Paystack
8.2#2 in payment gatewaysFrom 1 NGN a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPaystack vs Zoho Checkout
Zoho Checkout
6.6#16 in hosted checkout softwareFrom $9 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Paystack | Zoho Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria | Chennai, India |
| Integrations | Paystack advertises more than 50 integrations spanning ecommerce, accounting, invoicing and CRM platforms. | Listed integrations include Zoho Books, Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Flow, Zoho Sign, Slack, MailChimp, and Zapier. |
| Recurring billing | The product suite includes recurring payments and subscription billing with subscription-management links. | Recurring payment pages can use weekly, monthly, or yearly billing cycles and can start billing on a future date. |
| Security | Paystack states it is PCI DSS Level 1 certified and ISO 27001:2022 certified. | Zoho says Checkout payment pages use SSL encryption and are PCI compliant. |
Paystack plans
- Paystack transaction pricing (Nigeria)Free
- AccountFree
- Dedicated virtual accounts1 NGN a month
- Nigeria local transactions1.51 NGN a month
- Nigeria international transactions3.91 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers up to NGN 5,00010 NGN a month
Zoho Checkout plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$9 a month
- Professional$29 a month
Pick Paystack if…
Paystack suits startups, entrepreneurs, and larger businesses operating in or serving Africa that need to accept customer payments. Its API and SDK offerings also suit businesses integrating payment collection into apps or websites.
Pick Zoho Checkout if…
Checkout suits organizations that need hosted pages for one-time or recurring payments, including nonprofits and training institutes. Its customizable pages can also work for listed retail, e-commerce, and health club audiences.