Kmong vs Wishket
A side-by-side look at 2 Freelance Marketplaces tools for 2026 — the verdict, pricing, ratings, features, and what readers think.
South Korea's largest gig marketplace: buy fixed-price services from vetted experts in about 700 categories, paid through escrow.
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Korea's IT project platform: post a software project free, get manager-reviewed proposals from vetted developers and agencies, paid via escrow.
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Kmong and Wishket are the two Korean platforms most companies consider, and they suit different jobs. Kmong is a gig marketplace with about 700 categories: you browse fixed-price packages and buy one, usually the same day. Wishket covers only IT projects: you post a project for free, a Wishket manager helps scope it and suggest a budget, then developers and agencies send proposals and you sign a law-firm-reviewed contract. For small and medium tasks with a clear deliverable, such as a landing page, a bug fix, a design or marketing work, Kmong is faster and simpler, and it is our overall pick for most buyers. For custom software, apps or web platforms worth several million KRW or more, Wishket is the better choice because scoping, proposals, contracts and dispute mediation reduce the risk of an expensive project going wrong. Clients pay nothing on Wishket beyond the project cost and VAT. Both use escrow. The fees fall on different sides: Kmong charges buyers 4.5% and sellers a tiered fee, while Wishket is free for clients and charges partners 20% to 25% on outsourcing projects.
Pricing compared
Head to head
| Kmong | Wishket | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free to join; buyers pay 4.5% fee; sellers pay tiered 4.4-16.4% + 3.3% | Free for clients (project cost + VAT); partners pay 10-25% commission |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Free to register as a buyer or expert | Free to sign up and post projects; no fees before a contract |
| Platforms | Web · iOS · Android | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| HQ | Seoul, South Korea | Seoul, South Korea |
Pros & cons
- Very broad catalogue of about 700 service categories with a large Korean buyer base.
- Escrow safe payment releases money only after the client confirms the purchase.
- Fixed-price Standard, Deluxe and Premium packages make services easy to compare.
- Seller fee falls on larger orders, down to 4.4% service fee above 2 million KRW.
- Well-rated mobile apps: 4.9 on Google Play and 4.6 on the Korean App Store.
- Small orders are expensive for sellers: 16.4% service fee on the first 700,000 KRW, plus 3.3% and VAT.
- Buyers pay a 4.5% purchase fee on top of the gig price.
- Tax invoicing is split: the seller invoices the service and Kmong invoices its fee separately.
- Korean-only and KRW-only, so it does not suit non-Korean buyers or freelancers.
- Free for clients: you pay only the project cost plus VAT.
- A Wishket manager helps scope the project and suggest a fair budget before it goes live.
- Escrow payment protection, law-firm-reviewed standard contracts and dispute mediation.
- Large pool of Korean developers and agencies, plus fixed-term on-site placements.
- High partner commission: 25% under 5 million KRW and 20% above.
- IT and software projects only, with no instant-buy packages.
- The consultation, meeting and contract process is slower than buying a gig.
- Korean-only service with no mobile app we could find.
Similarities & differences
- Both are Korean-language platforms priced in KRW.
- Both hold client payments in escrow and offer dispute handling.
- Both support Korean tax invoices for business-registered sellers or partners.
- Both are free to join.
- Scope: Kmong covers about 700 service categories; Wishket covers IT and software projects only.
- Hiring model: Kmong sells fixed-price packages; Wishket uses manager-led scoping, proposals and formal contracts.
- Client fees: Kmong buyers pay 4.5%; Wishket clients pay only the project cost plus VAT.
- Freelancer fees: Kmong's service fee is tiered from 16.4% to 4.4% plus 3.3%; Wishket partners pay 20% to 25% on outsourcing projects.
- Speed: Kmong purchases can start immediately; Wishket projects go through consultation and meetings first.
- Apps: Kmong has iOS and Android apps; we found no Wishket app.
Who should choose which
Choose Kmong if you need a defined task done quickly at a fixed price, in design, marketing, content, IT or local professional services.
Choose Wishket if you are outsourcing custom software, app or web development that needs scoping, a proper contract and a vetted agency or developer.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Kmong or Wishket to build an app?
For a full custom app, Wishket is usually better because a manager helps scope the project and you sign a standard contract with a vetted partner. Kmong works for smaller, well-defined development tasks.
Which is cheaper for clients?
Wishket charges clients no platform fee, only the project cost plus 10% VAT. Kmong adds a 4.5% buyer fee capped at 135,000 KRW. Fees as of November 2026.
Which is cheaper for freelancers?
Kmong's fee falls to 4.4% (plus a 3.3% payment fee and VAT) above 2 million KRW, while Wishket charges partners 20% to 25% on outsourcing projects, so Kmong is usually cheaper for sellers on large orders.
Do both platforms use escrow?
Yes. Kmong uses safe payment (안전결제) released on purchase confirmation, and Wishket uses a payment protection system released within 24 hours of client approval.
Can foreign companies use Kmong or Wishket?
Both are Korean-only and priced in KRW, so they are designed for Korean companies. International teams usually use Upwork, Toptal or Fiverr.