Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Flutterwave vs Paystack
Pan-African Payment Gateway · Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Flutterwave | Paystack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moTie | $0/moTie |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Africa | Nigeria |
| Category | Payments Platform | Payment Processing |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NDPA, PCI-DSS | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | AF-West, AF-East, AF-South | NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Flutterwave — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Largest pan-African payment gateway — 35+ African markets
- ✓SWIFT, SEPA, local mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel), cards
- ✓PCI DSS Level 1 certified
- ✓Storefront, invoicing, and recurring billing included
Paystack — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Acquired by Stripe — a widely-used payment API serving African markets
- ✓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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Flutterwave or Paystack?+
Both tools start at Free plan available on their entry plans.
Which compliance frameworks do Flutterwave and Paystack list?+
Both list NDPA, PCI-DSS in their vendor documentation. Paystack additionally lists CBN Licensed. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Flutterwave or Paystack?+
Paystack has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Flutterwave at 200 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Flutterwave and Paystack support?+
Flutterwave lists hosting regions: AF-West, AF-East, AF-South. Paystack lists hosting regions: NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency requirements in Africa, 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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