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Straight answers about AI training platforms — with sources, the downsides, and today's numbers.
ToolWhich AI training work fits you?Answer five questions and get roles and platforms ranked for you.Live dataHow much do AI trainers make?Live listed pay by field and by platform, from every role we track.Is it legit?Is Mercor legit? Pay, interview and countries (2026)Yes, Mercor is a real company that pays contractors weekly in USD. How its AI interview works, which of 107 countries it can pay, and the downsides to weigh.Is it legit?Mercor AI interview: what to expect and how to prepareMercor's AI interview takes about 20 minutes, can be practised for free and retaken up to three times. Setup, browsers, rules on AI tools and what happens after.Is it legit?Is micro1 legit? Zara interview, pay and payouts (2026)Yes, micro1 is a venture-backed company that pays experts in USD twice a month through Deel. How its Zara AI interview works and what certification does and doesn't mean.Is it legit?micro1 Zara interview: questions, tips and fixesHow micro1's Zara AI interview works, the kinds of questions it asks by field, how to prepare, and how to fix an interview that won't load.Is it legit?Is Alignerr legit? Labelbox's expert network reviewed (2026)Yes, Alignerr is Labelbox's contractor network. The five onboarding steps, how payouts work through Stripe Connect or PayPal, and the complaints to know about.Is it legit?Is Outlier AI legit? How to apply, pay and requirementsOutlier is a real platform run by Scale AI that pays freelancers weekly via PayPal, Airtm or ACH. Its degree requirement, onboarding steps and what to expect.Is it legit?Is DataAnnotation legit? Pay, assessment and PayPalDataAnnotation pays through PayPal with no signup fees. Its one-attempt Starter Assessment, pay from $25 to $50 an hour for general work, and why many never hear back.ComparisonMercor vs micro1: pay, interviews and payouts comparedMercor and micro1 side by side with today's live listings: open roles, typical rates, how each interviews, how each pays and which countries each can take.