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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Paystack vs Make
E-commerce and SaaS Businesses · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Paystack | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $9/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Payments | Workflow Automation |
| Compliance | POPIA, PCI-DSS | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | ZA, NG, GH, KE | EU |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Paystack — Key Specs
- ✓Zero monthly fee
- ✓ZAR + NGN + GHS natively
- ✓POPIA-compliant
- ✓Fastest checkout in Africa (3-tap)
- ✓Instant bank account verification
- ✓Acquired by Stripe — global reliability
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 POPIA, PCI-DSS. Make additionally supports GDPR, SOC2.
Is Paystack or Make compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Paystack supports POPIA compliance. Make does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
Paystack is evaluated for E-commerce and SaaS Businesses in South Africa with hosting regions: ZA, NG, GH, KE. Make has hosting regions: EU. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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