Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Paystack vs Okta
Nigerian & African Businesses · Nigeria
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Paystack | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $2/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Nigeria | Global |
| Category | Payment Processing | Authentication & Identity |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
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
Okta — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Paystack or Okta?+
Paystack starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Okta at $2/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Paystack and Okta list?+
Paystack additionally lists NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS. Okta additionally lists GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Paystack or Okta?+
Paystack has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Okta at 200 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Paystack and Okta support?+
Paystack lists hosting regions: NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg. Okta lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in Nigeria, 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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