Almost every gig app requires you to be 18. These 7 accept younger people, and all of them are online. Several need a parent's permission, so read the age rules on each one.
How we picked these: Included when the platform's minimum age is under 18. Ages come from each company's own terms.
7 platforms · youngest age first
Test apps, websites, and devices you own. Register a real device and pass an entry test, then sign up for paid bug hunts and usability tests. Paid in euros by PayPal or bank transfer once you reach €6.
Source: Testbirds
Rewards site that pays points (SB) for surveys, games, videos, and cash-back shopping. Redeem for gift cards or PayPal. Small amounts, best for spare minutes.
Source: Swagbucks
Paid survey site. 500 points equals $5, which is also the cash-out minimum, paid by PayPal or gift card in about one to three business days.
Source: Branded Surveys; Finder
Test websites and apps while speaking your thoughts aloud. Sign up, do a short practice test, and get invited to studies that match your profile. You see the reward before you start; paid by PayPal.
Source: Userlytics
Rewards site that pays for game milestones, app offers, and surveys. Your first cash-out needs a photo ID check and a $5–20 minimum. PayPal and bank cash-outs carry a 5% fee; gift cards don't.
Source: Freecash
Survey panel run by research firm Dynata. US residents earn up to 50 points per survey (10 points = $1) and redeem them for PayPal, gift cards, or a virtual Visa card.
Source: Opinion Outpost (Dynata)
Survey panel run by Dynata for US residents. Points redeem for brand gift cards or virtual prepaid cards once you reach the $50 minimum.
Source: Valued Opinions terms (Dynata)
New no-interview gigs, pay changes, and rule changes, once a month. No spam; unsubscribe anytime.
Last checked November 2026. Requirements come from each company's own pages and change often, so confirm before you sign up. Each platform page lists its sources.