Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
Choose Mindrift if
- you work in studies & research and medicine & health
- you want more roles to choose from
Toloka’s freelance platform for AI tutors, writers and domain experts: part-time, project-based work.
See 618 Mindrift rolesChoose Prolific if
- you work in languages & translation and other expertise
- you're aiming for the top rates ($120+/hr for its top 10%)
Prolific’s Expert Network: AI training work for verified domain experts and fluent speakers, alongside its research-study platform.
See 146 Prolific rolesMindrift vs Prolific: common questions
Does Mindrift or Prolific pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Mindrift pays more at the median: $100/hr against $25/hr for Prolific. The top 10% of roles pay $100+/hr on Mindrift and $120+/hr on Prolific.
Which has more jobs, Mindrift or Prolific?
Mindrift has more open roles today: 618 against 146. 609 Mindrift roles and 0 Prolific roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Mindrift and Prolific?
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.