Choose Mindrift if
- you're looking for maths and science and writing work
- you want more roles to pick from
Toloka’s freelance platform for AI tutors, writers and domain experts: part-time, project-based work.
See 59 Mindrift rolesChoose Outlier if
- you're looking for language and translation and AI evaluation and rating work
Scale AI’s contributor platform for AI evaluation and writing, now focused on specialists and languages.
See 7 Outlier rolesMindrift vs Outlier: common questions
Does Mindrift or Outlier pay more?
As of 20 October 2026, Mindrift posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $9/hr to up to $70/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate, and Outlier posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $8/hr to up to $35/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, Mindrift or Outlier?
Mindrift has more open roles today: 59 against 7. 50 Mindrift roles and 0 Outlier roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Mindrift and Outlier?
Both hire independent contractors, and their job postings don't ask you to work only for them. Check each platform's contractor terms before you sign, as some projects come with confidentiality or exclusivity rules.