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Kaggle vs Zindi
Kaggle and Zindi are both prize competitions. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Kaggle and $1,000 on Zindi, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Kaggle and $1,000 on Zindi, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Zindi offers Mobile money.
- Kaggle is the older platform — founded in 2010, 8 years before Zindi (2018).
- Kaggle is based in United States, Zindi in South Africa.
- Zindi focuses on South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, while Kaggle operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Kaggle if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2010).
Choose Zindi if…
- You want to withdraw via Mobile money.
- You live in South Africa, Nigeria or Kenya.
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Kaggle
The home of data science competitions, owned by Google - prize pools regularly reach tens of thousands of doll…
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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 enter, host-funded prizes $10k-$1M+ | Free to enter, host-funded cash prizes |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Mobile money |
| Availability | Worldwide | Africa-focused, open worldwide |
| Local to | — | South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt |
| Founded | 2010 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, US (Google) | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Popularity | 45 views · 0 likes | 62 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Kaggle or Zindi?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Kaggle and $1,000 on Zindi, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Kaggle and Zindi available?
Kaggle: Worldwide. Zindi: Africa-focused, open worldwide.