Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Make vs PayFast
Developers & Power Users · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Make | PayFast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/mo | $0/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | Not confirmed | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Workflow Automation | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | POPIA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg |
| 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
PayFast — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Only major payment gateway with POPIA-compliant ZA data residency by default
- ✓Supports EFT, credit card, Instant EFT, Mobicred, and SnapScan natively
- ✓No monthly fee — pay 2.0–3.5% per transaction only
- ✓Recurring billing API supports subscription SaaS models out of the box
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Make or PayFast?+
PayFast 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 PayFast list?+
Make additionally lists GDPR, SOC2. PayFast additionally lists POPIA, PCI-DSS. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Make or PayFast list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
PayFast 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 PayFast?+
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 PayFast support?+
Make lists hosting regions: EU. PayFast lists hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. 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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