Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
Choose Invisible if
- you work in languages & translation and maths & stem
- you live outside the usual hiring countries (29% of its roles are open worldwide)
- you want more roles to choose from
Invisible Technologies’ expert network, recruiting through its Meridial brand: freelance AI trainer projects across languages and professions.
See 555 Invisible rolesChoose micro1 if
- you work in other expertise and law
- you're aiming for the top rates ($230+/hr for its top 10%)
AI-led recruiting network: candidates interview with micro1’s AI interviewer, then take on expert data work at published hourly rates.
See 233 micro1 rolesInvisible vs micro1: common questions
Does Invisible or micro1 pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, micro1 pays more at the median: $80/hr against $35/hr for Invisible. The top 10% of roles pay $65+/hr on Invisible and $230+/hr on micro1.
Which has more jobs, Invisible or micro1?
Invisible has more open roles today: 555 against 233. 0 Invisible roles and 36 micro1 roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Invisible and micro1?
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.