Best earning platforms in Indonesia
The platforms with a local or regional focus in Indonesia - marketplaces, gig apps, and payment services where people in Indonesia actually earn and get paid, beyond the global giants.
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| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
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Online marketplace | Category commission ~2-8% | Bank transfer | 2011 |
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Online marketplace | — | — | 2010 |
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Classifieds marketplace | Free listings for personal sellers, success fee on protected sales | Carousell Balance to bank, cash in person | 2012 |
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Freelance marketplace | 17% commission, sliding to ~7% high-value | Automatic weekly bank transfer | 2015 |
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Super-app platform | ~20% commission (8% cap on bike rides from Jul 2026) | Bank transfer, GoPay | 2010 |
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Super-app platform | ~16-25% commission by market | Bank transfer, GrabPay | 2012 |
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On-demand logistics platform | Commission deducted per order (varies by market) | Bank transfer | 2013 |
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Online marketplace | Category commission 1-8% + ~2% payment fee | Bank transfer | 2012 |
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Payment processor | Cards 2.9% + Rp2000, QRIS 0.7% | Bank payout after settlement | 2012 |
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Freelance marketplace | ~10-20% commission by category | Indonesian bank withdrawal | 2014 |
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Online marketplace | Category commission ~2-11% + ~2% transaction fee | Bank transfer (local) | 2015 |
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Design marketplace | 10% commission on services (20% contests) | Bank transfer (Indonesia) | 2011 |
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Online marketplace | Category commission + logistics service fee | Bank transfer (Indonesia) | 2009 |
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Payment processor | Cards ~3%, e-wallets ~2.7%, QRIS 0.7% | Bank transfer | 2015 |
An Indonesian e-commerce marketplace where sellers reach a national customer base.
blibli.com27 viewsAn Indonesian marketplace where small sellers and warungs list products online.
bukalapak.com20 viewsA Southeast Asian classifieds marketplace where anyone sells goods locally via app.
carousell.com25 viewsA Southeast Asian freelance marketplace with packaged services and escrow, strong in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
fastwork.com30 viewsIndonesia super-app for rides, deliveries, and services, with millions of driver partners. Drivers earn across ride-hailing, food delivery,…
gojek.com24 viewsSoutheast Asia leading super-app for rides, food delivery, and payments. Driver and delivery partners sign up per country and earn across se…
grab.com23 viewsAn on-demand logistics platform from Hong Kong where drivers with motorbikes, vans, and trucks deliver across Asian and Latin American citie…
lalamove.com25 viewsSoutheast Asia major marketplace (Alibaba-owned) - sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam reach t…
lazada.com24 viewsAn Indonesian payment gateway (GoTo) for accepting cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets.
midtrans.com25 viewsAn Indonesian freelance and digital-product marketplace where locals offer services and sell ready-made files.
projects.co.id19 viewsSoutheast Asia largest shopping platform (Sea Limited), with open seller sign-up across its markets and a huge affiliate program.
shopee.com21 viewsAn Indonesian marketplace for design, content, and digital marketing services. Clients run design contests or hire freelancers directly in B…
sribu.com25 viewsIndonesia iconic marketplace, now operated with TikTok Shop, where millions of Indonesian sellers run their stores.
tokopedia.com23 viewsSoutheast Asia payment infrastructure - businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and neighbors accept cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers…
xendit.co22 views