VodaPay

VodaPay

South African Super-App

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

0 shared

1 unique to VodaPay · 2 unique to Alipay
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

1 shared

1 unique to VodaPay · 6 unique to Alipay
On payment methods

Alipay supports 7 payment methods, 5 more than VodaPay. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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3 features · 8 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
VodaPay VodaPay
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2 business days
Next business day
Founded
2021
2004
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 1)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 2)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Qr Code
✓
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
—
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 1)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

VodaPay is best when you...

South African Super-App
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Alipay
View VodaPay

Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Need Enterprise
Not available with VodaPay
Need Instant Payout
Not available with VodaPay
Want coverage in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia
VodaPay doesn't cover these regions
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between VodaPay and Alipay?
They share 1 payment method and 1 region. VodaPay adds Bank Transfer that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, Digital Wallet, JCB and 3 more that VodaPay does not list; Alipay also covers Asia, Europe and 5 more; only VodaPay offers Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, VodaPay or Alipay?
Neither publishes a rate card — both quote on engagement, so the cheaper option depends on the volume you bring to the negotiation.
Where can I use VodaPay and Alipay?
VodaPay lists 1 region and 2 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Africa. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do VodaPay and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; VodaPay settles in 2 business days, Alipay in Next business day.

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