFast?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or PayFast?+
Sansan additionally supports APPI, ISO27001. PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is Sansan or PayFast compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Sansan does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Sansan or PayFast?+
Sansan has a higher API rate limit at 100 requests per minute. Sansan: 100 req/min. PayFast: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Japan?+
Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. PayFast has hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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