Platforms

The platforms that publish AI expert-work roles. What each one screens for, how it pays, and who it suits, written independently of the platforms.

Platforms compared on screening, fit and median published rate
Mercor
427 open
micro1
312 open
Handshake AI
External
Ethos
0 open
Median rate on our listings$80/hr · 411 rate observations$70/hr · 306 rate observationsNot listed on SidequestToo few rate observations
ScreeningCredential check, then an AI-led video interviewSkills assessment, then an AI interviewIdentity check, then project matchProfile and ID check, then AI-assisted matching
Best forLicensed and postgraduate expertsExperts and strong generalists open to task-based workUS-based experts and studentsExperienced practitioners open to calls and projects

Every platform we track

Mercor

Credentialed work

Credentialed domain work in medicine, law, finance and PhD-level STEM. Screening includes credential verification and an AI-led video interview.

Median on our listings
$80/hr
Screening
Credential check, then an AI-led video interview
Best for
Licensed and postgraduate experts
427 open rolesView profile →

micro1

Task-based work

Evaluation, annotation and rubric work with a wide range of role types, including engineering and language queues. Screening is a skills assessment and an AI interview.

Median on our listings
$70/hr
Screening
Skills assessment, then an AI interview
Best for
Experts and strong generalists open to task-based work
312 open rolesView profile →

Handshake AI

US network

The AI evaluation arm of Handshake, the US college career platform. General evaluation work needs no AI background; domain-specific projects require the relevant credentials.

Screening
Identity check, then project match
Best for
US-based experts and students
Apply on their siteView profile →

Ethos

Expert network

Create a profile, verify your identity, and be matched to expert calls, consulting, research and AI projects. AI-assisted screening with human review; an AI voice screen may be part of it.

Screening
Profile and ID check, then AI-assisted matching
Best for
Experienced practitioners open to calls and projects
0 open rolesView profile →