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Karrot 3.3Bronze 20 pts
A Korean hyperlocal secondhand marketplace (Danggn) for neighborhood selling.
- How you get paidCash in person / Karrot Pay
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2015 11 yrs
Based in
- Seoul, South Korea
- Web rank
- #17,058 worldwide
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Karrot is a classifieds marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Free listings - no selling fee or commission, earnings are typically paid out on the day the buyer confirms the purchase, or up to 72 hours for some transactions and you can withdraw via Cash in person / Karrot Pay. Founded in 2015, Karrot is based in Seoul, South Korea. It is available in South Korea, select cities in US/Canada/UK/Japan.
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- Payout speed added: On the day the buyer confirms the purchase, or up to 72 hours for some transactions source ↗
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Strong on fees. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.5
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Karrot Founded 2015
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Karrot South Korea, select cities in US/Canada/UK/Japan
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Karrot On the day the buyer confirms the purchase, or up to 72 hours for some transactions
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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Karrot #17,058 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
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Karrot Founded 2015
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How Karrot compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Karrot takes no commission from what you earn — 41 of the 75 marketplaces we track are free to earn on.
- Launched in 2015, Karrot is newer than most marketplaces — 67 of the 75 we track were founded earlier.
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Is Karrot legit?
What we could verify about the company
Karrot is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2015 (11 years)
- Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea
- Its domain daangn.com was registered in 2015 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #17,058)
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Karrot in public records
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- Website rank
- #17,058 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (daangn.com)
- Domain registered
- Oct 2015daangn.com, 11 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Karrot timeline
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Karrot
How much does Karrot charge?
Karrot fees: Free listings - no selling fee or commission. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Karrot?
Karrot pays out via Cash in person / Karrot Pay. Timing: On the day the buyer confirms the purchase, or up to 72 hours for some transactions.
Which countries is Karrot available in?
South Korea, select cities in US/Canada/UK/Japan. Its main focus is South Korea.
Is Karrot legit?
Yes, Karrot is a real, operating platform: operating since 2015 (11 years), headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and its domain daangn.com was registered in 2015 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Karrot alternatives?
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