Here’s how we ranked them
- How easy is it to sign up?
- How much money can you make?
- How easy is it to get paid?
[Note: Our choices are not meant as a promotion for any of the websites/companies listed in the article. Some opportunities are spotlighted throughout the article, appearing in more than one category, because of the diversity of offerings on their website. We are genuinely trying to give a comprehensive overview of the best ways you can earn extra cash. In some instances, we personally registered for the websites to give the most accurate assessment possible.]
Best side jobs for pet lovers
1. Care.com (for pet care) – Average rating overall: 3.67
- On-boarding: 2
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 5
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
Side Note: Care.com sends a lot of e-mails to your account after registering, so be aware of this if you’re spam-averse.
2. DogVacay.com – Average rating overall: 3.33
- On-boarding: 3
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 3
On-boarding
- Submit photos of yourself
- Include multiple photos of your home
- Add info and photos about your resident pets
Money
Ease of payment
Best side jobs for writers or creative types
1. (Tie) Skyword.com – Average rating overall: 3.00
- On-boarding: 2
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 3
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
1. (Tie) Ebyline.com – Average rating overall: 3.00
- On-boarding: 1
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 4 (because of frequency)
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
1. (Tie) Fivrr.com – Average rating overall: 3.00
- On-boarding: 5
- Money: 1
- Ease of payment: 3
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
2. Crowdsource.com – Average rating overall: 2.67
- On-boarding: 3
- Money: 2
- Ease of payment: 3
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
Best side jobs for off-beat life experiences
1. (Tie) Wwoof.net – Average rating overall: 4.00
- On-boarding: 3
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 5
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
1. (Tie) RV Park Host – Average rating overall: 4.00
- On-boarding: 3
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 5
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
2. Crowdsondemand.com – Average rating overall: 1.33
- On-boarding: 1
- Money: *3
- Ease of payment: n/a
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
Best side jobs for finicky schedules
1. Care.com (for other caregivers) – Average rating overall: 3.67
- On-boarding: 2
- Money: 4
- Ease of payment: 5
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
2. Rideshare driver: Uber.com, Lyft.com – Average rating overall: 3.00
- On-boarding: 2
- Money: 3
- Ease of payment: 4
On-boarding
Money
Ease of payment
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