Head-to-Head Specification Audit
WorkOS vs PayFast
Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | WorkOS | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Auth & Identity | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
WorkOS — Key Specs
- ✓Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
- ✓SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
- ✓SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
- ✓Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth
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, WorkOS or PayFast?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — WorkOS or PayFast?+
WorkOS additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001. PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is WorkOS or PayFast compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. WorkOS does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — WorkOS or PayFast?+
WorkOS has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. WorkOS: 200 req/min. PayFast: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
WorkOS is evaluated for Enterprise Authentication Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. PayFast has hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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