Side Hustle: the best gig apps

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1. Wonolo
@Wonolo
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An on-demand staffing platform, Wonolo helps job seekers work on your own terms. Connect with immediate hourly or same-day jobs from some of the biggest and best brands so you can work when, where, and for whomever you desire.

Key Features:
Work at times and locations that are convenient for you

*Land jobs without completing a tedious resume or application, and don’t worry about attending an interview
*When you find a job that fits you, tap to accept and go to work
*When you complete a job, you get a rating and get paid the same day; the higher your rating, the more jobs you will receive

Download:
  1. iTunes – FREE​
  2. Google Play – FREE​
2. Amazon Flex
@amazon
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Amazon Flex gives people ages 21 and older the opportunity to set your own schedule while making $18 – $25 an hour. Workers enjoy having flexible hours while being able to choose opportunities any day of the week to work. Please note, the
app is available for download
Key Features:
Easily track earnings using the Amazon Flex app
Schedule ahead or pick up blocks of available time
If Amazon Flex is not available yet in your area, join the waitlist to be informed of opportunities in your area as they become available
Let Amazon know when you want to make deliveries
Download: Please note, the app is available for download from the Get Started page after you enter information about your delivery location


3. Bellhops
@BellhopsMoving
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If you are at least 18 years old and are physically able and strong, you can start earning money by providing friendly local moving services. Bellhops are professional and provide exceptional service while making moving day less stressful for customers.

Key Features:
Connects DIY movers with handpicked Bellhops who are happy to do the heavy lifting
Customers sign up in minutes and book as much help as needed
Bellhops claim jobs and view details using a smartphone
Find, claim, and track moving appointments
Select and submit preferred service areas from the map to get jobs where you want to work
Control your max preferred lead time to be informed of and get assigned jobs in advance
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


4. Care.com
@CareDotCom
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Care.com gives you the opportunity to provide child care, adult and senior care, pet care, and home care to customers who are looking for caregivers in your area. Caregivers simply create a free profile and search for jobs quickly and easily using a laptop, desktop, or mobile device.

Key Features:
Easily create an account and create a profile listing your skills and talents
Add photos and more to make your profile stand out to land more jobs
Search for jobs anywhere, anytime
Apply for jobs and get paid easily by signing up for direct deposit
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


5. Caviar
@Caviar
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Gig economy workers can deliver food in your city while earning extra cash with the Caviar app. Work whenever you want by becoming a courier and earning up to $25/hour. You will deliver food from local restaurants to homes and offices as long as you have a car, truck, bike, scooter, or motorcycle, are 18 years or older, and have a smartphone to use the mobile Caviar app.

Key Features:
Flexible schedule
Money is deposited directly to your bank account every week
Work as a driver on weekdays or weekends or both
Get compensated for each successful delivery with a task-based fee
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


6. Closet Collective

@closetcltv
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Even fashion lovers can get in on the gig economy with Closet Collective. If you have designer pieces, you can make extra cash by renting them out using one of three easy listing options: free concierge service, white glove service, or the DIY listing forum.

Key Features:
Receive an email when someone requests a rental from your closet
Print the prepaid label from your email, attach it to the provided shipping bag, and mail your package from any USPS mailbox
Payments and dry-cleaning are taken care of
100% insured for the full retail value during the rental period
Receive a rental price for each item before it is listed
List designer clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories that have a minimum retail value of approximately $200
Cost:
Rent a single piece or sign up for a membership
Membership, 3 rentals/month: $99
Membership, 5 rentals/month: $150
Rent out your items free of charge


7. CrowdFlower
@CrowdFlower
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CrowdFlower is a unique app for data scientists and machine learning team members who want to become contributors and complete simple tasks from the comfort of your own home. With a computer and an internet connection, you can work at your own pace and choose the tasks you want to complete on your own time while making some extra money.

Key Features:
Provides tasks for everyone, from mathematicians and statisticians, to psychologists, entrepreneurs, and information systems engineers
Earn money by completing simple tasks at home
Simply sign up for an account and begin contributing
Access more advanced tasks by becoming a skilled contributor; you can earn more money and access more tasks by doing so
Cost: FREE for contributors


8. Dolly
@getDolly
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Dolly is a gig economy app that gives workers the chance to load, haul, and deliver on your schedule while making money. All Dolly independent contractors undergo background checks and are backed by commercial insurance policies.

Key Features:
Become a Helper if you have a pickup truck, box truck, or cargo van and can lift more than 75 pounds while making $30/hour or more
Become a Hand if you don’t have a vehicle but can lift more than 75 pounds and want to assist Helpers while making $15/hour or more
Get paid each week for the previous week’s activity
See a guaranteed pay amount before deciding to request a job
Choose your work schedule and accept jobs that suit you
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


9. DoorDash
@DoorDash
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DoorDash is a food delivery app that helps Dashers deliver food from top restaurants to customers in your area. Start delivering on your own time to make extra cash.

Key Features:
Dashers undergo background checks after being approved and onboarded
Get tailored assistance with deliveries and track order status
Choose when to work by delivering breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Available in more than 450 cities throughout the US and Canada
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


10. Etsy
@Etsy
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Etsy provides a marketplace for people to sell their handmade, vintage, or creative goods online. You can connect with nearly 30 million buyers who spent close to $3 billion last year when you choose to sell with this gig economy app.

Key Features:
Fees include $0.20 listing fee, 3.5% transaction fee, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing with secure Etsy Payments
Items remain actively listed for four months or until they sell
Automatic deposits
Seller protection
Take advantage of powerful tools and services to manage and grow your business
Etsy support specialists are available to help anytime
No monthly fees
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


11. Fancy Hands
@FancyHands
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Fancy Hands seeks to provide assistants for everyone. You can apply to be an assistant and accept tasks on your own timetable. The company offers competitive pay and benefits for its thousands of virtual assistants across the U.S.

Key Features:
Requires only a fast internet connection and the ability to use common websites and software
Opportunities for promotion to managerial-type positions
Ideal for people who are good on the phone and skilled at conducting research


12. Favor
@Favor
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Favor is a gig economy app that puts you in charge of your work hours when you choose to be a Runner. Set your own hours and get the chance to explore your city when you start earning cash with the Favor app. Get started
here.
Key Features:
Enjoy being more of a personal assistant than a delivery driver
Keep 100% of your tips
All scheduled hours have minimum guaranteed earnings, and most Runners average between $10-$18/hour
Make more money by referring your friends to be Runners
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


13. Feastly
@eatfeastly
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Feastly is a unique gig economy app designed to connect chefs with eaters looking for more intimate, home-cooked meals. With Feastly, you get to show off your cooking skills, host dinner parties, and get paid to share your love of food with customers who are happy to pay for a unique experience.

Key Features:
Chefs range from home cooks to Michelin-starred chefs
Chefs are verified and undergo an extensive vetting process
Chefs are protected up to $1,000,000
Host your feast weekly or multiple times per week
Cost: 10% service and processing fee added to the meal price set by the cook, and Feastly retains 12% of the chef’s set meal price


14. Fiverr
@fiverr
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Fiverr provides freelance services for lean entrepreneurs. This gig economy app is renowned for its affordability and ease of use. Freelancers from copywriters to digital marketers easily fill their work schedules with clients from around the globe.

Key Features:
116 different service categories
Trusted by more than 11 million businesses and entrepreneurs
Browse millions of gigs
Get paid on time every time
Join for free – no subscription required or fees for listing services
Keep 80% of each transaction
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


15. Freelancer
@freelancer
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Freelancer.com is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace with more than 25 million users. Connect to employers and find work from anywhere while doing what you love by serving as a freelancer.

Key Features:
Work from home or anywhere you choose
Flexible work schedule
Global base of employers
Set up a free account and then browse available jobs and bid on projects that match your skills
Bid on work anywhere, any time using the mobile app
Communicate using instant messenger
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


16. Gigwalk
@Gigwalk
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Gigwalk makes it easy for you to find jobs within your area whenever it’s convenient for you. To become a Gigwalker, download the app, register your account by answering a few questions and providing an email address, link your account to PayPal to get paid, and begin accepting work from organizations looking for eager workers.

Key Features:
Gigs available in the US and Canada
All payments made through PayPal
Submit your work directly in the app
Choose when and how much you want to work
No timesheet or email required; simple reporting is done through the app
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


17. Grubhub
@Grubhub
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Grubhub is a gig economy app that gives drivers the chance to deliver food in your area and on the schedule you want to have. If you have a driver’s license and car insurance or a bike and state ID and a bank account, you can apply and start making extra money as a Grubhub driver.

Key Features:
Earn competitive pay
Keep 100% of your tips
Flexible hours so you can create the schedule that works for you
More orders and opportunities to earn than any other order platform
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


18. Handy
@Handy
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Handy is the gig economy app for cleaners and handymen. Clients who want assistance around the house will connect with you using the web or an iOS or Android device, and you can start earning up to $22/hour as a cleaner or $45/hour as a handyman.

Key Features:
Choose when to work and how much
Payments deposited directly into your account as soon as the job is complete
Find customers more easily and quickly and rest assured you will get paid
Services include handyman, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


19. HelloTech
@HelloTech
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You can become a tech for HelloTech and begin earning money on your own time. Specifically for customers who need help with technology, this gig economy app gives you the opportunity to provide tech support on your own schedule after you complete a basic skills assessment to prove your abilities.

Key Features:
Jobs paid on a per-service basis, and payments range from approximately $30 to $90
Get paid twice a week, on Monday and Thursday, via PayPal
Choose your own hours and take jobs whenever and wherever you want
Cost:
Techs: FREE to apply and become a tech
Customers
Online Tech Support Plan: $9.99/month or $99/year
Basic Tech Support Plan: $11.99/month plus $79 set-up fee or $199/year
Premium Tech Support Plan: $19.98/month plus $79 set-up fee or $299/year


20. HomeAway
@homeaway
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You can offer your home as a place for others to stay with HomeAway. Make money renting your home using the app that reaches travelers in 190 countries across more than 50 dedicated sites.

Key Features:
Control your prices, availability, and the guests who stay at your property
Best-in-class reservation tools for setting your rates and managing reservations
Make it easier to decide to sign up to rent your property by estimating how much you could earn after you enter the number of bedrooms and bathrooms your property has and the number of people it can sleep
Earn rental income without too much effort
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


21. HopSkipDrive
@HopSkipDrive
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Created by moms, HopSkipDrive is a ridesharing solution for kids. You can become a CareDriver and get a chance to spend some time with some awesome kids while making money at the same time.

Key Features:
All CareDrivers must pass a 15-point certification process with a minimum of five years of childcare experience and become members of the TrustLine registry
Make up to $30/hour
Set your own schedule and accept rides that work for you based on your location
Know how much you will be paid before accepting a driving job
Get paid weekly
Comprehensive insurance coverage provided with no deductible
Earn incremental bonuses for each new family you get to try HopSkipDrive
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


22. Hubstaff Talent
@Hubstaff
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Hubstaff makes time tracking for remote team management easier. Hubstaff Talent is the solution for connecting the best remote talent to companies looking for freelancers and independent contractors. Workers can start a profile free of charge and fees while providing details about your skills and availability to land a job with someone who needs your services.

Key Features:
No bidding, so you can spend time working rather than wasting time bidding for jobs
Find consistent, reliable, remote work from thousands of top companies
Upload your resume and link to your other profiles to get even greater exposure
Find full or part-time
Cost: FREE


23. Instacart
@Instacart
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Instacart gives you the opportunity to deliver groceries to people in your area. You can become an Instacart shopper and earn money shopping for and delivering groceries to customers while setting your own schedule.

Key Features:
Apply in fewer than five minutes
Be independent and work your shopping time into your life
Get paid weekly
Work Sundays to maximize your hours and pay
Choose to work as a part-time employee/shopper with no vehicle required and work up to 29 hours per week or choose to work as an independent contractor/driver with a vehicle and work unlimited hours
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


24. Juno
@juno
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Juno is a gig economy app for ridesharing. Drivers working with Juno benefit from a low commission and a long pickup bonus for certain rides.

Key Features:
24/7 support
10% commission for New York City drivers; 10.5% commission for drivers outside of NYC for a limited time with advanced registration
Referral bonuses
Live phone, email, and text support
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


25. Lyft
@lyft
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Lyft is an app that matches drivers with passengers and enables payment automatically. Drivers enjoy being your own boss and keeping 100% of your tips.

Key Features:
Earn and keep the whole amount of your tips
Increased Prime Time pricing during peak hours to earn even more money
Provides additional insurance policies at no cost to drivers
Drivers have the opportunity to rate passengers
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


26. Moonlighting
@Moonlighting
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Moonlighting is a gig economy app for freelance workers. You can browse local or remote jobs and services and get hired faster with Moonlighting. Not sure you want a job? Chat instantly before you accept it.

Key Features:
Ideal for getting your freelance work or small business discovered
No need to purchase leads, and no commission fee
Receive real-time alerts about new jobs
Quickly send proposals, work out pricing, and get hired through Chat
Get paid on time by safely connecting to your bank
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


27. onefinestay
@onefinestay
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If you have a fine home in London, Paris, New York, Miami, LA, or Rome, onefinestay is a gig economy app tailored to you. Known for hospitality, unparalleled levels of service, and stays in the finest homes, onefinestay is a solution for homeowners who want to share their homes in a safe, secure way that includes complete service with marketing, insurance, cleaning, management, and maintenance.

Key Features:
Guest identity verification
Ensure guests obey your house rules
Home preparation with toiletries, bed linen, and cleaning after guests have gone
Complete a simple homeowner questionnaire in two minutes to apply
Download: iTunes – FREE


28. OpenAirplane
@OpenAirplane
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If you own an airplane and want to take advantage of the gig economy, OpenAirplane makes it simple to do so. You can rent your plane to well-qualified pilots and get paid for the use of your plane to reduce the amount of time it sits idle.

Key Features:
Listing is free
Subsidize your costs
Affordable insurance
Get paid quickly and easily
Keep 90% of your rental income
Cost: Contact for a quote and for mobile app access


29. PeoplePerHour
@PeoplePerHour
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PeoplePerHour is an online marketplace for freelance work. With this gig economy app, you can sell your services in one of four ways: create a profile that buyers cannot pass up, search for jobs and send a direct proposal, get started quickly with an Hourlie post including a 30-second video, or search for contests and submit an entry.

Key Features:
Use your WorkStream for communicating, sharing, invoicing, and getting paid
Get reviewed for your work
Easily send a new proposal from the WorkStream
Cost: Contact for a quote


30. Postmates
@Postmates
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Postmates gives workers the ability to earn money delivering for restaurants and stores in your community. Find jobs and work as much as you want to make as much as you want with this gig economy app.

Key Features:
Walk, drive, scoot, or bike
Build your own schedule
Earn up to $25/hour plus tips
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


31. Prefer
@prefer
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Prefer gives service professionals and clients a place to find one another and work together. Build relationships and gain more work based on your reputation as your clients refer you to their friends.

Key Features:
Designed for independent professionals of all types
Invite clients to book and recommend you on Prefer for even more referrals
Avoid bidding and anonymous reviews; rather, build your career on strong relationships
Offer online bookings and payments to save your clients (and yourself) time
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


32. Rentah
@RentahLove
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Rentah makes it easy for you to rent out your goods and services to earn money. You choose what to rent within your community, and you set the value of your items while renting on your schedule.

Key Features:
Choose your listing price
Manage your Rentah experience from one place using the Rentah Dashboard
Edit and personalize your Rentah profile
Quickly change prices, descriptions, and locations for your listings
Input your bank and credit card information to handle deposits easily
Invite friends and share Rentah’s standard 5% commission with the company 50/50 forever
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE (Unreleased testing version)


33. Roadie
@Roadie
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Roadie is a fast, inexpensive, and simple way for people to get their stuff where it needs to be. Roadie drivers choose the jobs you want to create the schedule you want while earning cash.

Key Features:
Know exact pick-up and drop-off locations before accepting a job
Choose which deliveries to make and set your own schedule
No minimum vehicle standards; earn cash and rewards regardless of what you drive
Get discounts and special savings including roadside assistance and free Waffle House
Get gig alerts on your smartphone
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


34. Rover
@RoverDotCom
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Rover is a gig economy app that gives you the opportunity to spend time with four-legged friends and earn cash. You can be a pet sitter in your own home, a dog walker, or a house sitter, or you can provide drop-in visits while the pet owner is away.

Key Features:
Get the freedom to choose your schedule, services, and rates
Automatic, secure payments
Insurance for dogs in your care
Access to 24/7 support and veterinary assistance
Resources and opportunities to help you grow your business
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


35. Shipt
@Shipt
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Deliver fresh groceries from a local store to customers in your area and earn cash while you’re at it with Shipt. Ideal for reliable, independent people, Shipt lets you set your own schedule and be your own boss.

Key Features:
Enjoy flexible scheduling
Become part of a growing startup
Make up to $25/hour
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


36. Snagajob
@snagajob
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If you want to be an hourly worker and have the freedom to do the jobs you want when you want, Snagajob is the gig economy app for you. Search full-time or part-time restaurant, retail, customer service, security, administrative, and seasonal jobs in your area and choose those that match based on compatibility and personality.

Key Features:
Targeted search with location, keywords, and more
Search entry-level and part-time jobs, even those that are geared toward students and teens
Save job searches and get email updates when new jobs matching your search post
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


37. Spare5
@spare5
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Spare5 is a gig economy app for earning extra money in your spare time. Choose which small, fun tasks you want to complete, such as adding keywords to images, outlining faces in photos, categorizing videos, and more.

Key Features:
Help companies get better data and train machine learning and AI technologies
Get paid via PayPal
Link your social profiles to ensure tasks match your experience and interests
Complete sample tasks to learn more and grow your reputation and advance task levels to earn experience points; level up to gain early task access and earn higher pay
38. Graphite (formerly SpareHire)
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Graphite, formerly SpareHire, is an app for on-demand business consulting. If you have professional work experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or related fields, Graphite might be for you. The vetting process is competitive, with just 1 out of 20 experts making it through the process.

Key Features:
Complete short-term projects that fit into your schedule
Grow your professional networks
Improve work-life balance
Cost: Contact for a quote


39. SpotHero
@SpotHero
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If you have an extra spot, you can rent it and easily earn some additional income with SpotHero. Simply fill out a form to rent your parking space to drivers looking for a place to park in your area.

Key Features:
You set the pricing of your spot
Reach thousands of drivers
Receive a monthly check or deposit for your parking spot
Earn extra income effortlessly
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


40. Takl
@takl_app
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Offer hauling, cleaning, handyman, or other services to people in your area with Takl. When you become a provider, you set your schedule and use your skills to help locals complete their jobs and household chores.

Key Features:
Become a provider after completing six registration steps
View all available chores and make yourself available to work using the mobile app
When you earn a job, navigate to the address, finish the job, and receive payment directly to your account
Add your skills by choosing from 12 categories
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


41. TaskEasy
@TaskEasy
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TaskEasy enables you to complete lawn care tasks for homeowners and property managers in your area. Get more new customers who want to hire and pay you rather than leads or bid requests that may not turn into extra income.

Key Features:
Fast payments
Free sign-up for contractors
Manage your schedule and upload before and after photos of your job using the mobile app
Useful tools for scheduling customers, collecting payments, and more
Use your own general liability insurance or TaskEasy’s for as low as $2.10/task
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


42. TaskRabbit
@TaskRabbit
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TaskRabbit gives you the opportunity to tackle home projects for local community members. When you become a Tasker, you can serve as a handyman, assemble furniture, mount televisions, provide moving assistance, and more.

Key Features:
Find jobs you love and choose your rates to make extra cash
Create a schedule that fits your life
Get notified of potential nearby jobs
Complete the work and submit an invoice
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


43. Turo

@turo
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Whether you want to make some extra money to pay off your car sooner or to pad your savings account, you can make your financial goals a reality with Turo. This gig economy app empowers you to make your car work for you by renting it.

Key Features:
List your car in as few as 10 minutes
Allow the app to set your car’s rental price based on market value, location, time of year and other data or you can manually set your own daily price
Get paid by direct deposit within five days
Earn 65%-85% of the trip price depending on the vehicle package you choose
Use your own commercial rental insurance and waive Turo’s vehicle protection to earn more of the trip price
List your car for free and don’t worry about monthly fees or buying in
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


44. Uber
@Uber
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A gig economy app for ride sharing, Uber gives you the opportunity to drive when you want and earn as much as you want. Drive with Uber anytime, day or night, year-round and earn more with longer trips and when demand is higher than normal.

Key Features:
Set your own schedule
Trip fares begin with a base amount and increase with time and distance
Get turn-by-turn directions, tools for earning more, and 24/7 support
Simply open the app to start receiving trip requests and get information about riders and directions to their location or destination
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


45. Upwork
@Upwork
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The largest freelancing website, Upwork helps freelancers connect with businesses. You will have the chance to connect with more clients and run and grow your freelance business when you sign up to be a freelancer with Upwork.

Key Features:
Choose your clients and projects as the app highlights ideal jobs
Search projects and respond to client invitations
A wide variety of available jobs with high pay
Gradually increase your likelihood of being hired by more Upwork clients as you successfully complete projects
All invoices and payments fall under Upwork Payment Protection to help ensure you get paid for work successfully completed through the website
Freelancer fees are based on a sliding scale dependent upon your lifetime billings with clients across all hourly and fixed-price contracts
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


46. VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner)
@vrbo
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Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) helps you keep your vacation rental up and running even when you aren’t there by renting it to others who are looking for a touch of home when they travel. Pegged the most popular vacation rental site in the US, VRBO is part of the HomeAway family.

Key Features:
Keep your property’s calendar up to date and manage bookings with a few taps
Receive notifications for new inquiries and reservation requests
Manage conversations with potential guests and keep their details in one place
Send payment requests and receive payments securely
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


47. Wingz
@WingzTeam
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Wingz is the gig economy app that helps you become riders’ favorite driver. This peer-to-peer marketplace helps personal drivers earn extra cash by driving full or part time, managing your own schedule, and accepting only the rides you want to provide.

Key Features:
Rides are pre-scheduled, door-to-door, and flat-rate
Passengers can rebook you when you become their favorite
Payments and tips are processed by credit card
Provide airport rides, rides for seniors, or rides to and from events
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


48. Airbnb
@Airbnb
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A community-driven hospitality company, Airbnb enables homeowners to offer their homes and unique experiences to travelers. Monetize your extra space and earn some extra income as a host using the app to list your home for prospective travelers to search by price, neighborhood, amenities, and more.

Key Features:
Share your space and earn extra money
Update listings and calendar availability quickly and easily
Message guests and manage reservations from within the app
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


49. YourMechanic
@yourmechanic
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YourMechanic is a gig economy app that gives expert automotive technicians the chance to connect with customers at their home or office. Become a mechanic for YourMechanic and enjoy the freedom of setting your own flexible hours and making better pay than you would at a shop or car dealership.

Key Features:
You choose your hours; work evenings, weekends, or full time if you wish
Make $40-$50/hour and get paid fairly every time
Choose the type of job, location, and time to work
Basic repair and maintenance work without any complex jobs like engine overhauls or major transmission work
Let the app handle marketing, booking appointments, delivering parts, buying insurance, and providing support
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE


50. Zeel
@GetZeel
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If you are a massage therapist who gets stressed by working long hours or being unable to set your own rates, give Zeel a shot. This gig economy app connects you with clients in your area and gives you the chance to set your own schedule and earn what you deserve.

Key Features:
Connect with customers for same-day massage appointments
Convenient and safe appointments
Earn an average of 75% of the total cost of the Zeel massage you perform
Weekly direct deposit payments
18% gratuity automatically added to the price of the massage and then 100% of it is passed on to you
Zeel charges customers for late cancellations
Uses your phone’s GPS system to send you massage requests that are most relevant to you based on your location
Download:
iTunes – FREE
Google Play – FREE​
 
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Websites Better Than Fiverr
Upwork
When it comes to similar websites to Fiverr, Upwork is often the first one that comes to mind because of its excellent reputation for connecting clients with the best freelancers.

Like Fiverr, Upwork offers a wide range of services and they have set guidelines and regulations to ensure that every transaction goes down smoothly.

If you are looking for freelancers, you only need to provide sufficient information about your project and Upwork will present a list of top experts that you can choose from.

You can then sift through the candidates by reviewing profiles and portfolios, and select the one that you consider to be the best fit. Once you make your choice, Upwork will then create a virtual workspace for you and your hire to continue communication during the course of the contract.

The website also handles payment for work done, so it is very unlikely that you will be scammed out of money.

Pros
  • Upwork has hundreds of services to choose from that are available under many categories.
  • The platform gives you the opportunity to reach more clients than most other platforms.
  • Freelancers can get a full-time contract on the platform if the client is pleased with their initial work.
  • Upwork commission is only 10% of what the freelancers make, which is less than Fiverr.
Cons
  • It takes a lot of time to build a reputation on Upwork. You typically require a lot of reviews to get more work.
Where Upwork takes an edge over Fiverr
Other than the fact that Upwork’s commission is half of what Fiverr takes, I personally prefer Upwork’s bidding system to Fiverr.

Fiverr lists their gigs into non-negotiable price categories, so you either find the one that fits your budget or you don’t. But with Upwork, freelancers get to bid on jobs that clients post.

This means, as a client, you may get your work for less than the price you’ll get elsewhere, however, do not expect quality freelancers to undercut themselves too much otherwise you may find yourself with a lackluster end product.

Freelancer
Freelancer is another popular website like Fiverr that users choose in search of things that Fiverr cannot offer.

It acts as a central hub and connects freelancers and clients in need of their service. You will rarely not find what you are looking for since the platform houses more than 40 million freelancers across over a thousand niches.

At the moment, more than 29 million users of Freelancer are active and the number gets bigger with each passing day. You will find services ranging from web development, to translation, and copywriting. And the platform guarantees that you find the ideal job that fits your skillset.

Pros
  • Freelancer houses all kinds of jobs, so you will find just about any service you can imagine.
  • The platform allows for greater flexibility and freedom, so you can choose the assignments you want to take and set your work schedule for when it suits you.
  • Freelancer has a downloadable app that helps you keep track of time. This aids in payment as you can take a screenshot of your working hours and send it to your employer as evidence of how long you’ve worked.
Cons
  • It’s tougher to secure jobs on Freelancer as a newcomer than on Fiverr as most companies on the platform give preference to experienced hires.
Where Freelancer takes an edge
Freelancer favors long term working relationships, where Fiverr focuses mostly on quick jobs. So if you are a freelancer seeking a long term working relationship, then you may have better luck pitching your tent with Freelancer.

Also, the platform has a more flexible payment structure than Fiverr. You can set it to allow you to receive partial payment or after a milestone.

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PeoplePerHour
PeoplePerHour is one freelance marketplace that breeds quality. Here, freelancers are required to pass a quality test before they can be onboarded to bid for work.

So the site favors experience. The more qualifications you have, the more money you stand to make.

Established in 2007, PeoplePerHour is newer than most other platforms on this list, but it is just as good as any other.

PeoplePerHour boasts of housing more than 300,000 freelancers who can get hired for a job through promotional posts.

Their commission charge is reasonable and ranges between 3.5% to 5%. This fee is applicable only after you have made up to $280.

However, PeoplePerHour insists on showing charges in pounds which isn’t exactly ideal for both the seller and buyer as it incurs additional bank charges on currency exchange.

PeoplePerHour’s major niches are content creation, design, and promotion, and it is targeted at sellers who prefer to pay hourly.

Pros
  • PeoplePerHour is a budget-friendly platform, so companies looking to cut costs would find it useful.
  • The entire process of buying and seeking is very transparent, so you are in the loop with all that goes on all the way.
Cons
  • The interface can be a bit difficult to understand.
Where PeoplePerHour is better than Fiverr
In a way, PeoplePerHour has a similar business model as Fiverr. However, its vetting process is where it stands above Fiverr.

It carefully checks each freelancer before they are granted access to its platform.

Guru
If you are seeking to engage the services of freelancers that meet your specific needs, then Guru is a great place to look.

The platform is a favorite to a lot of freelancers because its services are available free of charge. In fact, it is one of the most popular freelance marketplaces, especially in America.

With Guru, you can find professional freelancers that can meet your exact business needs.

Where Fiverr is a place for pretty much all services, Guru is where you will find more specialized services, especially designs and other business-related jobs.

Pros
Guru is perfect for finding freelancers that can conveniently handle a one-man task. This is great for small businesses as it helps to reduce closing time.

It has a messaging service that makes it easier for freelancers and clients to communicate with one another.

Cons
It is not suitable for big businesses

Where Guru has an edge
Guru has similar security strengths as Upwork. Unlike Fiverr, it has solid safety precautions for buyers and sellers so it will be difficult to fall prey to scams and con artists on the platform.

SolidGigs
SolidGigs is a Fiverr alternative that helps you find top talent. Once you register on the platform, you will start receiving emails on the best jobs directly to your inbox.

The platform reviews about a hundred freelance lasting websites and compiles them in one place.

They boast of posting the top 1% of freelance jobs that they find, so they claim to weed out the weak opportunities and expose you only to the best ones.

SolidGigs mostly target writers, marketers, designers, and developers, and apart from the job listing, they also provide sufficient resources to help you hone your skills as a freelancer or a Solopreneur.

These courses come in videos and essays from experts in the corresponding niche, and you can also find tips and advice for freelancers.

Pros
  • SolidGigs sends daily job alerts directly to your email which can be a huge time saver, so you will not have to waste your time finding the ideal job.
  • The platform has resources that can aid you in your development whether as a buyer or seller.
Cons
  • SolidGigs is relatively expensive. Payment is $2 for the first day and $19 per month after that.
Best part about SolidGigs
SolidGigs saves you a lot of time finding jobs that will be suited to your needs, unlike Fiverr that requires you to search until you are lucky to meet one that matches your requirements.

Truelancer
Truelancer is a new online marketplace that is known for its affordable cost.

The platform is filled with freelancers who come from areas with low living costs and so can afford to charge less for their work.

While this is not exactly a great thing for the freelancer, it is a fine option for businesses that are based abroad as they will save money on employment costs.

The platform lets you set up one-off jobs or ongoing ones and you can quickly find someone to take up your task in any niche.

Truelancer gives you three options to find a freelancer or online assistant.

You can find them under pre-defined gigs, content-based crowdsourcing options, or by sorting through the profiles of freelancers.

On Truelancer, you can communicate with the freelancer before you commit to the work, so you can first demand a sample of their work before you give them the job.

Pros
  • There’s no shortage of work on this platform if you qualify for it.
Cons
  • Truelancer charges 8-10% per job completed and another 5% if the client requests a refund within 30 days.
Is Truelancer is better than Fiverr
If I’m being honest, then Truelancer and Fiverr are evenly matched. One of the major differences between both is that where Truelancer is susceptible to more unique and personalized workflow, Fiverr gears only towards available projects.

Envato Studio
Envato Studio is a platform that accommodates freelancers who specialize in web design, digital design, and other specific services. If you want to quickly hire freelance talent, then it is a good place to look.

Envato Studio is a member of the popular Envato site where you can buy WordPress themes from.

The platform selects the best fit for your project and it only takes a few minutes. Plus they also have a policy that allows buyers and sellers to share files and communicate with each other.

Envato is made up of experts in different fields that are specialized in specific areas, but you will also find gigs in other categories that you may need.

The platform picks and vets the freelancers on the platform, so entrepreneurs can be sure of getting the best breed of workers.

Envato is easy to use. In fact, posting a listing on it will not cost you more than a few minutes and when you are in, you can select the freelancer that will best suit your needs.

The large pool of professionals provides an opportunity for employers to carefully compare prices and choose the best freelancer that suits their budget, thereby saving money while hiring the best hands.

Pros
  • Envato Studio houses some of the best creative designers and web developers in the market
Cons
  • Envato Studio does not feature custom orders.
How Envato Studio is better than Fiverr
Unlike Fiverr that leaves you to painstakingly find your hires yourself, Envato only requires you to create a job posting and they will provide you with the best candidates for you.

Flexjobs
Flexjobs is a popular job listing site that simplifies the search. The website has plenty of opportunities to match your skills and years of experience.

The best part is that you will likely never come across any scam listing, broken links, or duplicate listing. In other words, it is one of the safest Fiverr alternatives you will find around.

Pros
  • Flexjobs has thousands of new opportunities all the time, so you can rest assured that you will find a new job that you can apply for every day.
  • Most of the jobs on the website are high quality, especially because they have been hand-screened.
  • The website has up to 59 different categories to choose from that include full-time, part-time, global, and local jobs.
Cons
  • Flexjobs is not free
Where Flexjobs is preferred over Fiverr
Unlike Fiverr, all of Flexjobs gigs are usually airtight and reliable because they are posted by real and verifiable companies. About 5,000 companies currently use Flexjobs.

FreeUp

FreeUp is another Fiverr alternative that is highly rated among freelancers.

The website is also popular among companies that are looking to hire quality freelancers to handle important jobs.

The platform carefully reviews each freelancer before they are admitted into the site, hence eliminating room for scammers and inappropriately skilled freelancers.

If you are a buyer, you can find good fits across different categories and you will find experts in web design, advertisement, Amazon, eCommerce, and more.

Payment is usually automated and made weekly. The site pays via PayPal, credit card, or ACH.

Pros
  • As the name implies, FreeUp is free to use
  • Payment is weekly
Cons
  • You will find it tough to compete as a standalone freelancer as the sight is tailored to favor those willing to work for agencies.
How good is FreeUp against Fiverr
Unlike Fiverr, FreeUp vets candidates before they are accepted into the site and it allows only the top 1% entry.

Toptal

Toptal has its name coined from top talent signifying that its pool of workers comes from the top 3% of available talent across various industries.

Since quality is expensive, the site usually offers access to businesses at a premium price.

Toptal is dedicated to ensuring that freelancers can work seamlessly from inside the workplace.

The talents you will find on the website are not only experts in their fields, but they are also fluent in English so that buyers and sellers can easily communicate.

Toptal has a 2-week trial period for freelancers and if their employers are not satisfied with the performance during that period, their services will be waived.

This strict measure ensures that only the best remain on the site.

Pros
  • The Toptal screening process is thorough and airtight.
Cons
  • It is difficult for newcomers to find their footing on the platform.
Where Toptal is preferred over Fiverr
Toptal does not accept every freelancer that applies like Fiverr. In fact, it only picks 3% and eliminates the other 97% of the competition.

This ensures that only high-quality freelancers remain on the site.

As a freelancer, being on the site also guarantees that you will be receiving high paying jobs regularly.

Gigbucks
Gigbucks is a freelance marketplace for short term assignments.

Here, sellers can create gigs that range between $5 – $50 and can approach buyers directly.

As a freelancer, you can post as many gigs as you like as long as you don’t post the same gig repeatedly, otherwise, you may have the account suspended.

The site works based on similar principles as Fiverr and other freelance sites.

The worker simply signs up and jumps on available jobs.

Keeping a good profile is also an important part of how to get good jobs on the platform.

Pros
  • Gigs are free to post and the posts can be made by sellers or buyers. The more gigs a seller posts, the more the chances of receiving a job offer.
  • Gigbucks’ unique review system allows you to receive more high paying clients as long as your performance soars.
  • The platform has great customer service and their response time is quite fast.
Cons
  • The maximum payout per project is $50
  • Newcomers must wait for 14 days before they can make withdrawals.
Best part about Gigbucks
Gigbucks has a smaller community than Fiverr which means that the competition is also smaller.

In comparison, if you are new to the world of micro job sites, you will find it easier to break into Gigbucks than Fiverr.

Outsourcely
Outsourcely is one online marketplace that prefers to use the term ‘remote workers’ instead of freelancers.

It is a staffing network that supplies remote workers to assist businesses in a long-term engagement as opposed to one time assignments that are often associated with Fiverr.

The platform focuses on providing remote workers at a low cost of hire and this sets it aside from other freelancing platforms like Fiverr.

Pros
  • Workers can be paid directly without incurring extra costs.
  • Employers can screen workers directly.
Cons
  • Outsourcely is not palatable for one-off assignments.
Benefit you get with Outsourcely
If you are looking to establish a long term working relationship, then Outsourcely is a good place to look. Fiverr is preferable for short term assignments.

DesignCrowd
DesignCrowd is a platform that hosts over 600,000 freelancers and is ideal for businesses that are seeking independent design experts.

The platform ensures seamless collaboration via tools that aid clear communication between sellers and buyers.

Pros
  • Money back is guaranteed if the delivery is below par
  • High paying gigs for freelancers
Cons
  • Absence of custom offers
How DesignCrowd is better
DesignCrowd has a starting package of $99 against Fiverr’s $5, so freelancers stand the chance to make a lot more money on the platform.

Nexxt
Nexxt is an online hub for talent that uses traditional resume-style portfolios to recommend candidates for hire.

The platform also allows potential employers to advertise their company’s information for employees to come knocking.

Pros
  • Job seekers can apply directly via mail or on the website.
Cons
  • Absence of custom offers
Best part about Nexxt
Nexxt leverages infographic and demographic data to make comparisons between potential candidates and choose the best fit whereas Fiverr freelancers usually land the job on a first come basis or because of their reviews.

Credo
Credo is a freelance platform that vets potential hires before listing them on the site.

The platform does not cover a lot of niches. In fact, it only specializes in SEO and marketing.

Pros
  • The platform vets freelancers before they are listed.
Cons
  • It does not cover a lot of niches.
How Credo is better than Fiverr
Once a gig is bought on Fiverr, the platform barely has anything to do with you unless there is a serious dispute.

Whereas Credo assists with project proposal and clarification, and even checks occasionally to see how well it is going.
 
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