Why Gross Pay Makes Platform Comparison Misleading

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Written by Scott Astle

April 11, 2026

Comparing apps using gross pay ignores the real differences in cost and efficiency.

  • Different mileage patterns
  • Different wait times
  • Different order quality

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Scott Astle

Founder, AlgoGig | High-Volume Delivery Driver

Scott Astle built AlgoGig from direct field experience after completing high-volume delivery work and analyzing the gap between app-reported earnings and real take-home profit.

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