Micro job sites pay you for small online tasks you can do from almost any country, but the pay per task is low, so see it as extra money next to your day job. Below I show what you do on each site, when you can cash out and how it pays.
My top 3 micro job sites
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#1 TimeBucks
Best for: Many kinds of small tasks in one place
Small social media tasks, like following people or liking pages and videos, plus surveys, videos and paid offers. It has a low $3 threshold and many payout options.
- Cash out from
- $3
- Paid via
- AirTM · Wise · PayPal +5 more
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#2 OneForma
Best for: Data collection, transcription and translation jobs
Relatively high rewards per job, and it pays every month via PayPal or Payoneer with no threshold.
- Cash out from
- None
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer
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#3 CrowdGen
Best for: AI data projects
Projects to collect and label data for AI, paid via PayPal, Payoneer, bank transfer, AirTM or an e-wallet.
- Cash out from
- Nonepaid per project
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer · Direct bank transfer +2 more
To earn the most, join around 5 to 7 sites, so you get access to more tasks.
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Compare all 9 micro job sites
| Site | What you do | Cash out from | Paid via | Join or read review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social media tasks, surveys, videos, offers | $3 | AirTM · Wise · PayPal +5 more | ||
| Data collection, transcription, translation · app | None | PayPal · Payoneer | ||
| AI data projects for certain countries | Nonepaid per project | PayPal · Payoneer · Direct bank transfer +2 more | ||
| Research projects, few but well paid | None5% or $1 fee per payment | PayPal | ||
| Calls, appointments, price checks · US only | Nonepaid weekly | Bank transfer | ||
| Sort website data, plus paid surveys | $10 | PayPal · SEPA · Transferwise | ||
| AI tasks like tagging images · Android and iPhone app | $10paid every Tuesday | PayPal · Bitcoin | ||
| Many small job categories | $9Payoneer $20; first payout needs a PIN by mail | Payoneer · PayPal · Dwolla (US only) +2 more | ||
| Photos of products in stores · Europe only, app | None | PayPal · Bank transfer |
No site on this list matches these filters.
9 top micro job sites
As I’ve mentioned earlier, this guide’s goal is to help you find the best micro job sites you can join.
So, I will only include sites that are really worth your time instead of listing as many sites as possible.
I will keep updating this list, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back from time to time for new opportunities.
#1 TimeBucks
- What you do
- Social media tasks, surveys, videos, offers
- Cash out from
- $3
- Paid via
- AirTM · Wise · PayPal +5 more
TimeBucks offers many different micro jobs you can do. The main ones are small social media tasks, like following people or liking pages and videos. You can also earn by answering surveys, watching online slideshows, watching videos, taking paid offers, and more.
It has a good number of micro jobs available, so you’ll be able to earn a decent amount regularly. It has a low payout threshold of $3, and once you reach it, you can withdraw your earnings via AirTM, Wise, PayPal, Visa, Skrill, Litecoin, Solana, and Revolut.
#2 OneForma
- What you do
- Data collection, transcription, translation · app
- Cash out from
- None
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer
OneForma is a full-fledged micro job site. It is available more or less worldwide, so you can register as a member regardless of where you live. You can earn by completing jobs that require data collection, transcriptions, or translations. You can also earn by inviting other people to join the site.
What makes this site a good option is that you don’t have to reach a threshold to get paid. This is because they will pay you every month (of course, you have to earn first). Payment is done every month, and it will cover all your earnings from the previous month.
You can either choose to get paid via PayPal or Payoneer. OneForma also offers relatively high rewards for its micro jobs, so you’ll be able to earn a decent amount from it. You just have to be patient when applying for micro jobs because you won’t always get accepted.
#3 CrowdGen
- What you do
- AI data projects for certain countries
- Cash out from
- Nonepaid per project
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer · Direct bank transfer +2 more
CrowdGen is a company that specializes in collecting and labeling images, text, speech, audio, video, and other data used to build and continuously improve the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence systems. It has gone through many name changes, including Appen Tasks, Appen Crowd, and Appen Connect.
To earn, you have to work on one of the projects posted on the site. It offers payments via PayPal or Payoneer. You can also get paid via direct bank transfer, Airtm, or an e-wallet.
CrowdGen is technically available globally. That means you can register as a member regardless of where you live. However, to sign up as a member, you’ll need to apply for any of the projects listed. The only problem is that projects are only available in certain locations, so you have to live in a certain country to be eligible to join CrowdGen.
#4 Respondent
- What you do
- Research projects, few but well paid
- Cash out from
- None5% or $1 fee per payment
- Paid via
- PayPal
Respondent is a form of crowdsourcing site that will pay you for participating in research activities. So, you will basically be participating in research projects. Aside from participating in research projects, you can also earn by inviting other people to join the site.
The good thing about this site is, you don’t have to reach a threshold to withdraw your earnings. Whenever you complete a project, the site will pay you via PayPal as soon as it receives the payment from the company/individual that posted the project.
It doesn’t have as many opportunities as the other sites on this list, but what makes it a good option is that most of the projects it offers pay a rather significant amount. So, even though there aren’t a lot of earning opportunities, you will still be able to earn a decent amount when you manage to complete even just one project.
#5 Fancy Hands
- What you do
- Calls, appointments, price checks · US only
- Cash out from
- Nonepaid weekly
- Paid via
- Bank transfer
Fancy Hands offers a different kind of micro jobs than most other platforms, and if you live in the US, it can be an interesting way to earn some extra money.
The tasks are, for example, to make phone calls, schedule appointments, track down the best price for something, and more.
Most jobs will pay you $3-$4 per job, and you get paid weekly via bank transfer.
#6 ClickWorker
- What you do
- Sort website data, plus paid surveys
- Cash out from
- $10
- Paid via
- PayPal · SEPA · Transferwise
ClickWorker is a micro jobs site that mainly offers data entry jobs. Most of the jobs will ask you to categorize the data from websites.
It has a relatively low payout threshold of $10, so you’ll be able to withdraw your earnings quite easily. Once you hit the threshold, you can withdraw it either via PayPal, Transferwise, or SEPA.
What makes this site a decent option is, if you don’t feel like doing data entry jobs or if there aren’t any available jobs, you can still earn by answering paid surveys. So, it’s a bit more flexible in terms of the earning opportunities it offers.
#7 Hive Micro
- What you do
- AI tasks like tagging images · Android and iPhone app
- Cash out from
- $10paid every Tuesday
- Paid via
- PayPal · Bitcoin
Hive Micro offers plenty of micro jobs, and you can join from any country.
Most of the tasks are tasks that need human intelligence to train AI, so you will, for example, identify items in images, classify pixels in images, and similar tasks. It takes some patience, but with a bit of practice, it can be a nice way to find legit micro jobs.
Once you have earned $10, you can get paid in PayPal cash or Bitcoin.
#8 MicroWorkers
- What you do
- Many small job categories
- Cash out from
- $9Payoneer $20; first payout needs a PIN by mail
- Paid via
- Payoneer · PayPal · Dwolla (US only) +2 more
MicroWorkers is an online platform that will allow you to earn money by doing small online jobs. It has quite a lot of job categories you can choose from, so you won’t run out of opportunities to earn. They don’t pay as well as the other sites on this list, but you will still be able to earn a decent amount. You just need to be a bit more patient.
It has a relatively low payout threshold for PayPal, Dwolla, Skrill, or Transpay ($9). But if you choose to withdraw your earnings via Payoneer, you will need to earn $20, which is relatively high, in my opinion.
The first time you request a payout, a PIN will be mailed to your home address, and it will usually take about four weeks for you to receive it. So, it can take quite some time to get paid the first time. But once you have your PIN, withdrawing your earnings will be a lot easier.
#9 appJobber
- What you do
- Photos of products in stores · Europe only, app
- Cash out from
- None
- Paid via
- PayPal · Bank transfer
appJobber is a micro-job app that will allow you to earn money by completing small jobs. Most of the time, their jobs will involve taking photos of certain products or items in stores/shops. Sometimes, you can also find jobs that will ask you to take photos of certain locations or spots.
You can get paid via PayPal or bank transfer. Best of all, you don’t need to reach a threshold to receive your earnings.
appJobber is only available in Europe. It has a mobile app that works with both Android and iOS devices.
How are the opportunities to earn on micro job sites?
There are plenty of micro job sites, and they have big clients, so there is a steady source of jobs. The opportunities are pretty good.
Join from almost anywhere
Most of these sites let you join and earn, wherever you are from.
Tasks differ by country
The number of opportunities can be different depending on your country.
To choose the right sites, look at their earning potential. I check four things, and every site on this list scores well on them:
- Plenty of opportunities to earn.
- Good pay for the work.
- A realistic payout threshold: one you can easily reach.
- Convenient payment methods.
How to earn the most?
- Choose the right tasksEach site offers different jobs. The list shows which tasks each site has, so pick the ones you find most interesting.
- Use as many as you canTake full advantage of all the earning opportunities on the sites you join. My full reviews explain each earning method.
- Join 5 to 7 sitesMore sites give you access to more opportunities, and that leads to more earnings.
Not a replacement for a day job
What you earn on these sites does not compare to a full-time job. If you start with that expectation, you will be disappointed.
You can start already today.
You can still earn a decent amount by putting in a bit of time and effort regularly, no matter your background.
How I choose the sites on this list
I only put a site on this list when I have tested it myself. I test hundreds of sites every year, and I keep this list updated.
What I look at
- Plenty of opportunities to earn
- Good pay for the work
- A realistic payout threshold
- Convenient payment methods
What readers ask in the comments
This page has 106 comments since 2022, and I answered 52 of them. These are the questions that come up most, with my answers.
Which sites work in my country?Asked about 15 times
My answer: Most of these sites let you join from any country. If you cannot find good options where you live, check out my list of the best international sites, or my lists for your own country.
Does TimeBucks really pay?Asked about 3 times
My answer: TimeBucks definitely pays if you do things honestly. I have never had issues with it, and thousands of my followers earn from it every day. If you do not cheat or use a VPN, you will usually not have any issues.
PayPal does not work in my country. What now?Asked about 3 times
My answer: Use platforms that offer other payout options. There are many great PayPal alternatives. Using someone else’s PayPal will likely get you banned.
Which sites are your top picks?Asked about 2 times
My answer: The ones at the top of the list are my top recommended options. None of the newer sites I have tested are better, but if I find one, I will add it.
Can I do these tasks on my phone?Asked about 1 times
My answer: Yes, you can do many of the tasks from your phone.
Read the comments or ask your own question below.
Ready to start?
All of these sites are free to join. I recommend you join around 5 to 7 sites. If you are already a micro jobs veteran, you can always join more.
I keep this list updated, so bookmark this page. Know a site that belongs here, or have a question? Leave a comment below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best micro job site?
My top 3 are TimeBucks, OneForma and CrowdGen. TimeBucks has many kinds of small tasks with a $3 threshold, OneForma pays relatively high rewards every month, and CrowdGen has AI data projects.
The comparison shows what you do on each of the 9 sites and when you can cash out.
Are microjobs real or fake?
Many are real. All the sites on this list are legit and free to join, and I have tested them myself. Not all micro job sites are worth your time, though, which is why I made this list.
Do microworkers really pay?
Many readers told me their MicroWorkers payouts never arrived, and it charges fees when you withdraw. That is why I took it off this list. Choose one of the sites in the comparison instead.
Can I get paid for micro tasks online?
Yes. You can earn by visiting websites, watching videos, labeling images, collecting data, transcribing and more. Most sites on this list accept members from any country, but the number of tasks can differ by country.
Are microtasks a good way to earn money?
They are a good way to earn some extra money, but not a replacement for a day job. If you put in a bit of time and effort regularly, you can earn a decent amount. You can start no matter your background.
What are some legitimate microtask jobs?
Data entry and data collection on ClickWorker and OneForma, AI tasks like tagging images on Hive Micro, research projects on Respondent, and in-store photo jobs on appJobber in Europe.
Any recommendations for us in NIGERIA
I have a list of the best sites in NG here.
I’m from pakistan
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Timebucks work for fewer people but mostly they are scammer .ihave been using that they band me for reaspon as soon as i reach withdrawn
I have never had issues with Timebucks and thousands of my followers earn from it every day. If you do not cheat, use VPN, or anything like that, you will usually not have any issues.
It worked for me for years, And I withdrew many times, But I stopped because of the Payout threshold, And I got bored… Because there weren’t as many surveys available to me as there used to be…
How to earn money by solving captcha in time bucks app please give me details
Right now that option is not there.
hi im 14 looking for a job help im willing to work 4-5hrs or more
I have a list of the best options for teens here.
I need any kind of job
Which country do you live in? And what are your earning expectations? And how much time and effort are you willing to put into it?
How to earn money on tiktok by watching?
It is not a way to make much money. But I have a video that explains all the details about it here.
How to earn money in TikTok
You mean by creating content? That is not something I can just give a quick answer o, but overall you need to find a niche, create great content, and then monetize it through, for example, affiliate offers.
Hi Sir
I’m from Gabon and PayPal is not available here
Then use platforms that offer other payout options. There are many great PayPal alternatives. You can see a list of PayPal alternatives here.
Hello , sir , what are the best survey or click platforms for Nepal
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Thank you very much
You are welcome.
Timebucks doesn’t payout $5; it’s $10, and you can’t cash out on your own. They will do it for you. I have $5 there, and they won’t give it to me.
Timebucks definitely pays if you do things honestly.
But it seems you have misunderstood how their payment system works. You have to go to your settings and choose a method and then once your account has been approved, they will process they payments daily. You can click the link above to read the full review and tutorial to see more details.
As an Indian student what’s the best platform
You can check out the best sites in India here.
I need something doing because am a new mum and less busy
I explain how you can get started in the article above.
I want a job Because I’m a housewife. It really need to find a job to give financially to my children.
What kind of income are you looking for? And how much time are you willing to invest?
Good day Mike I really love the review of work u are doing but concerning microworker and the withdrawal u made mention in ur review Abt the microworker that to place a withdrawal they will have to send a pin to my mail pls I want to kw which of the mail is it my e-mail or my residence address?
You can click to read the full review above and that explains exactly how it works. But in short – it is your home address it will be sent to.
Mikael I like the way how you make your reviews very unique, and before I sign up for any site I have to read your review whether it’s good for me, if possible can you find some newly launched micro task sites that we can join? Something better I hope you have taken into your consideration
Very happy to hear you like my reviews.
The options on the list above are still the best I have come across and none of the newer ones I have tested are better. But if I come across any, I will add them to the list.
Why always I’m not qualifying for surveys even when I put in most accurate answers
You can read more about how to qualify for surveys here.
J’ai des difficultés avec les captcha sur rapidworkers
You need to contact their support about this.
Please sir in one forman there is airtm in they payment method
You can click the link in the article above to read the full tutorial with all the details.
Hey, can you do a review for
Toloka Yandex please. Someone recommended it for me
You can read my Toloka review here.
Hive micro doesn’t allow registration from my Kyrgyzstan
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Can I use a mobile phone to participate in this micro task sides??
Yes, you can do many of the tasks from your phone.
What about Earnhoney?
You can check my full Earnhoney review here.
out of the list, which ones do ur prefer for 1st, 02nd, and 03rd places?
The ones at the top of the list are my top recommended options.
Is hive micro is still working ?
Yes.
Hey Mikael, What about in Bangladesh?
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
I’d like to know more for someone like who live in the Philippines po
Do you have recommendation sir?
You can check the best sites in the PH here.
thank you from the uk your a great blooke
Thanks. I appreciate that.
Hi best ways to earn money in India
You can see a list of the best sites in India here.
Hey Mikael, what are the best sites to earn in Zambia.
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Will you help me to make 20 dollar in a month
Just use some of the options on the list above.
Hi Mikael,
. I am from India. I am a housewife right now.. Due to some reason I left my job.. Plz suggest me micro jobs like Timebucks.. I am doing this jobs since 1 year.
You can check out the list above.
And then you can also check this list of the best free ways to earn in India.
What are the best websites for Pakistan i cant seem to find any
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hello Mikael,
I enjoyed reading your article, thank you
So, I Am a student , and I am looking for an online data entry job (like converting pdf to excel etc), I was personally lost and didn’t know which platform to choose .What could you please recommend ? and l live in Zimbabwe.
Thanks again.
You can check a list of the best data entry jobs here.
Hey Mikael.
Am 21 years old. I’m from South Asia, Bangladesh.
Can you suggest me some microwork
platform, where i can earn real money from my country?
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
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Hey Mikael,
Thanks for the information.
I live in Nigeria and we can’t use PayPal. Is there any other thing I can do? Can I use someone else’s PayPal account? Ofcourse, someone in a different country.
Using someone else’s PayPal will likely get you banned. Just use platforms that offer other payout options instead.
Hello Mikael,
I enjoyed reading your article, thank you
So, I Am a student , and I am looking for an online legit job, I was personally lost and didn’t know which platform to choose.What could you please recommend?and i live in spain.
Thanks again.
You can check a list of options for students here.
And a list of some options for Spain here.
Thanks You for this informations, Sir Mikael. I really need it.
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You are welcome.
Hi Mikael,
I enjoyed reading your article, thank you ^^
So, I Am a student (20 years old), and since I am looking for an online legit job, I was personally lost and didn’t know which platform to choose( even if I had read the full reviews).
What could you please recommend?
Thanks again.
Which country do you live in? And how much do you expect to earn?
Very lovely information
Glad you like it.
Thank you very much for this information
You are welcome.
Can you make 100 or 200 a day on either of these sites ?
If you mean $100-$200 per day, then that is definitely not possible with the sites above.
This to bring you to your kind attention that you’re realistic and with sincerity.
I need a favour from you.
The favour is school me how to find crypto currency online job, like Admin, moderator, customer service Agent.
Thanks for your understanding and prompt action
Glad you like my content. But I do not offer private coaching.
Good Day to you, Mr. Mikael.
I would like to try these online Micro Job websites to earn additional income. What could you recommend for a newbie like me from the Bangladesh?
Just go for the options above where it says you can join from all countries.
Hi sir,
Kindly make videos for startup companies. Some people’s doesn’t aware of these all tasks, set up and less guidelines. So we will create a group of those and providing employment opportunities to them. Waiting for best easy earning options videos for startups or vendors all across the Globe.
Sorry but I do not understand what you are looking for?
Greetings thanks to inform the legit online website that pay for tasks. But I have a question that which of the platform work in Africa especially in my Country Ethiopia?
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.
Hello sir, thank you for this golden information about remote online sites that offer job opportunities. I recently joined Remotasks and I am really disappointed because it didn’t make it to the list –and I once read somewhere that it is (Remotasks) the most convenient and well paying remote online site. Now my question is, how can you rate Remotasks comparing it to the above #9 sites that you have listed. Thank you and great job Mikael.
You can check out my full Remotasks review here and see my opinion about it.
Good Day to you, Mr. Mikael.
I would like to try these online Micro Job websites to earn additional income. What could you recommend for a newbie like me from the Philippines?
Thanks.
You can just use some of the options above. And you can also check out this list of some of the best sites in the Philippines.
Hi there, I can only work part time. If I will choose between prize rebel and picoworkers, which would give me a good extra income to spend with my extra time? Or if you will be the one to make a choice, which of the two you would prefer?
I would personally prefer PrizeRebel.
But it also depends a lot on the country you live in and what kind of tasks you are interested in doing.
When I see a lot of person from online earnings. You are the one legitimate compare to others. What to do. What don’t to do.
Glad you like my content.
keep up, you are wonderful and your great explanation, make more videos on how can we do surveys and offers for Africans and world wide….
and also tell as more websites that can easily we do ,because some websites take so much time to be get more even they pay 0.0001$or 0.001$ for doing one task and it is not possible to make 10$ per day so give as some ideas on how we can make it..
after all keep going well-done!!!!
You can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.