Turing vs Mercor: roles, countries and pay compared
By AI Global Work editorial team · Facts checked Nov 15 · live numbers update daily
Short answer
Both contract remote professionals for AI work, as independent contractors. Mercor lists roles with an hourly rate on the listing and pays weekly in 107 countries. Turing matches you from a profile, sets countries role by role and doesn't publish a general rate. Some Turing roles ask for near full-time hours.
At a glance
- How you apply: on Turing you build a profile and get matched or apply to roles. On Mercor you apply to a listed role.
- Screening: Turing uses skill assessments and live interviews. Mercor uses an AI video interview of about 20 minutes.
- Countries: Turing names countries on each role. Mercor can pay in 107 countries, and roles can narrow that.
- Pay: Turing doesn't publish a general rate; you enter one on your profile. Mercor shows a rate on each listing.
- Payouts: Mercor pays hourly contractors every Wednesday through Stripe Connect or Wise. Turing's payment terms come with each role.
Hours and commitment
Check this before you apply. One Turing AI trainer role we read asked for at least 40 hours a week, with four hours overlapping US Pacific time, for five weeks. Mercor roles vary: many are part-time hourly contracts, and Mercor caps weekly hours on projects.
Which countries each accepts
Neither has one simple answer. Turing's roles each list countries; the role we read included India, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey and Mexico. Mercor's payout list has 107 countries and does not include Kenya or Pakistan. So someone in Kenya or Pakistan may find a Turing role but cannot be paid by Mercor.
Which to choose
- If you want to see the rate before applying, Mercor's listings show it.
- If you can commit close to full-time for a fixed contract, Turing's roles may suit you.
- Check the country line on the specific role either way.
Questions people ask
Is Turing or Mercor better?
It depends on what you want. Mercor shows hourly rates on its listings and pays weekly. Turing matches you to roles from a profile and can ask for near full-time hours.
Do Turing and Mercor hire from the same countries?
Not exactly. Turing sets countries on each role. Mercor can only pay in the 107 countries on its list, which leaves out Kenya and Pakistan, for example.
Are Turing and Mercor jobs employment?
No. Both engage people as independent contractors, so you handle your own taxes.
Which pays more?
Mercor publishes a rate on each role, so you can compare. Turing doesn't publish a general rate; terms come with each role.
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