Gig Economy Guides
Platform pay is not your take-home. Calculate the real number.
Uber, Lyft, Turo, Amazon Flex — these guides show what gig drivers and hosts actually net after fuel, depreciation, insurance, and self-employment taxes.
Is Listing Your Car on Getaround Worth It?
Getaround's keyless technology eliminates key handoffs — but it takes 40% of rental revenue. Here is how to calculate whether that trade-off makes financial sense for your vehicle and market.
Is Listing Your Car on HyreCar Worth It?
HyreCar's gig-driver tenants rent for days or weeks — not hours. But high mileage from Uber and Lyft use accelerates vehicle wear significantly. Here is how to calculate your real return on HyreCar before listing.
How Much Does Instacart Actually Pay Shoppers?
Instacart batch pay looks good until you subtract shopping time, vehicle costs, and self-employment tax. Here is what full-service shoppers actually take home.
How Much Does Shipt Actually Pay Shoppers?
Shipt's 'earn up to $22/hour' headline reflects top shoppers in ideal conditions. Here is what most shoppers actually earn — and how to move your number up.
Is DeliverThat Worth It for Drivers?
DeliverThat pays 3–5x more per order than standard food delivery. The catch is loading time and market density. Here is when it makes sense and when it does not.
How Much Does Dlivrd Actually Pay Route Drivers?
Dlivrd route pay depends almost entirely on stop density. Here is how to evaluate whether a Dlivrd route offer is worth accepting before you drive there.
How Much Does Roadie Actually Pay Drivers?
Roadie's pay range is enormous — $8 for a small parcel or $120 for furniture. The item you accept determines your real hourly more than how many hauls you do.
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