Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Make vs Deel
Developers & Power Users · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Make | Deel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/moBetter | $49/mo |
| API Rate Limit | Not confirmed | 150 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Workflow Automation | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | EU | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| 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
Deel — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Hire and pay contractors/employees in 150+ countries legally
- ✓South Africa EOR (Employer of Record) service available
- ✓Built-in contract templates per jurisdiction
- ✓Automated tax withholding and year-end compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Make or Deel?+
Make starts at $9/mo, which is lower than Deel at $49/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Make and Deel list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Deel additionally lists CCPA, POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Make or Deel list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Deel lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Make does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Make or Deel?+
Available information does not support a direct comparison of API rate limits for these tools. Check each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Make and Deel support?+
Make lists hosting regions: EU. Deel lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. 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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