Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Tenable One vs PayFast
Enterprise Security Operations · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Tenable One | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4167/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
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
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, Tenable One or PayFast?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Tenable One at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Tenable One or PayFast?+
Tenable One additionally supports NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF. PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is Tenable One or PayFast 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 — Tenable One or PayFast?+
Tenable One has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. Tenable One: 300 req/min. PayFast: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Tenable One is evaluated for Enterprise Security Operations in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. PayFast has hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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