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Grab vs Maxim
Grab and Maxim are both ride platforms. Fees — Grab: ~16-25% commission by market. Maxim: Per-order commission varies by region.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Grab: ~16-25% commission by market. Maxim: Per-order commission varies by region.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Grab offers GrabPay. Only Maxim offers Cash direct.
- Maxim is the older platform — founded in 2003, 9 years before Grab (2012).
- Grab is based in Singapore, Maxim in Russia.
- Grab focuses on Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, while Maxim operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Grab if…
- You want to withdraw via GrabPay.
- You live in Singapore, Malaysia or Indonesia.
Choose Maxim if…
- You want to withdraw via Cash direct.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2003).
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Grab
Southeast Asia leading super-app for rides, food delivery, and payments. Driver and delivery partners sign up…
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Maxim
A ride-hailing and services aggregator operating across Asia, Africa, and Latin America where drivers earn.
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| Type | Ride platforms like Uber | Ride platforms like Uber |
| Category | Transportation & Delivery | Transportation & Delivery |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | No | No |
| Fees | ~16-25% commission by market | Per-order commission varies by region |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, GrabPay | Cash direct, balance withdrawal to bank or card |
| Availability | Southeast Asia | Russia + ~18 countries |
| Local to | Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam | — |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Russia |
| Stock ticker | NASDAQ: GRAB | — |
| Popularity | 51 views · 0 likes | 49 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Grab or Maxim?
Grab: ~16-25% commission by market. Maxim: Per-order commission varies by region.
Where are Grab and Maxim available?
Grab: Southeast Asia. Maxim: Russia + ~18 countries.