Where can AI agents earn money in 2026? 45 platforms compared
Which platforms let an AI agent (or the human behind it) earn money – and under which rules? This table compares 45 platforms on AI content, bot/API operation, KYC, fees and payouts. Every row links to the platform's own documentation and shows when we last checked it.
DE: Vergleich von 45 Plattformen, auf denen KI-Agenten und ihre Menschen Geld verdienen können – mit Quelle und Prüfdatum je Zeile. Keine Rechts- oder Steuerberatung.
What changed this month
- Upwork: Direct to U.S. Bank withdrawals now cost 2.99 USD each for freelancers with a non-US tax address (since 1 Sep 2026); Direct to Local Bank stays at 0.99 USD. Source · row (checked 2026-10-10)
- Patreon: API v1 was retired on 7 Oct 2026 (extensions to 20 Jan 2027 only if requested in time). Use API v2 with OAuth. Source · row (checked 2026-10-10)
- Lemon Squeezy: Stripe Managed Payments is the stated migration target; generally available since 22 Apr 2026 (39 countries). No shutdown date announced. Source · row (checked 2026-10-10)
- Hugging Face: creating Gradio or Docker Spaces now requires a paid plan (PRO 9 USD/month or Team/Enterprise); static Spaces stay free, free accounts get up to 2 ZeroGPU Gradio Spaces. Source · row (checked 2026-10-10)
- Apify: the rental (flat monthly fee) model ended on 1 Oct 2026; monetisation is now pay-per-event. Unmigrated Actors earn their developer nothing. Source · row (checked 2026-10-10)
- Medium: the Partner Program reopened on 26 Aug 2026 with an instant eligibility check instead of an application. Source · row (checked 2026-10-10)
Showing 45 of 45 platforms.
YesConditionalNoUnknownN/A – tap a badge for the exact rule. “Conditional” means allowed only under the stated rule. Payout minimums are in the platform's currency.
| Platform ▼ | AI content allowed | Bot / API allowed | Human steps | KYC | Fees | Payout min. | Payout methods | VAT handled by | Top ban reason | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Partner ProgramContent / ads · site ↗ | ConditionalDisclose realistic AI/altered content; mass-produced, templated, repetitive content is 'inauthentic' and not monetisable. |
ConditionalUpload via YouTube Data API (videos.insert); uploads from unverified API projects (created after 2020-07-28) stay private until audit. |
≈ 20 min (1 step) | RequiredAdSense for YouTube: identity and address verification (PIN by mail) once earnings start. |
Revenue share (not captured here). | 100 USD | Bank transfer/ |
N/A | Inauthentic/ |
Source +7 Details · Check | |
| x402 (Coinbase CDP Facilitator)Agent payments · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable (payment protocol). |
YesAgent-native: buyers need no signup or API key. |
≈ 20 min (1 step) | Not requiredCDP account with API key required; business verification only for custodial APIs, x402 is among non-custodial tools without it. |
CDP facilitator: first 1,000 settlements/ |
N/A | USDC wallet (crypto) | You (seller) | Payments from sanctioned or high-risk wallets are declined (OFAC/ |
Source +3 Details · Check | |
| UpworkFreelance · site ↗ | ConditionalAI work allowed; disclose AI use; don't present it as human work if client forbids AI (secondary source). |
NoUnauthorised automated activity prohibited. |
≈ 30 min (1 step) | RequiredID, proof of address, phone, possibly live video call; review up to 48 h. |
Variable service fee 0–15% per contract. | 5 USD | Direct to Local Bank (DE: EUR), other methods (e.g. Payoneer) | You (seller)Upwork charges EU freelancers VAT on service fee, membership and Connects (reverse charge with VAT ID); not MoR for the freelance service. |
Unauthorised automation | Source +8 Details · Check | |
| TableJourney (Reise-Partnerprogramm für Agents)Affiliate · site ↗ | ConditionalProgram explicitly targets AI agents recommending tours, cooking classes, tickets and hotels; self-bookings are not compensated. |
YesAgent signs up directly via MCP https://tablejourney.com/mcp (partner_join, then partner_confirm) or REST /api/v1/partners/signup. The member is the human or company behind the agent. |
≈ 20 min (2 steps) | RequiredBefore first payout: W-9/W-8BEN tax form and sanctions screening. |
No fee; partner receives 50% of TableJourney's commission, 60% in months above 500 USD. 30-day attribution, last click wins. | 50 USD | PayPal, USDC auf Base (Krypto), Bank transfer | N/ABooking partners (GetYourGuide, Viator, Musement, hotel, car rental, eSIM partners) sell; partner receives a commission share. |
Self-bookings (not compensated) | Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Superteam Earn (Bounties)Bounties · site ↗ | ConditionalAgents may only submit to listings marked AGENT_ALLOWED or AGENT_ONLY. |
YesOfficial agent API: register, list listings, create submissions. Agents cannot do OAuth, wallet signing or KYC. |
≈ 25 min (2 steps) | ConditionalHuman KYC required for Superteam/Solana-sponsored rewards. |
No commission or listing fee for talent; sponsors pay winners directly. | N/A | USDC/ |
N/A | Spam submissions | Source +4 Details · Check | |
| Stripe Machine Payments (MPP/x402)Agent payments · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable (payment infrastructure). |
YesBuilt for agents: server returns 402, agent pays and retries. |
≈ 25 min (2 steps) | RequiredStripe account verification (ID). |
DE: standard EEA cards 1.5% + 0.25 EUR (premium 2.8% + 0.25 EUR); stablecoin payments 1.5% incl. conversion. | 0.01 EUR | Stripe payout to bank account (fiat) | You (seller)Stripe is a payment processor, not the seller. |
Restricted/ |
Source +7 Details · Check | |
| Steam (Steamworks)App marketplace · site ↗ | ConditionalDisclose AI content in the Content Survey (pre-generated / live-generated); reviewed like all other content, live-generated content has extra requirements. |
Unknown | ≈ 45 min (2 steps) | RequiredIdentity verification in onboarding; account holder must match the onboarding name. |
Steam Direct: 100 USD per app, recouped after 1,000 USD adjusted gross revenue. | 100 USD | Bank | Unknown | none documented | Source +3 Details · Check | |
| Spreadshirt (Partner/Marktplatz)Print on demand · site ↗ | ConditionalAllowed if the AI provider permits unrestricted commercial use; partners are liable for copyright, trademark and personality rights. |
ConditionalThe Public Shop API has no endpoints to upload or change designs; upload only in the partner area: max 10 upload attempts per day, failed attempts count, shared with Spreadshop (older 20/day limit is outdated). Browser automation is not documented as allowed – a human uploads. |
≈ 15 min (2 steps) | ConditionalName and address for payouts; address verification via letter code or QR code. ID not listed as standard. |
No fee; earnings = design price/ |
10 EUR | PayPal, SEPA (EUR), US bank account (USD) | Platform (MoR)Spreadshirt is the contracting party for end customers; partners receive a credit note, VAT per stored tax status. |
Copyright/ |
Source +8 Details · Check | |
| SmitheryMCP directory · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable. |
YesPublish via API/CLI (hosted URL, JS module, MCPB bundle); public servers scanned automatically. |
≈ 10 min (1 step) | N/ANo payouts via the platform. |
Listing free (secondary source). | N/A | N/A | N/A | none documented | Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Skyfire (Seller)Agent payments · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable: payment infrastructure. |
YesBuilt for agents: seller agent with own API key and wallet; verify token, deliver, charge. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | Unknown | Per ToS, Skyfire currently charges no fee for Credits or access authorisations. | Unknown | N/A | Unknown | none documented | Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Shutterstock (Contributor)Stock media · site ↗ | NoContributor-submitted AI-generated (incl. AI-assisted) content is not accepted for licensing. |
ConditionalUpload via dashboard, app or FTP/FTPS (video FTPS/web only); no contributor upload API described. AI content not accepted anyway. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | ConditionalTax form before payout; Payoneer may require ID verification; 90-day wait in high-fraud countries. |
Contributors earn 15–40% of license price (levels per calendar year). | 35 USD | PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer | Platform (MoR)Shutterstock licenses to buyers (derived from contract model). |
Submitting AI content | Source +5 Details · Check | |
| Shopify App StoreApp marketplace · site ↗ | UnknownNo AI rule in the checked pages. |
YesApps are software; Partner API for earnings/payout data. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | Unknown | 0% on the first 1,000,000 USD lifetime gross app revenue (from 2025-01-01), 15% above; 2.9% processing fee plus taxes; one-time 19 USD registration. | Unknown | N/A | Unknown | Unlinked associated developer accounts | Source +0 Details · Check | |
| RedbubblePrint on demand · site ↗ | ConditionalGuidelines do not mention AI explicitly; allowed within originality and IP rules (no third-party characters, brands, lyrics, celebrities). |
NoUploading via bot, scraper or other automation without written permission is grounds for immediate, permanent account deletion (linked accounts too). Max 30 uploads per day across all accounts. Offline preparation (designs, titles, tags) is not affected – a human must upload. |
≈ 10 min (1 step) | ConditionalVerified PayPal account required; Redbubble may request name, address, date of birth, tax/VAT ID and a copy of ID. |
Account and shop free. Deducted only on sales: platform fee Standard 50%, Premium 20%, Pro 0% of monthly earnings; plus 50% of earnings from markup above 20% (Standard/ |
10 USD/EUR/GBP | PayPal (verified), Bank (AU/ |
Partly platformArtist remains the principal seller. As marketplace facilitator Redbubble collects VAT/sales tax in e.g. EU, UK, US, CH on goods where required by law. |
Automated uploads | Source +9 Details · Check | |
| Rapid API Hub (RapidAPI)API / agent marketplace · site ↗ | UnknownNo AI rule in the checked pages. |
Unknown | ≈ 25 min (2 steps) | Unknown | Since 2025-11-15 a flat 25% marketplace fee on all payments; PayPal fees extra. | Unknown | PayPal | Unknown | none documented | Source +0 Details · Check | |
| Product HuntDistribution · site ↗ | ConditionalAI-written comments allowed but may be flagged 'Likely AI'. |
NoFake accounts, bot-like voting and paid upvotes lead to removal and permanent bans. |
≈ 30 min (1 step) | N/ANo payouts via the platform. |
Free. | N/A | N/A | N/A | Asking for/ |
Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Pond5Stock media · site ↗ | NoAI-generated content not accepted for licensing; repeated submissions can lead to suspension. |
ConditionalUpload via FTP (ftp.pond5.com, separate FTP password); API mentioned in agreement but not publicly documented. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | RequiredGovernment photo ID before first upload; name must match account. |
40% exclusive video, 30% non-exclusive video, 30% music/ |
25 USD | PayPal, Skrill (4% deduction), Payoneer | Platform (MoR)Pond5 licenses to buyers (derived from contract model). |
Repeatedly submitting AI content | Source +5 Details · Check | |
| PolarMerchant of record · site ↗ | ConditionalAI content generation tools are restricted (closer review); adult AI and AI relationship services prohibited. |
YesFull API, SDKs and official MCP server for your own organisation. |
≈ 20 min (2 steps) | RequiredPayouts via Stripe Connect Express (with identity verification). |
Starter 5% + 0.50 USD (orgs created from 2026-05-27); Stripe payout 2 USD/ |
13 EUR | Stripe Connect Express (bank account) | Platform (MoR)Polar calculates, collects and remits taxes worldwide. |
Acceptable Use Policy violations | Source +6 Details · Check | |
| PatreonCreator support · site ↗ | ConditionalAI content allowed; for 18+ hyperrealistic depictions of real people only with documented consent. |
ConditionalAPI v2 with OAuth; API v1 was retired on 2026-10-07 (extension to 2027-01-20 only if requested by 10-07). Automated posting must follow Community Guidelines. API v2 documents read-only endpoints for posts; post creation via API not documented. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | ConditionalIdentity verification may be required; payouts locked until done, account suspended after 60 days. |
10% platform fee (new creators from 2025-08-04) + processing 2.9% + 0.30 USD (non-US PayPal 3.9% + 0.30 USD). | 10 USD | PayPal, Payoneer | Partly platformPatreon collects and remits VAT for EU members where required (added on top of the membership payment). |
Repeated Community Guidelines violations | Source +7 Details · Check | |
| PaddleMerchant of record · site ↗ | Unknown | Unknown | none | Unknown | 5% + 0.50 USD per transaction, no monthly fee. | Unknown | N/A | Platform (MoR)Paddle acts as merchant of record with full, automatic global tax compliance. |
none documented | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| Numerai (Tournament)Competitions · site ↗ | YesThe product is model predictions; machine models are the intended path. |
YesOfficial API (NumerAPI/GraphQL) for download, submission and staking; API token with web3_staking scope for automated staking. Optional Model Uploads (Numerai runs the model). |
≈ 25 min (2 steps) | UnknownNo KYC in the checked pages; buying NMR e.g. at Coinbase (its KYC). |
No fee documented; gas costs for direct contract use are the user's. Risk: up to 100% of the stake per round can be burned. | 0.1 NMR | NMR (crypto, Ethereum) | N/ANo sales; Numerai provides yearly tax reports in the account. |
No ban reason documented; main risk is losing (burning) staked NMR | Source +2 Details · Check | |
| NeverminedAgent payments · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable: payment infrastructure. |
YesSDKs/API; agents can pay per request via delegated card (x402). |
≈ 20 min (1 step) | RequiredFiat settlement to connected Stripe/Braintree account (its verification). |
Fiat: 2% Nevermined + payment processor fee; stablecoin: 1% flat. | Unknown | Stripe Connect (bank account), Braintree, USDC wallet (crypto) | Unknown | none documented | Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Medium Partner ProgramContent / ads · site ↗ | ConditionalFully AI-generated stories cannot be paywalled; AI assistance allowed, disclose in first two paragraphs. |
NoNo new API tokens/integrations; API deprecated. Using the API for spam and automatically generated posts is prohibited. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | RequiredBank account and tax residence in eligible country, active Stripe account, 18+. |
Active Medium membership required. | 10 USD | Stripe | N/A | Fully AI-generated content behind the paywall | Source +5 Details · Check | |
| Lemon SqueezyMerchant of record · site ↗ | ConditionalAI products not banned but often manually reviewed (secondary source). Services among prohibited items. |
ConditionalREST API with API key for store data, checkouts, discounts, subscriptions, licenses; creating products via API not documented. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | RequiredStore activation with questionnaire and identity verification (ID photo); KYC/KYB review, usually 2–3 business days; re-verification possible. |
5% + 0.50 USD per order; +1.5% international, +1.5% PayPal, +0.5% subscriptions. | 50 USD | Bank account (USD, converted), PayPal (verified, USD) | Platform (MoR)Handles tax calculation, collection, filing and remittance. |
Prohibited products (incl. services, adult, crypto) | Source +11 Details · Check | |
| L402 (Lightning HTTP 402) / ApertureAgent payments · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable: protocol. |
YesExplicitly built for agentic commerce; clients can be wallets, programs or agents. |
≈ 60 min (1 step) | N/ANo platform operator; payments go straight to your own Lightning node. |
Aperture is open source (MIT); no platform fee. Lightning routing fees possible. | N/A | Bitcoin Lightning (crypto) | You (seller)No intermediary – the provider sells directly. |
none documented | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| Ko-fiCreator support · site ↗ | ConditionalAllowed if lawful and disclosed; presenting as human-made prohibited; AI content excluded from contests. |
ConditionalNo public REST API, only an outbound payment webhook; page and shop are maintained manually. |
≈ 10 min (1 step) | ConditionalKYC via the connected processor (Stripe Standard or PayPal), depending on country and business type. |
Free: 0% on one-time tips/ |
No minimum | PayPal, Stripe | You (seller)Creator is responsible for VAT. |
Illegal/ |
Source +6 Details · Check | |
| Kaggle (Wettbewerbe)Competitions · site ↗ | UnknownRules per competition; no general AI rule in the Terms. |
ConditionalOfficial CLI (Apache-2.0) can list competitions, download data and submit; 'Environments' accept uploaded agents. Prohibited: crawling/scraping, more than one account, sharing accounts. |
≈ 10 min (2 steps) | UnknownPrize requirements are in each competition's rules; not checked in general. |
Participation free. | Unknown | N/A | N/APrize, not a sale. |
Multiple accounts (ban, disqualification) | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| itch.ioDigital products · site ↗ | ConditionalGenerative AI use must be tagged accurately; no excessive amounts of automatically/AI-generated content (otherwise removal from discovery). |
ConditionalOfficial CLI 'butler' for pushing builds; pages/prices on the web. Spam classification gets restricted. |
≈ 18 min (2 steps) | RequiredIn payouts mode a tax interview is required; tax data must be 'Validated' before payout; fraud and staff review. |
Platform share is self-chosen (default 10%); plus processor fees (generally 0.30 USD + %). | 5 USD | PayPal, Payoneer | Partly platformIn 'itch.io Payouts' mode itch.io is merchant of record; in 'Direct to you' the creator sells directly. |
Mass AI content, irrelevant tags/ |
Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Immunefi (Web3 Bug Bounty)Bounties · site ↗ | ConditionalAI-generated/automated-scanner reports are prohibited if they lack the required impact information for the reported asset; PoC required depending on program. |
ConditionalProhibited: automated testing that generates significant traffic and any testing on mainnet/public testnet (immediate permanent ban). Submission only via the Immunefi dashboard. |
≈ 25 min (3 steps) | ConditionalPer program: some require ID and proof of address, some only for critical findings, some none. Missing KYC can forfeit the reward. |
Unknown | Unknown | USDC wallet (crypto) | N/ARewards, not sales. |
Testing on mainnet or public testnet | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| Hugging FaceAI hub · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable. |
YesAutomation via official API and tokens allowed; unauthorised bot APIs, excessive bulk activity and abuse can lead to suspension. |
≈ 5 min (1 step) | N/ANo payouts, hence no KYC. |
No creator payouts documented. Creating or duplicating Gradio and Docker Spaces (even on free CPU Basic hardware) requires a paid plan: PRO 9 USD/ |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Content Policy violations | Source +5 Details · Check | |
| HackerOne (Bug Bounty)Bounties · site ↗ | ConditionalAI tools explicitly allowed; the human stays accountable for every report. Prohibited: large volumes of low-signal/unverified reports, hallucinated details, reports without proof of concept. |
Conditional'Hackbots' allowed but not fully autonomous: a human must investigate, validate and confirm every vulnerability before submission (hacker-in-the-loop). Automation only within each program's scope, request limits and rules. |
≈ 55 min (3 steps) | RequiredFor any monetary reward: identity verification via Veriff (valid 12 months), a valid payment method and an approved tax form. |
No platform fee for hackers documented; HackerOne charges no bank fee itself, SWIFT payments may incur bank fees. | No minimum | PayPal, Bank transfer (Currencycloud), BTC/ |
N/ARewards, not sales; the recipient handles taxes. |
Large volumes of low-signal or unverified AI reports | Source +3 Details · Check | |
| GumroadDigital products · site ↗ | ConditionalAI-assisted digital products not explicitly banned; selling AI services (access to AI tools, chatbots, generation, external AI subscriptions) is prohibited. |
YesOfficial OAuth API: create products (POST /v2/products), upload files (presign/complete); official CLI for automation. Respect rate limits. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | ConditionalBank payouts: Stripe KYC (name, DOB, address, possibly ID and proof of address). PayPal payouts: name, address, phone, no ID documents. |
10% + 0.50 USD per direct sale plus card processing 2.9% + 0.30 USD; 30% on Discover sales. | 100 USD | Bank account (DE: EUR), PayPal (USD), Stripe Connect / PayPal Connect (instant) | Platform (MoR)Merchant of record for sales tax/VAT/GST since 2025-01-01. |
Prohibited products (incl. AI services) | Source +6 Details · Check | |
| GlamaMCP directory · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable. |
UnknownServers: submission via GitHub repo; ownership via glama.json or GitHub login. Remote servers (connectors): submission by URL (HTTPS, Streamable HTTP), ownership proof via DNS TXT or /.well-known/glama.json. Glama also ingests every entry of the official MCP Registry. |
≈ 10 min (1 step) | N/ANo payouts via the platform. |
Listing free; hosting paid. | N/A | N/A | N/A | Servers found malicious are delisted | Source +3 Details · Check | |
| GitHub SponsorsCreator support · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable. |
ConditionalAccounts registered by bots are not permitted; machine accounts only if set up and owned by a human. |
≈ 20 min (1 step) | RequiredBank, identity and tax data via Stripe Connect. |
0% fee for personal accounts. | No minimum | Stripe Connect (bank account) | You (seller)The sponsored developer is responsible for own taxes; GitHub does not withhold tax. |
Bot-registered accounts | Source +4 Details · Check | |
| GitHub Marketplace (Apps)App marketplace · site ↗ | UnknownNo AI rule in the checked pages. |
YesApps are software; plan changes run via the GitHub Marketplace API (webhooks required). |
≈ 30 min (1 step) | RequiredPaid plans only for apps owned by a verified publisher organisation. |
GitHub retains 5% (transactions since 2021-01-01). | 500 USD | Bank | Unknown | none documented | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| Freelancer.comFreelance · site ↗ | UnknownNo AI rule in the checked pages. |
NoProhibited: any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means – explicitly including the API – without express written permission. |
≈ 30 min (1 step) | ConditionalWithout 'Verified by Freelancer' withdrawals may be blocked; ID, photo with code or video interview possible. |
Freelancer: 10% or at least 5 USD on fixed price, 10% on hourly; contests 10%/ |
50 USD | N/A | Unknown | Automated access without written permission | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| FiverrFreelance · site ↗ | ConditionalTransparent AI use allowed; disclose on request; deceiving/concealing AI origin prohibited. |
NoBots, scripts, multiple accounts and artificial engagement prohibited. |
≈ 30 min (1 step) | RequiredID (possibly selfie) and personal/business verification under EU DSA before first gig; sometimes a one-time ID verification fee. |
20% per completed order (incl. tips/ |
1 USD | PayPal, Bank, Payoneer | You (seller)Fiverr charges VAT on its 20% commission and the client service fee; the service itself is supplied by the freelancer. |
Automation/ |
Source +7 Details · Check | |
| EtsyMarketplace · site ↗ | ConditionalSeller-prompted AI creations allowed; AI use must be disclosed in the listing description. |
ConditionalOpen API v3: 'Seller App' for your own shop (createDraftListing). Other automated systems/scraping only with written permission. |
≈ 55 min (2 steps) | RequiredID, bank account in own name; new sellers in DE/AT/NL need a credit or debit card (secondary source). |
0.20 USD per listing (4 months), 6.5% transaction fee, payment processing DE 4% + 0.30 EUR. | 20 EUR | Bank account (Etsy Payments) | Partly platformEtsy collects/remits VAT on automatic digital downloads where required; otherwise seller. |
Policy violations (e.g. undisclosed AI, infringement) | Source +7 Details · Check | |
| Cloudflare Pay per crawlAI content licensing · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable: monetising access to your own content. |
YesThe paying side is AI crawlers (payment intent via headers); a charge is recorded on HTTP 200 delivery. |
≈ 30 min (2 steps) | RequiredStripe onboarding with business information and bank account. |
Unknown | Unknown | Stripe Connect (bank account) | Unknown | none documented | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| AWS Marketplace (AI agents & tools)API / agent marketplace · site ↗ | YesDedicated 'AI agents and tools' category (incl. MCP servers, agents for content, data, code). |
Unknown | ≈ 40 min (2 steps) | RequiredResidence/incorporation in an eligible jurisdiction; tax and bank data required (no bank data needed for free products only). |
Public offers: SaaS 3%, server (AMI/ |
Unknown | Bank account (SWIFT) | Partly platformUp to two disbursements (AWS Inc. and AWS EMEA SARL); if seller and buyer are in the same country, the seller may be responsible for invoicing and tax. |
none documented | Source +2 Details · Check | |
| Apify StoreAgent tools marketplace · site ↗ | N/ANot applicable (tools, not content). |
YesActors are automation; agents can use them via MCP and pay via x402 (pay-per-event only, limited permissions, no Standby). |
≈ 25 min (2 steps) | RequiredKYC before payout (ID, address, tax data possible); 18+. |
80% of event revenue minus platform costs; only paid-plan usage counts. | 20 USD | PayPal, Wise, Bank transfer | UnknownApify bills users and pays developers monthly; tax role not checked. |
Prohibited activities, unlawful/ |
Source +6 Details · Check | |
| Amazon PartnerNet (DE)Affiliate · site ↗ | ConditionalAI content not explicitly banned; since April 2026 content must be original with own commentary, analysis or transformation. |
NoArtificial clicks/impressions/sessions via bots or software prohibited; data mining, bots and extraction tools for program content prohibited; AI training only with written consent. |
≈ 20 min (1 step) | ConditionalTax interview; for US earnings a validated tax interview with exactly matching identity. |
No fee; commission per category (not captured here). | 25 EUR | Bank transfer, Amazon gift card, Cheque | N/AAmazon sells; affiliate receives commission. |
No 3 qualifying sales within 180 days (application closed) | Source +4 Details · Check | |
| Amazon Mechanical Turk (Worker)Microtasks · site ↗ | NoWorkers must use their 'human intelligence and independent judgment'. |
NoWorkers must not use robots, scripts or other automated methods to complete tasks. |
none | RequiredComplete, accurate information; Amazon may require more information to verify identity. |
Unknown | Unknown | Amazon.com gift card, US bank account (USD) | You (seller)Taxes are the worker's responsibility. |
Using bots/ |
Source +0 Details · Check | |
| Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)Self-publishing · site ↗ | ConditionalAI-generated text, images (incl. covers) and translations must be disclosed when publishing – even after substantial edits. AI-assisted content need not be disclosed. |
Unknown | ≈ 40 min (2 steps) | UnknownTax profile required; KDP help lists identity verification, extent not checked. |
E-book royalty 35% or 70% (70% minus delivery costs, only in 70% territories). | No minimum | Bank, Cheque | Platform (MoR)Amazon sells to customers; royalty on the price excluding VAT. |
Misleading or 'disappointing' content per content guidelines | Source +3 Details · Check | |
| Algora (Open-Source-Bounties)Bounties · site ↗ | UnknownNo rule on AI-generated code in the checked pages. |
NoToS (last updated 2021-08-17): using 'any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access Service for any purpose' is prohibited. The code work itself happens on GitHub, whose rules apply as well. |
≈ 15 min (1 step) | UnknownPayout via Stripe; extent of verification not documented. Minimum age 18. |
Contributors keep 100% of the bounty; funders pay a 9% service fee on top. | Unknown | Stripe | N/AReward for work; per Algora it handles invoices, payouts and compliance for funders. |
Automated access to the service (ToS) | Source +1 Details · Check | |
| Adobe Stock (Contributor)Stock media · site ↗ | ConditionalAllowed if the AI tool grants commercial rights. Always tick 'Created using generative AI tools'; releases for real people/property; no artist names, celebrities or brands in prompts; no near-duplicate variations. |
ConditionalNo public contributor upload API found. Upload via portal or FTP (video FTP only; credentials in portal). Metadata/submission in portal. |
≈ 13 min (3 steps) | ConditionalAdobe ID, 18+, accurate legal name/country, tax and payment details; Adobe may require a government photo ID. Without a valid tax form up to 30% withholding. |
No fee; royalty 33% (photo/ |
25 USD | PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill | Platform (MoR)Adobe licenses to buyers; contributors receive royalties (derived from contract model). |
Many similar/ |
Source +7 Details · Check |
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