Mercor vs Mindrift
Mercor and Mindrift side by side, on what can be checked today: open jobs, published pay, fields and how applying works. No ratings, no opinions.
- Mindrift lists more open jobs today: 626 against 277.
- In the last 7 days, Mercor posted 26 of its open jobs and Mindrift 617.
The numbers, side by side
| Mercor | Mindrift | |
|---|---|---|
| Open jobs | 277 | 626 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 26 | 617 |
| Jobs with a published hourly rate | 265 | 0 |
| Median published rate | $75/hr | Not published |
| Middle half of published rates | $60-95/hr | Not published |
| Published range | $10-380/hr | Not published |
| Fields with open jobs | 11 | 6 |
| Jobs that publish their eligible countries | 273 of 277 | 626 of 626 |
Computed from the jobs open on SideHustler today, last checked on October 18, 2026. Pay is what each platform publishes, not a guarantee of income.
Field by field
| Field | Mercor | Mindrift |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist & Data Labeling | 3 jobs, median $55/hr | 494 jobs |
| Languages, Translation & Voice | 35 jobs, median $50/hr | 114 jobs |
| Science & Research | 51 jobs, median $82/hr | No open job |
| Health & Medicine | 33 jobs, median $120/hr | 8 jobs |
| Business, Consulting & Operations | 34 jobs, median $65/hr | 1 job |
| Software Engineering | 32 jobs, median $90/hr | No open job |
| Engineering | 20 jobs, median $70/hr | 8 jobs |
| Data & Machine Learning | 26 jobs, median $55/hr | 1 job |
| Finance & Accounting | 19 jobs, median $115/hr | No open job |
| Writing, Creative & Design | 13 jobs, median $35/hr | No open job |
| Legal | 11 jobs, median $95/hr | No open job |
How applying works
Mercor
You apply on work.mercor.com: create a profile, complete a skills assessment, then get matched to projects that fit your background.
Mindrift
You apply on Mindrift, the AI training platform run by Toloka: submit your application for the role, pass a qualification step, then work on projects that match your expertise.
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FAQ
Questions about Mercor and Mindrift
Which pays more, Mercor or Mindrift?
At least one of the two does not publish enough hourly rates to compare. We show pay only when the platform publishes it.
Which has more open jobs, Mercor or Mindrift?
Mercor has 277 open jobs on SideHustler today and Mindrift has 626. The counts change as the platforms open and close roles.
How do I apply to Mercor?
You apply on work.mercor.com: create a profile, complete a skills assessment, then get matched to projects that fit your background.
How do I apply to Mindrift?
You apply on Mindrift, the AI training platform run by Toloka: submit your application for the role, pass a qualification step, then work on projects that match your expertise.
Can I apply to both Mercor and Mindrift?
They are separate platforms, each with its own application and screening. SideHustler links to the official posting of every job, on either platform.
Is SideHustler neutral between the two?
SideHustler is independent of both platforms and this page only reports figures computed from their open listings. Some Apply links on the site are referral links: they are always marked, and a link without referral is offered next to them.