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Head-to-Head Specification Audit

Make vs Paystack

Developers & Power Users · Global

Workflow Automation

Make

Developers & Power Users · Global

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Payments

Paystack

E-commerce and SaaS Businesses · South Africa

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Specification Matrix

MetricMakePaystack
Starting Price$9/moCustomBetter
API Rate LimitN/A200 req/min
Target CountryGlobalSouth Africa
CategoryWorkflow AutomationPayments
ComplianceGDPR, SOC2POPIA, PCI-DSS
Hosting RegionsEUZA, NG, GH, KE
Native Integrations7 listedBetter5 listed

Make — Key Specs

  • 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

Paystack — Key Specs

  • Zero monthly fee
  • ZAR + NGN + GHS natively
  • POPIA-compliant
  • Fastest checkout in Africa (3-tap)
  • Instant bank account verification
  • Acquired by Stripe — global reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Make or Paystack?+

Paystack starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Make at $9/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Make or Paystack?+

Make additionally supports GDPR, SOC2. Paystack additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS.

Is Make or Paystack compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+

Paystack supports POPIA compliance. Make does not list POPIA as a supported framework.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

Make is evaluated for Developers & Power Users in Global with hosting regions: EU. Paystack has hosting regions: ZA, NG, GH, KE. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 25 June 2026

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