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Andela vs Kolabtree
Andela and Kolabtree are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $800 on Kolabtree, 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 $800 on Kolabtree, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Andela offers multi-currency. Only Kolabtree offers PayPal.
- Andela is based in United States, Kolabtree in United Kingdom.
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 Kolabtree if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
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Andela
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | Vetted Talent |
| Vetted | Yes | Yes |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No fee to join, negotiated pay | 20% commission deducted from project fee |
| Payout speed | Monthly on the 5th, or the 10th for client-specific hires, paid the preceding Friday if on a weekend | Within 45 days of the invoice issued after work is accepted, by bank transfer or payment gateway |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer via Andela Pay, multi-currency | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Popularity | 135 views · 0 likes | 139 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Andela or Kolabtree?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $800 on Kolabtree, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Andela and Kolabtree pay out?
Andela: Monthly on the 5th, or the 10th for client-specific hires, paid the preceding Friday if on a weekend. Kolabtree: Within 45 days of the invoice issued after work is accepted, by bank transfer or payment gateway.
Where are Andela and Kolabtree available?
Andela: Worldwide. Kolabtree: Worldwide.