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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Make vs SimplePay
Developers & Power Users · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Make | SimplePay |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/mo | $2/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | Workflow Automation | HR & Payroll |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2 | POPIA, SARS-compliant |
| Hosting Regions | EU | ZA |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 2 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
SimplePay — Key Specs
- ✓Cheapest PAYE-compliant payroll in SA
- ✓SARS eFiling automated
- ✓R2/employee/month pricing
- ✓Bulk payslip distribution
- ✓Cloud-based — no install needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Make or SimplePay?+
SimplePay starts at $2/mo, which is lower than Make at $9/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Make or SimplePay?+
Make additionally supports GDPR, SOC2. SimplePay additionally supports POPIA, SARS-compliant.
Is Make or SimplePay compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
SimplePay 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. SimplePay has hosting regions: ZA. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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