Author Listings
Lemon Squeezy
- Pay : You set your own product prices and keep the revenue from your sales after Lemon Squeezy's applicable fees, taxes, and other deductions. The standard platform fee is 5% plus $0.50 per transaction.
- Best For : Creators, software developers, and online entrepreneurs who want to sell digital products without managing their own payment and tax system.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : PayPal, bank transfer via Stripe
- Country Availability : Global
Toptal (Engineering and Development)
- Pay : Developers set their own hourly rates. Toptal says freelancers receive the full rate they set and that the company does not take a cut from their hourly rate.
- Best For : Experienced software developers, engineers, and technical specialists looking for higher level freelance and remote projects.
- Skill Level : Advanced (senior-level engineering experience required, 3% acceptance rate)
- Payment Method : Bank transfer, Payoneer
- Country Availability : Globally
Linktree (Creator Monetization via Pay Links)
- Pay : Your earnings depend on what you sell or collect. You can receive tips and payments from your audience, sell digital products, and earn commissions through eligible Linktree monetization features.
- Best For : Creators, freelancers, and online business owners who already have an audience and want a simple way to collect payments or sell digital products.
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Payment Method : PayPal, Square, and Stripe, depending on the monetization feature you use.
- Country Availability : Globally
Pexels Contributor Program
- Pay : Earnings vary depending on contributor programs and brand partnerships. Client projects generated through portfolio exposure can range from $200 to $2,000+ per contract.
- Best For : Photographers and videographers who want free exposure, portfolio growth, donations, and occasional cash prize opportunities.
- Skill Level : Intermediate
- Payment Method : PayPal or bank transfer (where applicable)
- Country Availability : Globally
Unsplash
- Pay : Unsplash+ contributors typically earn $10 to $50 per accepted image, with the exact rate shown on each brief.
- Best For : Photographers and visual creators who want to build an audience while pursuing paid photography opportunities.
- Skill Level : Intermediate to Advanced
- Payment Method : Banking information and an available payment method selected through Unsplash's payment process.
- Country Availability : Globally
Foap
- Pay : Creators receive 50% of the license fee from standard Foap Market sales. Mission rewards vary by campaign, while branded opportunities can have their own rates.
- Best For : Photographers and video creators who want to earn from their existing visual content and take part in brand campaigns.
- Skill Level : Beginner (smartphone camera and basic photography eye required)
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Globally
Honeygain
- Pay : Approximately $1 per 10GB of shared traffic. Most users earn $15 to $45 per month running the app on multiple devices. Referral bonuses pay 10% of each referred user's earnings indefinitely.
- Best For : Beginners who want a low effort way to earn a small amount from unused internet bandwidth.
- Skill Level : Beginner (zero ongoing effort required)
- Payment Method : PayPal, JumpTask
- Country Availability : Available in most countries, although earnings and payment options vary by location.
Vocal Media
- Pay : Vocal+ members currently earn $6 per 1,000 reads. Other earning options include tips, challenges, leaderboard bonuses, and Creator Subscriptions for eligible Vocal+ creators.
- Best For : Writers who want to diversify beyond Medium and earn from a combination of royalties, tips, and high-prize writing competitions on a globally accessible platform
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : Stripe (bank transfer or debit card)
- Country Availability : Globally
Listverse
- Pay : $100 flat per accepted list article, paid same-day via PayPal upon acceptance.
- Best For : Experienced writers who enjoy researching unusual topics and writing well sourced Top 10 lists.
- Skill Level : Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and South Africa for new submissions.
JustAnswer
- Pay : Experts earn $2 to $30+ per answer depending on category and complexity. Active full-time experts in medical, legal, and veterinary fields earn $2,000 to $7,000 per month.
- Best For : Experienced professionals, technicians, tradespeople, lawyers, accountants, doctors, veterinarians, IT specialists, and other qualified experts.
- Skill Level : Advanced (verifiable professional license or credentials required)
- Payment Method : Payment method depends on your expert account and current payment arrangements with JustAnswer.
- Country Availability : Globally
Thumbtack
- Pay : You set your own prices and receive payment directly from your customers. Thumbtack charges professionals for qualifying leads, with the cost depending on the job and location.
- Best For : Freelancers, tradespeople, photographers, cleaners, tutors, fitness professionals, and other local service providers.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced (depends on service category)
- Payment Method : Paid directly by client (cash, Venmo, Zelle, or any method agreed upon)
- Country Availability : United States only
Verbling
- Pay : You set your own hourly tutoring rate. Your total earnings depend on your rate, availability, number of lessons, and ability to attract students.
- Best For : Language tutors who want a professional, tool-rich environment with a higher-quality student base that is more likely to book recurring sessions
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate (native or near-native fluency and teaching experience preferred)
- Payment Method : PayPal, Wise, Payoneer, or Verbling Credit.
- Country Availability : Globally
Studypool
- Pay : Varies by question. Tutors set or negotiate the price when bidding on student questions.
- Best For : Tutors, subject experts, and students with strong academic knowledge who prefer question based work over scheduled lessons.
- Skill Level : Intermediate to Advanced (college degree or current enrollment required)
- Payment Method : PayPal, direct deposit
- Country Availability : International.
TaskRabbit
- Pay : US Taskers earned an average of $47 per hour, but rates and actual earnings vary by location and task. Taskers set their own hourly rates.
- Best For : Handymen, cleaners, movers, furniture assemblers, and other people with practical skills who want flexible local work.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : Direct deposit to an eligible checking account.
- Country Availability : United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, and Portugal.
Wag!
- Pay : You set your own rates, so earnings depend on your service prices, location, number of bookings, and the type of pet care you provide. Wag! caregivers also keep 100% of their tips.
- Best For : Dog walkers, pet sitters, animal lovers, and people who want flexible local income from caring for pets.
- Skill Level : Beginner (must be 18+, US only, background check required)
- Payment Method : Stripe direct bank transfer
- Country Availability : United States only
Rover
- Pay : You set your own service rates. In the US, standard Rover fees currently leave sitters with 80% of their booking earnings. Fees can vary by country.
- Best For : People who enjoy caring for pets and want to earn extra income through dog walking, sitting, boarding, or related services.
- Skill Level : Beginner (background check and safety quiz required, one-time profile review fee of $49 to $79)
- Payment Method : Direct deposit (bank transfer)
- Country Availability : Rover operates in selected countries and locations.