Overview
Pogo
Rakuten
About
Pogo is a mobile rewards app where members can earn cashback on their purchases, automatically find savings, monetize their data, and more. Founded in 2020, the platform is based in New York and has raised over $10M in venture funding. 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
Pogo is for those looking to find some quick savings or earn a bit of extra cash here and there doing things they already do. It's not going to earn you a fortune or anything, but it can provide some supplementary income. Keep in mind, if you're going to use it, you should be comfortable sharing some data about your shopping and transactions.
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
13 years oldAge Requirement
18 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Pogo and Rakuten:
United StatesUnique to Pogo:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Canada, France, Germany, Japan, SpainSupported Languages
Shared by Pogo and Rakuten:
EnglishUnique to Pogo:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Deutsch, Español, Français, 日本語Supported Devices
Shared by Pogo and Rakuten:
Android Phone, Computer Browser, iPhoneUnique to Pogo:
NoneUnique to Rakuten:
Android Tablet, iPad, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Pogo vs the ones on Rakuten.
Shared By Pogo And Rakuten:
Cashback In-Store Savings Online Shopping Savings Refer-a-FriendUnique To Pogo:
Device Usage Sharing Fee Savings Financial Data Sharing Location Sharing Market Research ParticipationUnique To Rakuten:
Promo Code Savings Travel Booking SavingsSummary
Pogo has 11 total opportunities while Rakuten has 6
Pogo has 5 more opportunities than Rakuten
Earner/Saver Comparison: Pogo vs Rakuten
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Pogo or Rakuten? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Pogo
Rakuten
About
Pogo members can earn points by sharing transaction data, making purchases for cashback, taking surveys, sharing browsing data, sharing location data, referring friends, and more. 1 Pogo point = $0.001. After accumulating $3.00 (~3,000 Points), points can be exchanged for cash via Venmo, PayPal, or gift cards, or they can be donated to charity.
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
Active Semi-PassiveType of Income
Active Semi-PassiveCommissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
$3.00Minimum Payout
$5.01Payout Options
Shared by Pogo and Rakuten:
Charity Donations PayPalUnique to Pogo:
adidas Gift Card Amazon Gift Card AMC Gift Card American Eagle Gift Card Apple Gift CardUnique to Rakuten:
CheckPayout Speed
0-1 daysPayout Speed
45-137 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 2 reviews from Pogo 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
- Has many earning opportunities available to earn semi-passively.
- Low payout threshold.
- Payouts are processed relatively fast.
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
- Only available in the United States.
- Maximizing earning potential means sharing sensitive information (cards, bank accounts, transaction history, email receipts, etc.)
- Transactions are only worth a few points, even when retailer accounts are linked.
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.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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