Websites That Pay

  • Gumroad

    Gumroad is a platform that lets creators sell digital products directly to customers. It is popular with people selling ebooks, guides, templates, courses, memberships, software, and other digital files. You do not need to build a full online store from scratch. Gumroad gives you a product page, checkout system, payment handling, and tools for delivering…

  • Etsy

    Etsy is an online marketplace where independent sellers can earn money by selling handmade products, original designs, digital downloads, vintage items, and qualifying craft supplies. The platform is a good fit for people who want to turn a creative skill into an online shop. You can sell physical products you make yourself, or original designs…

  • Preply

    Preply is an online tutoring platform that connects tutors with students who want to learn languages and other subjects. Tutors can teach from home and set their own hourly rates and schedules. The platform is best known for language lessons, with students looking for help with English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and many other languages….

  • Wyzant

    Wyzant is an online tutoring marketplace that connects tutors with students looking for one-to-one lessons. Tutors can teach subjects ranging from school math and science to languages, test prep, music, computers, and professional skills. You can offer lessons online, in person, or both, depending on your location and the subject you teach. The first step…

  • Zirtual

    Zirtual is a virtual assistant company that connects businesses and professionals with remote assistants for ongoing administrative work. It is different from a freelance marketplace where you create a profile and bid on individual projects. Zirtual hires and manages its assistants, then matches them with clients who need regular support. The company focuses on virtual…

  • Writers Work

    Writers Work is a paid platform built for people who want to start or grow a freelance writing career. It combines several writing tools in one account. Members get access to writing job listings, job alerts, training, an online portfolio, writing tools, and a writers’ marketplace. The job section is one of the main reasons…

  • Outsourcely

    Outsourcely is a remote work platform that connects businesses with long-term remote workers from around the world. The platform is different from typical freelance sites where clients post small projects, and freelancers compete for individual jobs. Outsourcely focuses more on remote work relationships that can continue over a longer period. Workers can create a profile…

  • SolidGigs

    SolidGigs is a freelance job lead service that helps freelancers find paid work without spending hours searching through different job boards. It is not a freelance marketplace like Upwork or Fiverr. SolidGigs searches freelance job sources and sends matching opportunities to members based on the type of work they want. You start by setting search…

  • 99designs

    99designs is a freelance design platform where graphic designers can find clients, compete in design contests, and sell their creative services. The platform focuses on design work rather than general freelancing. Designers can work on logos, branding, websites, packaging, clothing designs, illustrations, and many other types of visual projects. There are two main ways to…

  • Guru

    Guru is a freelance marketplace where people can offer professional services to clients around the world. The platform covers a wide range of work, including writing, design, programming, marketing, data entry, virtual assistance, translation, engineering, and business services. You create a freelancer profile that shows your skills, experience, portfolio, and past work. Clients can then…