Overview
A South African online payment gateway that lets websites and online stores accept a range of local payment methods. It integrates with common ecommerce platforms.
- Category
- Ecommerce
- Main use
- Checkout for online stores
- AI capability
- No notable AI features
- Built for
- Solo / freelancer, Small business (2–50), Mid-size (51–250)
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Who Payfast is for
South African businesses selling online that need a local payment gateway.
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Key features
- Online payment gateway
- Multiple local payment methods
- Ecommerce platform integrations
These describe the product’s core, publicly documented purpose. We haven’t yet confirmed each one hands-on, and features vary by plan — check the official site for specifics.
Use cases
- Checkout for online stores
- Payment links
- Recurring billing
Integrations
Connects via: Plugins / add-ons, Public API
Notable integrations: WooCommerce, Shopify
As publicly listed by the vendor — not yet verified by ToolTarvern. This isn’t a complete list — check Payfast’s own integrations directory for everything it connects to.
Platforms & availability
- Web browser
As publicly listed by the vendor — not yet verified by ToolTarvern.
Country availability: Not yet verified — some products restrict sign-ups, payments or features by country, so check before you commit.
Pricing & free plan
Pricing not yet verified by ToolTarvern. Software prices, currencies and plan limits change frequently and can differ by country, so we don’t publish numbers we haven’t checked.
Check current pricing on the official Payfast website. Tip: read our guide to understanding SaaS pricing pages.
Free plan: not yet verified.
Pros & cons
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Payfast alternatives
Yoco
A South African payments company offering card machines and tools for accepting payments in person and online, aimed at small businesses.
- Main use
- Accepting card payments at markets and shops
- Free plan
- Not yet verified
- Pricing
- Not yet verified
- Last reviewed
- Not yet reviewed
Shopify
A hosted ecommerce platform for building an online store and selling across channels, with an app store for extra features and…
- Main use
- Launching an online store
- Free plan
- Not yet verified
- Pricing
- Not yet verified
- Last reviewed
- Not yet reviewed
Payfast comparisons
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- Profile last updated
- Facts checked
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- Pricing checked
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- Editorial review
- Not yet completed
- Country availability
- Not yet verified
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- Hands-on testing
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