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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Zapier vs PayFast
Operations & No-Code Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Zapier | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Workflow Automation | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Zapier — Key Specs
- ✓7,000+ app integrations — highest integration count in the automation market
- ✓Multi-step Zaps allow complex branching logic without writing code
- ✓Webhooks by Zapier catches any raw HTTP POST for custom integrations
- ✓Tables and Interfaces allow lightweight data storage inside Zapier
PayFast — Key Specs
- ✓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
What is cheaper, Zapier or PayFast?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Zapier at $19.99/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Zapier or PayFast?+
Zapier additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, SOC2. PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.
Is Zapier or PayFast compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Zapier does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Zapier is evaluated for Operations & No-Code Teams in Global with hosting regions: US, EU. PayFast has hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 11 June 2026