micro1 alternatives for AI trainers
The best alternatives to micro1 right now are Meridial, Mercor, and DataAnnotation. Together they have 889 open jobs in the same work, mostly coding, law, and general knowledge. micro1 itself has 264 open jobs. The list updates every 5 minutes.
micro1 hires doctors, lawyers, engineers, linguists, and other experts as contractors to make and check training data for AI labs and companies. To join, you do a spoken AI interview with Zara, 20 to 40 minutes. Reviewers say a passed interview does not guarantee a project, and some people wait for weeks. They also say projects can end suddenly or move from hourly to per-task pay. Most projects ask for about 15 to 20 hours a week. In an alternative, check if the company has open projects in your field now. If you want fewer hours, look for work with no minimum hours.
Meridial489 open jobsHighest median pay
Mindrift$100/hrMost entry level jobs
RWS TrainAI51 entry level jobs10 micro1 alternatives, ranked
1. Meridial1.5 on Trustpilot
The expert network built for frontier AI training
- Same work
- 489 jobs
- Median pay
- $37/hr
- Entry level
- 9 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Every two weeks
Languages221
STEM85
Coding57
Voice & Video52
Generalist31
2. Mercor4.5 on Trustpilot
Organize your human intelligence to power the AI economy
- Same work
- 287 jobs
- Median pay
- $80/hr
- Entry level
- 23 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Weekly
- STEM86
- Coding56
- Generalist38
Medical31
Finance25
3. DataAnnotation3.9 on Trustpilot
Get paid to teach AI your expertise
- Same work
- 113 jobs
- Median pay
- $83/hr
- Entry level
- 1 job
- Pay schedule
- 7 days after the work
- Languages42
- Finance20
- STEM16
- Medical13
- Coding11
4. 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
5. 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
6. Prolific4.5 on Trustpilot
Join paid online studies, with a flexible schedule and real payouts
- Same work
- 88 jobs
- Median pay
- $30/hr
- Entry level
- 0 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Cash out once a day
- Languages42
- STEM12
- Generalist9
- Coding7
- Medical7
7. Terac4.4 on Trustpilot
Join 160k+ registered experts earning by powering research and AI training
- Same work
- 47 jobs
- Median pay
- $60/hr
- Entry level
- 9 jobs
- Pay schedule
- After approval
- Generalist19
- Coding13
- Finance6
- Creative4
- Medical3
8. 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
9. Welo Data3.2 on Glassdoor
Where frontier AI programs get their data
- Same work
- 58 jobs
- Median pay
- $22/hr
- Entry level
- 8 jobs
- Pay schedule
- 14 days after each invoice
- Languages36
- Voice & Video12
- Generalist4
- STEM2
- Legal2
10. Mindrift3.4 on Trustpilot
Get paid to train AI
- Same work
- 16 jobs
- Median pay
- $100/hr
- Entry level
- 12 jobs
- Pay schedule
- Twice a month, on the 5th and 20th
- Generalist12
- STEM2
- Medical2
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 micro1 hires for, weighted by how many micro1 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 micro1? See its 264 open jobsPay, hiring steps, and reviewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to micro1?
Meridial, Mercor, and DataAnnotation have the most open jobs in the same work as micro1 right now: 889 jobs in coding, law, and general knowledge and related fields. The list on this page ranks 10 companies and updates every 5 minutes.
Which micro1 alternative pays the most?
Mindrift has the highest median pay of the alternatives: $100 an hour, against $73 at micro1. Pay depends on the field, so compare the work you do.
Which micro1 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 micro1 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.
