Swagbucks
- Pay : Varies by activity. Surveys, games, shopping offers, receipts, and other activities award different amounts of SB.
- Best For : Beginners who want several simple ways to earn small amounts online through surveys, games, shopping, and rewards.
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Payment Method : PayPal, gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Target, and more)
- Country Availability : Available in selected countries, with earning activities and rewards varying by location.
Freecash
- Pay : Varies by task. Some small surveys and offers pay a few dollars, while larger gaming offers can pay hundreds of dollars.
- Best For : Beginners who want flexible ways to earn extra money from surveys, games, apps, and simple online tasks.
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Payment Method : PayPal, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Visa gift cards, Amazon gift cards, and other gift card options
- Country Availability : Available internationally.
Freelancer
- Pay : Varies by project. You set your own rate when bidding, although the client sets the budget on many projects.
- Best For : Beginners and experienced freelancers who want access to a large range of online projects.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Express bank withdrawal, and wire transfer.
- Country Availability : Available in many countries worldwide. Freelancer currently restricts users in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea, DNR, LNR, Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Myanmar, Russia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
Toptal
- Pay : Freelancer sets their own hourly rate. Toptal does not publish a standard rate and says it does not take a cut from the freelancer's rate.
- Best For : Experienced developers, designers, consultants, product managers, and project managers looking for high quality freelance clients.
- Skill Level : Advanced
- Payment Method : Bank transfer and other payment options supported through Toptal's payment system.
- Country Availability : Global
Merch by Amazon
- Pay : Royalties from each product sold. The amount varies by product type, offer price, taxes, and Amazon's costs.
- Best For : Designers, artists, and beginners interested in selling original designs without buying or storing inventory.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : Direct deposit or Bank transfer
- Country Availability : Globally
Upwork
- Pay : Varies by project and skill. Upwork allows hourly rates from $3 and fixed price projects from $5, but experienced freelancers can charge much more.
- Best For : Anyone with a marketable skill who wants to work remotely with international clients
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced (depends on the service you offer)
- Payment Method : PayPal, direct bank transfer, wire transfer, Payoneer
- Country Availability : Global, with country restrictions applying to some locations.
Fiverr
- Pay : You set your own service prices. Freelancers receive 80% of each completed order, including Gig Extras and tips.
- Best For : Beginners and experienced freelancers who can package a clear skill into a service clients can easily buy.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal, Payoneer, and bank transfer through Payoneer.
- Country Availability : Available in many countries worldwide.
Prolific
- Pay : At least £6 or $8 per hour. Prolific recommends £9 or $12 per hour, and some studies offer higher rates.
- Best For : People who want fairly paid research studies and flexible extra income in their spare time.
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Available mainly across OECD countries.
UserTesting
- Pay : Varies by test. Payment depends on the test type, length, and customer demand, with the exact reward shown before you accept.
- Best For : Beginners who want flexible extra income by testing websites, apps, and digital products.
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Available in many countries worldwide, although the exact supported countries can change.
Clickworker
- Pay : Standard data entry and categorization tasks pay $3 to $7 per hour equivalent. UHRS specialist tasks pay $8 to $15 per hour.
- Best For : Beginners who want flexible, no-experience-required work with weekly payouts.
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Payment Method : PayPal, SEPA bank transfer (for European users)
- Country Availability : Globally
FlexJobs
- Pay : Varies by employer and position. FlexJobs lists everything from entry level hourly work to high paying professional and executive roles.
- Best For : Job seekers who want a screened source of remote, freelance, part time, and flexible job opportunities.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced (varies by role)
- Payment Method : Paid directly by employer (varies by role)
- Country Availability : Globally
PeoplePerHour
- Pay : Varies by project and service. Freelancers set their own rates, with Offers starting from £10.
- Best For : Freelancers who want a mix of project bidding and packaged services, especially those looking to build repeat client relationships.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal, bank transfer, Payoneer
- Country Availability : Globally
We Work Remotely
- Best For : Tech professionals and marketers looking for fully remote roles without paying for access
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced (varies by role)
- Payment Method : Paid directly by employer (varies by role)
Contra
- Pay : Freelancers set their own project rates. Contra does not take a percentage commission from freelancer earnings, but transaction and payout fees can apply.
- Best For : Designers, writers, developers, marketers, video editors, and other skilled freelancers who want to find clients and manage freelance payments.
- Skill Level : Intermediate to Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal, Payoneer, local bank transfer, or USDC crypto.
- Country Availability : More than 180 countries, excluding certain sanctioned countries.
Rev
- Pay : Varies by role and project. Rev pays based on the length of the audio or video you complete.
- Best For : Beginners with strong listening, writing, or language skills who want flexible transcription, captioning, or subtitle work.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Rev accepts freelancers from selected countries and regions. Eligibility varies by role.
CrowdGen by Appen
- Pay : Varies by project. Some projects pay by task, while others use hourly or other payment models.
- Best For : People looking for flexible AI data work, especially those willing to complete project tests and wait for suitable opportunities.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal, Payoneer, bank transfer, Airtm
- Country Availability : Globally