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)
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.
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
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.
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
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)
Pay : Hosts keep a percentage of the trip price based on the earnings plan available in their market. In the US, current plans pay hosts 70%, 80%, or 90% of the trip price.
Best For : Car owners with a second vehicle or a car that sits unused for significant periods who want passive income from an asset they already own
Skill Level : Beginner
Payment Method : PayPal (international), ACH bank transfer (US)
Pay : Your earnings depend on your nightly rate, occupancy, local demand, additional fees, and Airbnb's service fees. There is no fixed hourly or monthly rate.
Best For : Property owners, people with suitable spare rooms, hospitality workers, and people who can provide useful services to hosts or travelers.
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate (property management skills help)
Payment Method : Bank account, PayPal, Payoneer, international wire transfer, Western Union.
Pay : 25% of a first order through the Fiverr Marketplace, 70% for Fiverr Pro, or $30 for a first Logo Maker order. Affiliates can also receive 10% of qualifying purchases made by the referred buyer during the next 12 months.
Best For : Bloggers, YouTubers, content creators, email marketers, and website owners who recommend freelance services.
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Payment Method : PayPal, bank transfer, Payoneer
Pay : Semrush currently offers $10 for qualifying free trial activations and commissions of $50 to $300 for new sales, depending on the product. Higher affiliate tiers can increase some commissions to as much as $450 per sale.
Best For : SEO bloggers, digital marketing websites, affiliate marketers, YouTubers, educators, business creators, and publishers who teach people how to grow websites or online businesses.
Skill Level : Intermediate (content platform and SEO or marketing-focused audience required)
Payment Method : Electronic Funds Transfer or PayPal through Impact.
Pay : Commission rates depend on the Canva affiliate offer and campaign. Commissions are earned from qualifying referrals, with Canva's affiliate program using a 30 day tracking period.
Best For : Bloggers, YouTubers, social media creators, educators, marketing websites, design websites, and content creators who teach people how to create visual content.
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Payment Method : Payments are handled through Impact, with available payment options depending on your country and Impact account.
Pay : Commission rates vary by merchant, typically 5% to 15% for retail and physical goods, 10% to 30% for digital products and services. Cookie windows range from 7 to 90 days. Many programs include performance bonuses for high-volume affiliates.
Best For : Bloggers, website owners, content creators, influencers, email publishers, and affiliate marketers who want access to multiple brand programs.
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Payment Method : Bank transfer, BACS