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Ketto vs Kiva
Ketto and Kiva are both crowdfunding platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $970 on Ketto and $1,000 on Kiva, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $970 on Ketto and $1,000 on Kiva, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Kiva is the older platform — founded in 2005, 7 years before Ketto (2012).
- Ketto is based in India, Kiva in United States.
- Ketto focuses on India, while Kiva operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Ketto if…
- You live in India.
Choose Kiva if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2005).
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Ketto
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| Type | Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter | Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter |
| Category | Crowdfunding | Crowdfunding |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 0% platform fee + ~3% gateway fees | 0% interest loans, donations optional |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (India) | Bank transfer |
| Availability | India | 70+ countries |
| Local to | India | — |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Popularity | 63 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ketto or Kiva?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $970 on Ketto and $1,000 on Kiva, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Ketto and Kiva available?
Ketto: India. Kiva: 70+ countries.