Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Shopify vs OneTrust
E-Commerce Developers · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Shopify | OneTrust |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/moBetter | $180/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 2 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Category | E-Commerce Platform | Privacy & Compliance |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS | POPIA, GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU, AU | US, EU, ZA |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Shopify — Key Specs
- ✓Storefront API supports headless commerce with any frontend framework
- ✓Checkout extensibility via UI Extensions — no more checkout.liquid hacks
- ✓Built-in ZAR currency support and PayFast/Peach Payments gateway integration
- ✓Webhooks for 50+ event types with automatic retry on delivery failure
OneTrust — Key Specs
- ✓POPIA + GDPR + CCPA in one platform
- ✓Consent management built-in
- ✓Data mapping for POPIA Article 22
- ✓Used by 14,000+ companies globally
- ✓Automated DSAR (data subject request) handling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Shopify or OneTrust?+
Shopify starts at $29/mo, which is lower than OneTrust at $180/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Shopify or OneTrust?+
Both support GDPR, CCPA. Shopify additionally supports PCI-DSS. OneTrust additionally supports POPIA, LGPD, ISO27001.
Is Shopify or OneTrust compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
OneTrust supports POPIA compliance. Shopify does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Shopify or OneTrust?+
OneTrust has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. Shopify: 2 req/min. OneTrust: 300 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
Shopify is evaluated for E-Commerce Developers in South Africa with hosting regions: US, EU, AU. OneTrust has hosting regions: US, EU, ZA. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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