Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Shopify vs Yoco
E-Commerce Developers · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Shopify | Yoco |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 2 req/min | 80 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Category | E-Commerce Platform | Payments Platform |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU, AU | AF-South |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 4 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
Yoco — Key Specs
- ✓Dominant SMB card payment solution in SA — 150,000+ businesses
- ✓No monthly fee — pay per transaction only
- ✓Mobile POS device available nationwide
- ✓Business capital lending based on transaction history
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Shopify or Yoco?+
Yoco starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Shopify at $29/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Shopify or Yoco?+
Both support PCI-DSS. Shopify additionally supports GDPR, CCPA. Yoco additionally supports POPIA.
Is Shopify or Yoco compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Yoco supports POPIA compliance. Shopify does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Shopify or Yoco?+
Yoco has a higher API rate limit at 80 requests per minute. Shopify: 2 req/min. Yoco: 80 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. Yoco has hosting regions: AF-South. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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