Pay
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles. Rates: distinct postings that state an hourly rate.
Choose Prolific if
- you're looking for language and translation and voice and audio work
- you want the best-paid roles (its top 10% pay $115–120/hr)
Prolific’s Expert Network: AI training work for verified domain experts and fluent speakers, alongside its research-study platform.
See 160 Prolific rolesChoose Ethos if
- you're looking for finance and accounting and writing work
Expert network run from London that hires professionals (consultants, analysts, product managers, educators and more) to train AI models for leading labs, typically $70–100/hr, fully remote.
See 107 Ethos rolesJoin Ethos ↗ · referral link, your pay is the same
Prolific vs Ethos: common questions
Does Prolific or Ethos pay more?
As of 24 October 2026, Ethos pays more at the median: $90/hr against $25/hr for Prolific. The top 10% of roles pay $115+/hr on Prolific and $100+/hr on Ethos.
Which has more jobs, Prolific or Ethos?
Prolific has more open roles today: 160 against 107. 0 Prolific roles and 0 Ethos roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Prolific and Ethos?
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.