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Andela vs Ureed
Andela and Ureed are both freelance sites. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $800 on Ureed, 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 Ureed, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Andela offers multi-currency. Only Ureed offers PayPal.
- Andela screens providers before they can join, while Ureed is open to anyone.
- Andela is the older platform — founded in 2014, 3 years before Ureed (2017).
- Andela is based in United States, Ureed in United Arab Emirates.
- Ureed focuses on the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, 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.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
Choose Ureed if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
- You live in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or Egypt.
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| Type | Freelance sites like Upwork | Freelance sites like Upwork |
| Category | General Marketplace | General Marketplace |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No fee to join, negotiated pay | 20% commission on all project payments |
| Payout speed | Monthly on the 5th, or the 10th for client-specific hires, paid the preceding Friday if on a weekend | Funds released after employer accepts delivery, hourly work paid weekly, withdrawal arrival unconfirmed |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer via Andela Pay, multi-currency | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Middle East and North Africa |
| Local to | — | United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Popularity | 135 views · 0 likes | 93 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Andela or Ureed?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Andela and $800 on Ureed, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Andela and Ureed pay out?
Andela: Monthly on the 5th, or the 10th for client-specific hires, paid the preceding Friday if on a weekend. Ureed: Funds released after employer accepts delivery, hourly work paid weekly, withdrawal arrival unconfirmed.
Where are Andela and Ureed available?
Andela: Worldwide. Ureed: Middle East and North Africa.
Which is easier to join, Andela or Ureed?
Ureed — anyone can sign up, while Andela screens providers before accepting them.