Why look elsewhere? Users often leave Micro1 because of Rates that vary widely by field, and waits for a match. Below are platforms that solve this specific pain point.
Micro1 requires an interview on 100% of listings we've checked (n=42).
Micro1 vets you once with its AI interviewer, Zara, then matches you to projects, and its rates vary widely by field: legal and healthcare roles post the highest, language roles the lowest. If your field sits at the low end of that range, or you are waiting for a match, the platforms below hire the same people and state their rates up front.
Micro1 has the most open roles we track, and Remo Experts the highest median rate
Micro1 ranks 2nd of 4 on median hourly pay and 1st of 4 on open roles we track among the platforms on this page.
| Platform | Open roles we track | Median hourly listing | Pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro1 | 393 | $70 | Not published |
| Remo Experts | 14 | $105 | Monthly |
| DataAnnotation Tech | Not tracked | Not tracked | Not published |
| Alignerr | 60 | $22.50 | Weekly |
| SME Careers | 261 | $50 | Weekly |
Roles and rates as listed by each platform, from our dataset on October 4, 2026. Some platforms post only part of their work as public listings, so a low count can undercount available work. Medians cover hourly listings only and need at least 10 of them. "Not tracked" means we don't collect that platform's listings.
Remo Experts (REX) recruits subject-matter experts, from coders and STEM PhDs to writers and video editors, and says it has 120K+ experts across 230+ domains. You need a bachelor's degree, a 15 to 20 minute entry exam and a Persona ID check, and open listings have a $105 median. Contractors who are in report that onboarding and weekly meetings are paid, and pay goes out monthly through Stripe, Payoneer or Wise. ID verification can take several weeks.
We track 14 open Remo Experts roles with a $105 median hourly listing, against 393 and $70 on Micro1. It pays monthly.
💬 Real User Feedback
"While I was an applicant there, the communication was a bit lacking, which is the complete opposite of when you actually get in! The leaders, reviewers, and other workers are highly communicative and genuinely nice people. I love working for this company; don't let the applicants' reviews throw you off."
– Camilla Vieira • May 6
"I have my persona verification being processed since April. I am from Nigeria and I scored 100% in the exam and used my passport for identity verification. Support never responds. The company looked like it had some prospect but now I just don't know."
– Funke • May 12
- ✓ Contractors report paid onboarding and weekly meetings
- ✓ Open listings have a $105 median rate
ID verification can take several weeks
Current Openings
3 latest listings from Remo Experts
New Zealand Egocentric Video Data Collector---Insta360 X5 REQUIRED
Australia Egocentric Video Data Collector---Insta360 X5 REQUIRED
Canada Egocentric Video Data Collector---Insta360 X5 REQUIRED
DataAnnotation pays remote contractors to rank AI responses, check facts, label data and write code, on their own schedule with no minimum hours. Its homepage states $25 to $150 an hour: general projects start at $25 to $50+ and coding projects at $40 to $150+. You get in by passing a one-hour Starter Assessment that can't be retaken, and you withdraw by PayPal whenever you like. Its FAQ doesn't list eligible countries, and support is minimal.
💬 Real User Feedback
"Allows you to work on your own schedule, provides engaging tasks and projects, and fantastic experience working with AI models with a vast variety of goals. Not a scam whatsoever—this platform has been reliable and pays well."
– Martin • Dec 25
"When there were projects to work on I never had an issue. Payments are on the spot and always accurate. I wish I could work on more projects but there hasn't been any available for a while now."
– Vittorio F. • Dec 19
"Reliable and selective. This company has a robust screening and onboarding process, but once qualified, there is plenty to do and the pay tends to be better than competitors. Worth the initial effort to get accepted."
– Samuel H. • Jan 6
- ✓ States $25 to $150/hr, with coding projects at the top
- ✓ Withdraw by PayPal whenever you like
Starter Assessment can only be taken once
Alignerr is Labelbox's contributor platform for code challenges, domain prompts, voice data and rubric grading. Its homepage states $10 to $280 an hour, each project lists its rate before you start, and contributors are paid weekly through Deel. Every contributor passes a Persona ID check, some jobs add a Zara AI interview or skills assessment, and each project starts with a calibration phase. Its organic Trustpilot reviews average 4.6 out of 5 in our study, the highest of the platforms we track.
We track 60 open Alignerr roles with a $22.50 median hourly listing, against 393 and $70 on Micro1. It pays weekly.
💬 Real User Feedback
"Not too much to add. Zara is amazing, and the feedback is great. I really enjoyed the whole onboarding experience and found it very professional."
– Victor David Vendrell L. • Jan 21
"Easy and clear information provided throughout the process. Good AI tools that make the work straightforward and efficient."
– Rodrigo Alcázar S. • Jan 21
"Good place for remote work with flexible scheduling. However, projects often have strict time limits that can feel rushed. Overall a decent platform if you can work quickly."
- ✓ Rate listed on each project before you start
- ✓ Paid weekly through Deel
Persona identity check for every contributor
Current Openings
3 latest listings from Alignerr
Software Engineer Task Author (AI Training)
CFD Engineer — AI Task Designer (OpenFOAM)
CFD Engineer — AI Task Designer Remote (OpenFOAM)
SME Careers is SuperAnnotate's network for subject matter experts who train and evaluate AI models. You apply with a CV and take a recorded AI interview, some roles add a qualification exam or a call, and a human makes the final hiring decision. Contracts and weekly payouts run through Deel, in any country Deel supports. Listings publish a maximum rate only, so expect typical pay below the figure shown.
We track 261 open SME Careers roles with a $50 median hourly listing, against 393 and $70 on Micro1. It pays weekly.
💬 Real User Feedback
"The people here are awesome—both the SuperAnnotate team and the high-quality colleagues I worked with. This was my first time, and despite some early snags, the team was incredibly supportive. The work is meaningful and the payment is reliable."
– Tina S. • Nov 2
"SuperAnnotate is a great company. The work has been pretty steady, and the leaders are excellent."
– Michael N. • Nov 2
- ✓ Weekly payouts through Deel
- ✓ Open in any country Deel supports
Includes a recorded AI interview
Current Openings
4 latest listings from SME Careers
Workforce Experience Specialists
Legal & Compliance Specialist
Finance & Accounting Specialist
Healthcare Specialist
A verified Micro1 profile keeps you in its talent pool, so it is worth keeping in the mix. Run it next to Remo Experts, which recruits experts across 230+ domains, or DataAnnotation, which states its rates on its homepage. Most people work 2 to 3 platforms at once rather than switching.