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HeroX vs Topcoder
HeroX and Topcoder are both prize competitions. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on HeroX and $1,000 on Topcoder, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on HeroX and $1,000 on Topcoder, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only HeroX offers Bank transfer. Only Topcoder offers Payoneer.
- Topcoder is the older platform — founded in 2001, 12 years before HeroX (2013).
- HeroX is based in Canada, Topcoder in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose HeroX if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
Choose Topcoder if…
- You want to withdraw via Payoneer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2001).
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HeroX
A crowdsourced innovation platform where organizations post prize challenges open to anyone, from engineering…
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| Type | Prize competitions like Kaggle | Prize competitions like Kaggle |
| Category | Development & IT | Development & IT |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Free to compete, sponsor-funded purses | Free to compete, challenge prize money |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Payoneer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Canada | Indianapolis, United States |
| Popularity | 49 views · 0 likes | 154 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, HeroX or Topcoder?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on HeroX and $1,000 on Topcoder, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are HeroX and Topcoder available?
HeroX: Worldwide. Topcoder: Worldwide.