Head-to-Head Specification Audit
PayFast vs LogicManager
E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | PayFast | LogicManager |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/minTie | 60 req/minTie |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Payment Processing API | Operational Resilience & DORA |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | POPIA, PCI-DSS | DORA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM, GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
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
LogicManager — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Unlimited users on all plans — no per-seat pricing surprise
- ✓DORA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM pre-built frameworks
- ✓Business impact analysis (BIA) for DORA Article 11
- ✓Vendor risk management for ICT third-party requirements
- ✓Named Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, PayFast or LogicManager?+
LogicManager uses custom pricing. PayFast starts at Free plan available. Contact LogicManager directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do PayFast and LogicManager list?+
PayFast additionally lists POPIA, PCI-DSS. LogicManager additionally lists DORA, ISO 31000, COSO ERM, GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does PayFast or LogicManager 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. LogicManager 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 — PayFast or LogicManager?+
Both PayFast and LogicManager 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 PayFast and LogicManager support?+
PayFast lists hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. LogicManager lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency requirements in South 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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