With so many side hustle options it's useful to have something you can reference before doing your own research. I've worked in the gig economy since 2015 and have designed this guide to be simple, quick and easy. I've also provided a separate ranking exclusively for platforms that I have personally worked on.

Our Starter Guide is the best tool to start or grow your side hustle as it provides the most detailed breakdown of these platforms including the most up to date age & vehicle requirements, required equipment, pay models, pay frequency, advertised pay averages, bonus pay, customer tips, order examples, applicable rewards programs, terms of service, additional forms and tips from Mike with applicable videos.

As new side hustles are added, you may notice significant changes in rankings compared to the previous year. Refer to the corresponding comments section for more details.

Apps and platforms in the gig economy are market dependent. These rankings serve as a general guide but are ultimately opinion based. Some apps may thrive in one market and struggle in another. Use this as just one tool when making your decision of which app is best for you.