PacketStream is a similar bandwidth-sharing platform to Honeygain but specifically geared toward users who want to earn from their home internet connection by sharing residential IP addresses with businesses for web data collection, price monitoring, and web scraping purposes. It’s been operational since 2018 and pays per gigabyte of bandwidth shared. While the earning potential per device is similar to Honeygain, PacketStream occasionally pays slightly more per gigabyte in certain regions and supports faster withdrawal processing.
Pay
$0.10 per GB of traffic shared. Average monthly earnings of $10 to $30 for most users running on a single device. Multiple devices increase earnings proportionally.
How You Make Money
You install the PacketStream client on your device, keep it running while online, and earn $0.10 per GB of bandwidth shared with business clients.
Withdrawal Speed
Within 1 to 2 business days after request
Skill Level
Beginner (zero effort after installation)
Pros
Among the lowest minimum payouts in the bandwidth-sharing category at just $5
Fast 1 to 2 business day PayPal processing is quicker than most competitors
Completely passive with zero ongoing action required after initial setup
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
Has been operating since 2018 with a consistent payment track record
Cons
$0.10 per GB rate is lower than some competitors in the bandwidth-sharing space
Monthly earnings per device are modest, typically $10 to $30
Same privacy considerations apply as with any bandwidth-sharing platform
Earnings vary by location and depend on business demand for your IP region
Best For
Tech-comfortable users who want a low-minimum payout bandwidth sharing option with fast PayPal processing and a proven payment history
