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Andela vs Comet
Andela and Comet are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $950 on Comet, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $950 on Comet, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Andela offers multi-currency.
- Andela is the older platform — founded in 2014, 2 years before Comet (2016).
- Andela is based in United States, Comet in France.
- Comet focuses on France, while Andela operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Andela if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via multi-currency.
Choose Comet if…
- You live in France.
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Andela
A global network that vets and places software engineers (with deep African roots) into remote roles at compan…
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Comet
A French platform matching freelance tech and data experts with company missions, with fast vetting.
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | General Marketplace |
| Vetted | Yes | Yes |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No fee to join, negotiated pay | 5% service fee on daily rate |
| Payout speed | Monthly on the 5th, or the 10th for client-specific hires, paid the preceding Friday if on a weekend | Monthly after client or factoring payment, stated aim is before the 15th of the following month |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer via Andela Pay, multi-currency | Monthly bank payment on invoice |
| Availability | Worldwide | France |
| Local to | — | France |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Paris, France |
| Popularity | 135 views · 0 likes | 112 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Andela or Comet?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $950 on Comet, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Andela and Comet pay out?
Andela: Monthly on the 5th, or the 10th for client-specific hires, paid the preceding Friday if on a weekend. Comet: Monthly after client or factoring payment, stated aim is before the 15th of the following month.
Where are Andela and Comet available?
Andela: Worldwide. Comet: France.