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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
PayFast vs Make
E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | PayFast | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $9/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Payment Processing API | Workflow Automation |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg | EU |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
PayFast — Key Specs
- ✓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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, PayFast or Make?+
PayFast starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Make at $9/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — PayFast or Make?+
PayFast additionally supports POPIA, PCI-DSS. Make additionally supports GDPR, SOC2.
Is PayFast or Make compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
PayFast supports POPIA compliance. Make does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
PayFast is evaluated for E-Commerce & SaaS Businesses in South Africa with hosting regions: ZA-Cape-Town, ZA-Johannesburg. Make has hosting regions: EU. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 11 June 2026
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