Walmart's delivery app: drivers choose offers for delivery, shopping or returns. Independent contractors, age 18+, in all 50 states. Needs auto insurance, a license and a Social Security card; motor vehicle and criminal checks may apply.
Why I recommend it: The page gives no pay rates, so check the in-app earnings estimate and subtract gas and vehicle wear before you commit.
Free account for temp, part-time, full-time and on-demand work. No interview or résumé needed. Its page says W-2 shifts pay in 1 to 2 days and that it serves all 50 states.
Why I recommend it: One of the broadest lists on the page, with no résumé needed, which is useful when you don't want to rebuild one. Read each posting to see whether it is a W-2 or contractor shift.
Delivery driving with your own vehicle in blocks you choose in the Flex app. Requires age 21+, a driver's license, a qualifying vehicle and a smartphone. Amazon cites typical pay of $18 to $25 an hour.
Why I recommend it: Expect vehicle costs (gas, wear, insurance) to come out of that range. The page doesn't mention background checks, pay timing or contractor status, so read the terms before you sign up.
Get paid to test websites and apps by speaking your thoughts aloud, answering surveys or joining live calls. You apply and are matched to studies.
Why I recommend it: Useful if you want UX or product experience on your résumé. The page doesn't state pay per test or payout timing. Reviewers mention PayPal and one reported a cancelled payment, so read the terms and the FAQ.
Subscription job board for remote, part-time and flexible jobs. Job seekers pay a membership fee for full access.
Why I recommend it: This one costs money. A third-party review put plans at $6.95 a week up to $179.40 a year, with a 30-day money-back guarantee on some plans, but I could not confirm current prices on FlexJobs's own site. Check before you pay.
Freelance transcription, captioning and subtitle work. Posted pay ranges from $0.40 to $1.10 per audio minute for transcription, paid weekly by PayPal, with a short skills test and sample.
Why I recommend it: Rev's page says applications are waitlisted because of high volume. Per-minute pay can work out to modest hourly earnings depending on how fast you work. No minimum hours.
Marketplace for dog sitting, boarding and walking. Rover takes 15% of your fees and handles client payments.
Why I recommend it: Free to list, but Rover keeps 15%. The page doesn't mention a background check or contractor status, so read the terms. Works best in cities and suburbs with many pet owners.
Online platform for teaching live classes to learners ages 1 to 18. Outschool keeps a 30% teacher fee; payment comes by PayPal 7 to 13 days after a class starts. Open to teachers in the U.S. and several other countries.
Why I recommend it: A strong fit if you can teach coding, math or study skills to kids. You set your own classes and price, but you keep 70%, and you pay your own taxes. I took the fee and pay timing from Outschool's teacher FAQ.
Paid research projects and focus groups. Participants are identity-verified and screened before each study, and some studies need a specific profession.
Why I recommend it: Pay varies widely by study and its page shows no amounts. Good for people with a specific job title or skills. Verification is strict, so expect to confirm your identity.
Delivery with a car, scooter or bicycle (bikes in select cities). Dashers are independent contractors who pick their own hours. Minimum age is 18 (19 or 21 in some states). A Social Security number is used for a background check.
Why I recommend it: Quick to start and good for covering a short gap. As a contractor you pay your own taxes and vehicle costs. Instant cash-out needs DoorDash's debit card. DoorDash recently agreed to a $131.5 million NYC wage settlement; see the library's article on it.
Remote job board with filters for salary, benefits and region. A paid premium tier is promoted on the page.
Why I recommend it: The page I read has no part-time filter, and it doesn't say whether basic use is free, so look for part-time or contract in individual listings. Try it for contract tech work.
Marketplace where you list tasks such as furniture assembly, moving help and handyman work and get matched with local clients.
Why I recommend it: I couldn't verify the fee, background check or pay from TaskRabbit's own page. A third-party article says the Tasker fee is $25, so confirm that before you sign up. Best for people with tools or handy skills.
