DataAnnotation alternatives for AI trainers
The best alternatives to DataAnnotation right now are Meridial, Mercor, and micro1. Together they have 965 open jobs in the same work, mostly languages, finance, and STEM. DataAnnotation itself has 113 open jobs. The list updates every 5 minutes.
DataAnnotation, the worker platform of Surge AI, offers tasks such as rating and rewriting chatbot answers, checking AI code, and writing hard prompts. To join, you take a Starter Assessment of about 1 hour, and you can take it only once. Workers say many applicants wait for months or never hear back. Reviewers also say accounts can lose all projects overnight with no reason given, and work can dry up for weeks. In an alternative, look for a hiring step with a clear reply, such as a spoken interview. Also check for steady work in your field and the payout methods for your country.
Meridial437 open jobsHighest median payMercor$80/hrMost entry level jobs
RWS TrainAI51 entry level jobs10 DataAnnotation alternatives, ranked
1. Meridial1.5 on Trustpilot
The expert network built for frontier AI training
- Same work
- 437 jobs
- Median pay
- $37/hr
- Entry level
- 9 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Every two weeks
Languages221
STEM85
Coding57
Generalist31
Medical19
2. Mercor4.5 on Trustpilot
Organize your human intelligence to power the AI economy
- Same work
- 272 jobs
- Median pay
- $80/hr
- Entry level
- 23 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Weekly
- STEM86
- Coding56
- Generalist38
- Medical31
Finance25
3. micro14.7 on Trustpilot
Leverage your expertise to train next-generation AI models
- Same work
- 256 jobs
- Median pay
- $73/hr
- Entry level
- 15 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Twice a month
- Coding42
Legal40- Generalist39
- STEM38
- Medical36
4. Prolific4.5 on Trustpilot
Join paid online studies, with a flexible schedule and real payouts
- Same work
- 84 jobs
- Median pay
- $30/hr
- Entry level
- 0 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Cash out once a day
- Languages42
- STEM12
- Generalist9
- Coding7
- Medical7
5. RWS TrainAI1.8 on Trustpilot
Freelance, remote, part-time jobs to help train AI
- Same work
- 82 jobs
- Median pay
- $16/hr
- Entry level
- 51 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Per work order
- Languages36
- Generalist35
- Legal11
6. Rise Data Labs
Put your expertise to work on frontier AI
- Same work
- 77 jobs
- Median pay
- $30/hr
- Entry level
- 1 job
- Pay schedule
- Weekly
- STEM27
- Languages22
- Coding15
Creative4- Generalist4
7. Welo Data3.2 on Glassdoor
Where frontier AI programs get their data
- Same work
- 46 jobs
- Median pay
- $22/hr
- Entry level
- 8 jobs
- Pay schedule
- 14 days after each invoice
- Languages36
- Generalist4
- STEM2
- Legal2
- Creative2
8. Appen1.4 on Trustpilot
Where expert contributors shape frontier AI
- Same work
- 18 jobs
- Median pay
- $14/hr
- Entry level
- 42 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Monthly, by the 14th
- Languages18
9. xAI4.4 on Glassdoor
Create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe
- Same work
- 20 jobs
- Median pay
- $40/hr
- Entry level
- 0 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Ask before you start
- Languages14
- Creative4
- Coding1
- Legal1
10. Anyone AI4.6 on Trustpilot
Power AI with the world's human expertise
- Same work
- 36 jobs
- Median pay
- $50/hr
- Entry level
- 0 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Per project
- Coding21
- STEM14
- Finance1
How we rank
- Only companies with 10 or more open jobs on this site count, from live job boards, every 5 minutes.
- Each company ranks by its open jobs in the work DataAnnotation hires for, weighted by how many DataAnnotation jobs are in each field.
- Median pay is the middle of the hourly rates. Companies that pay per task show "Per task".
- Payment and reviews come from each company page, checked by hand.
Still want DataAnnotation? See its 113 open jobsPay, hiring steps, and reviewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to DataAnnotation?
Meridial, Mercor, and micro1 have the most open jobs in the same work as DataAnnotation right now: 965 jobs in languages, finance, and STEM and related fields. The list on this page ranks 10 companies and updates every 5 minutes.
Which DataAnnotation alternative pays the most?
Mercor has the highest median pay of the alternatives: $80 an hour, against $83 at DataAnnotation. Pay depends on the field, so compare the work you do.
Which DataAnnotation alternative is best for beginners?
RWS TrainAI has the most entry level jobs open now: 51. Entry level jobs ask for no degree, but often for strong writing or a second language.
Can I work for DataAnnotation and another platform at the same time?
Most of these companies hire you as a contractor, not as an employee, so many people work on more than one platform. Read each contract first: some projects do not let you work on similar projects for other companies.
What is an AI trainer job?
AI trainers help companies improve AI models. You review and rate model answers, write example answers, find mistakes, or record voice and video data. Experts in law, medicine, coding, languages, and other fields teach models how a professional thinks. Most of this work is remote, flexible, and paid by the hour.
Are AI trainer jobs remote?
Yes. Every job on this site is remote, and most have flexible hours. Some jobs accept people from certain countries only, so check the 🌍 location on each job before you apply.
What skills or degrees do I need?
It depends on the job. Generalist jobs need clear writing and attention to detail. Expert jobs usually ask for a degree or work experience in the field, such as a law license or medical training. Language jobs need native or fluent skill in that language. Coding jobs need real programming experience.
