Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Make vs Paddle
Developers & Power Users · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Make | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/mo | $0/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Workflow Automation | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | EU | US, EU |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Make — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Visual scenario builder handles complex branching logic not possible in Zapier
- ✓10,000 operations/month on Free tier vs Zapier's 100 tasks
- ✓HTTP/SOAP module enables direct API calls to any endpoint without a connector
- ✓Real-time trigger execution — no polling delays unlike Zapier free tier
Paddle — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Merchant of Record — Paddle handles VAT, GST, and sales tax in 200+ countries
- ✓Subscription billing with trials, proration, and pausing built-in — no Stripe Tax add-on
- ✓Available for ZA-registered businesses — no US entity required unlike Stripe
- ✓Built-in churn recovery: failed payment retry logic with smart dunning sequences
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Make or Paddle?+
Paddle starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Make at $9/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Make and Paddle list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Paddle additionally lists PCI-DSS. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which data hosting regions do Make and Paddle support?+
Make lists hosting regions: EU. Paddle lists hosting regions: US, EU. 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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