Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Invisible 555 roles median $35/hr top 10% $65–200
- Appen / CrowdGen 61 roles median $35/hr top 10% $55–100
Choose Invisible if
- you work in languages & translation and maths & stem
- you're aiming for the top rates ($65+/hr for its top 10%)
- you live outside the usual hiring countries (29% of its roles are open worldwide)
Invisible Technologies’ expert network, recruiting through its Meridial brand: freelance AI trainer projects across languages and professions.
See 555 Invisible rolesChoose Appen / CrowdGen if
- you work in voice & audio and data annotation
Appen’s CrowdGen community: voice, language and data annotation projects.
See 61 Appen / CrowdGen rolesInvisible vs Appen / CrowdGen: common questions
Does Invisible or Appen / CrowdGen pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, both have a median of $35/hr. The top 10% of roles pay $65+/hr on Invisible and $55+/hr on Appen / CrowdGen.
Which has more jobs, Invisible or Appen / CrowdGen?
Invisible has more open roles today: 555 against 61. 0 Invisible roles and 0 Appen / CrowdGen roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Invisible and Appen / CrowdGen?
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.