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Gig app comparison calculator

The app with the biggest total is not always the one that pays you best. Enter what each app paid you, the hours and the miles for the same period, and see which one leaves you the most per hour after vehicle costs.

Your vehicle and taxes

The default is the IRS standard rate for July to December 2026 (76 cents), which stands for gas, repairs, insurance and wear together.

Many self-employed people set aside 20–30%. Use the gig worker tax calculator for a number that fits you.

App A

Use the same period for every app, such as one week. Count all the time you were online, including waiting. Leave an app empty to skip it.

App B
App C

Best app by profit per hour

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App AApp BApp C
Earned per hour, before costs———
Profit after costs———
Profit per hour———
Profit per mile———
Per hour after setting aside taxes———

An estimate for comparing gigs, not tax advice. The starting values are only an example, not an average for any app. A higher profit per hour is not always better: consider how steady the orders are and how your car wears. Use your own numbers from your app and your records.

How to use it

  1. Pick the same period for every app. A week works well. Use the earnings, hours online and miles from each app or from your own records.
  2. Type a name for each app (optional) so the table is easy to read.
  3. Read the profit per hour. The best column is highlighted. Look at profit per mile too: a job with long drives can look good until you count the miles.

With the starting values, App B leaves about $13.35 an hour after vehicle costs, App A about $7.82 and App C about $6.63. They are example numbers, not an average for any real app.

What to keep in mind

Profit per hour does not show everything. Consider how steady the orders are, the wear on your car and the time you spend waiting. If you track your trips, the earnings calculator and the mileage log give you the numbers to compare.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicle cost per mile should I use?

The IRS standard mileage rate is a simple starting point because it covers gas, repairs, insurance and wear together. If you want to see gas only, divide your gas price by your miles per gallon.

Do the results include the tax I owe?

The tax row shows your pay per hour after setting aside the percentage you choose. It is a rough guide, not tax advice. Talk to a tax professional about your situation.

Does this tool save my numbers?

Only in your own browser, so they are there next time. Nothing is sent to our servers.

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