Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sweep vs PayFast
Mid-Market Sustainability Teams · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sweep | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/minTie | 60 req/minTie |
| Target Country | European Union | South Africa |
| Category | ESG & Sustainability Reporting | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP, ISO 14064 | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Sweep — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Verdantix Green Quadrant Leader 2026 — highest ranked ESG platform
- ✓Automated Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions calculation across supply chain
- ✓Pre-mapped to ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP frameworks
- ✓Supplier engagement module for Scope 3 data collection
- ✓Carbon reduction pathway modelling built-in
PayFast — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Which is lower-priced, Sweep or PayFast?+
Sweep uses custom pricing. PayFast starts at Free plan available. Contact Sweep directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sweep and PayFast list?+
Sweep additionally lists CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP, ISO 14064. PayFast additionally lists POPIA, PCI-DSS. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Sweep or PayFast list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
PayFast lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Sweep does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Sweep or PayFast?+
Both Sweep and PayFast have the same documented API rate limit of 60 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Sweep and PayFast support?+
Sweep lists hosting regions: EU-West, US-East. PayFast lists hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency requirements in European Union, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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