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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Paystack vs Make
Nigerian & African Businesses · Nigeria
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Paystack | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $9/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 300 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Nigeria | Global |
| Category | Payment Processing | Workflow Automation |
| Compliance | NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg | EU |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Paystack — Key Specs
- ✓Acquired by Stripe — the most trusted payment API in Africa
- ✓Supports Nigerian bank transfers, USSD, Visa/Mastercard, and mobile money
- ✓Instant settlement to Nigerian bank accounts
- ✓Now available in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Ivory Coast
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, Paystack or Make?+
Paystack starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Make at $9/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Paystack or Make?+
Paystack additionally supports NDPA, CBN Licensed, PCI-DSS. Make additionally supports GDPR, SOC2.
Which tool is better suited for Nigeria?+
Paystack is evaluated for Nigerian & African Businesses in Nigeria with hosting regions: NG-Lagos, GH-Accra, ZA-Johannesburg. Make has hosting regions: EU. For data residency in Nigeria, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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