Overview
Karma
Rakuten
About
Karma is a smart shopping rewards platform where members can earn cashback, get notifications for products (incl. price drops and restocks), find coupons automatically, and more. Founded in 2014, the platform claims to have saved its member over $200M. Learn more.
About
Rakuten (previously Ebates) is a mobile rewards platform where members can earn cashback on online and in-store purchases, save money with coupons, and find deals. Founded in 1998, Rakuten has partnered with over 3,500 stores and is one of the most well-known cashback platforms on the web. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Helps You
Make Money Save MoneyHelps You
Make Money Save MoneyBest For
Karma is for those who often shop online that are looking for ways to save money, optimize their shopping, and get cashback on their purchases.
Best For
Rakuten is for anyone looking to save some extra money on their shopping trips. It's not going to eliminate your bills completely, but it can get you a little bit of money back or find you a nice coupon code for some extra savings.
Age Requirement
18 years oldAge Requirement
18 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Karma and Rakuten:
Canada, France, Germany, Japan, SpainUnique to Karma:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Rakuten:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Karma and Rakuten:
Deutsch, English, Español, FrançaisUnique to Karma:
Italiano, Português, Русский, हिंदीUnique to Rakuten:
日本語Supported Devices
Shared by Karma and Rakuten:
Android Phone, Android Tablet, Computer Browser, iPad, iPhoneUnique to Karma:
Mac ComputerUnique to Rakuten:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Karma vs the ones on Rakuten.
Shared By Karma And Rakuten:
Cashback Online Shopping Savings Promo Code SavingsUnique To Karma:
Price Drop Savings Sweepstakes Online Sweepstakes Monthly Sweepstakes Weekly SweepstakesUnique To Rakuten:
In-Store Savings Refer-a-Friend Travel Booking SavingsSummary
Karma has 9 total opportunities while Rakuten has 6
Karma has 3 more opportunities than Rakuten
Earner/Saver Comparison: Karma vs Rakuten
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Karma or Rakuten? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Karma
Rakuten
About
Karma Shop members can sign up for free and earn cashback by shopping online via the platform. There are also other features that help members save money and shop smarter, like price drop alerts. After accumulating $30, Karma Cash can be redeemed for actual cash via PayPal.
About
Rakuten members can earn cashback shopping online and in-store, save money with coupons, and earn money by referring new members. After accumulating at least $5.01, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal or check.
Type of Income
Semi-PassiveType of Income
Active Semi-PassiveCommissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
$30Minimum Payout
$5.01Payout Options
Shared by Karma and Rakuten:
PayPalUnique to Karma:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Charity Donations CheckPayout Speed
90-100 daysPayout Speed
45-137 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 1 reviews from Karma Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 3 reviews from Rakuten Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- Lets users shop smarter with price/restock alerts and deal-finder features while earning rewards.
- Has a $5 sign-up bonus.
- Available worldwide.
Pros
- Has a wide range of cashback offers across thousands of stores.
- Has a generous referral program.
- Offers a welcome bonus worth $10-$30 if you meet the terms.
Cons
- Has a high minimum payout of $30.
- Need to wait a long time to receive your cashback and payout.
- You can only earn through shopping online.
Cons
- Has a quarterly payment schedule which is quite slow.
- Only two payout options (Check and PayPal).
- Sometimes cashback purchases won't be tracked and credited properly.
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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