Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Tenable One vs PayFast
Enterprise Security Operations · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Tenable One | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Tenable One — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓44,000+ customers globally — largest vulnerability management install base
- ✓Covers OT/ICS systems — critical for NIS2 essential services
- ✓AI-powered attack path analysis predicts what attackers will target next
- ✓Pre-built NIS2 and DORA compliance dashboards
- ✓Integrates with 200+ security tools
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Tenable One or PayFast?+
Tenable One uses custom pricing. PayFast starts at Free plan available. Contact Tenable One directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Tenable One and PayFast list?+
Tenable One additionally lists NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF. PayFast additionally lists POPIA, PCI-DSS. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Tenable One or PayFast 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. Tenable One 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 — Tenable One or PayFast?+
Tenable One has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus PayFast at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Tenable One and PayFast support?+
Tenable One lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. PayFast lists hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency requirements in Global, 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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