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Kakao T vs Uber
Kakao T and Uber are both ride platforms. Fees — Kakao T: Basic hailing free, membership plans 2.8-4.8%. Uber: Service fee varies by trip.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Kakao T: Basic hailing free, membership plans 2.8-4.8%. Uber: Service fee varies by trip.
- Only Kakao T offers Metered fares direct and app payments settled. Only Uber offers Bank transfer and Instant Pay debit card.
- Uber is the older platform — founded in 2009, 6 years before Kakao T (2015).
- Kakao T is based in South Korea, Uber in United States.
- Kakao T focuses on South Korea, while Uber operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Kakao T if…
- You want to withdraw via Metered fares direct and app payments settled.
- You live in South Korea.
Choose Uber if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer and Instant Pay debit card.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2009).
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Kakao T
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| Type | Ride platforms like Uber | Ride platforms like Uber |
| Category | Transportation & Delivery | Transportation & Delivery |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | Basic hailing free, membership plans 2.8-4.8% | Service fee varies by trip |
| Minimum payout | — | $1 of available earnings for Instant Pay |
| Payout speed | — | Weekly, or up to 6x daily with Instant Pay ($1.75 per cash out, free in New York City) |
| Withdraw via | Metered fares direct, app payments settled | Bank transfer, Instant Pay debit card |
| Availability | South Korea | 70+ countries |
| Local to | South Korea | — |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | South Korea | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: UBER |
| iOS app | — | App ↗ |
| Android app | — | App ↗ |
| Popularity | 44 views · 0 likes | 53 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Kakao T or Uber?
Kakao T: Basic hailing free, membership plans 2.8-4.8%. Uber: Service fee varies by trip.
Where are Kakao T and Uber available?
Kakao T: South Korea. Uber: 70+ countries.