25+ Side Hustle Apps to Make Money in 2024

Swagbucks rewards you for a bunch of activities that you do anyway—online shopping, watching videos, buying gift cards, and so on. Each of these can fetch you points on the app. Redeem these points for gift cards at top retailers like Amazon or Walmart—or get cash back from PayPal.

There are tons of survey and video side hustle apps that can fetch you easy money. The only hiccup? Most of these apps pay you in points or gift cards—and that’s not ideal, especially if you’re trying to save up. We like Kashkick because it pays you in cash. Complete surveys, do tasks, and play games in exchange for real money.

The service economy is on the rise—and pretty much any gig that provides customers with convenience will pay you well. Delivering for DoorDash is the perfect example. This on-demand delivery powerhouse is constantly on the lookout for new drivers. You can become a Dasher if you're over the age of 18 and own a vehicle (car, scooter, or bicycle).

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Clean Lots provides a “niche” litter-pick service for commercial property management companies. You can make big money by simply cleaning parking lots and sidewalks. And we’re not kidding about the big money—Brian Winch, the founder of this unique company, makes a six-figure side income from his litter-pick job. (PS. The author is contemplating career choices so let’s move on to the pros and cons real quick).

Valuables, memorabilia, extra furniture—there are tons of things people can’t dispose of but don’t have the storage for. This right here is an opportunity for you to make extra cash. With an app like Neighbor, you can list any empty storage space you have—and rent it to strangers on a monthly basis. You’re in control of when and how a renter uses your space. Plus, the app provides several property protection plans.

BabyQuip is a leading baby equipment rental service and marketplace in the US—offering thousands of baby gear items in over 1000 cities. Do you have any baby stuff sitting around the house? Join BabyQuip as a "Quality Provider" and rent out your items to other families in need.

Steady connects you to side hustle opportunities that match your interests and budget needs. The app also has unique Income Boosters—hand-picked opportunities for you to earn cash incentives through Steady’s trusted partners.

Delivering for Uber Eats is a great alternative to traditional part-time delivery gigs—you get to pick your schedule and get paid on a weekly basis. You can also track how much you can earn from delivering an order before accepting it.

Turo is a car-sharing marketplace that lets you list your car and rent it to customers. You can accept trips, tweak your pricing, message your guests, and more. With a pre-screened customer base of over 14 million worldwide, the app can provide consistent demand for your listings.

Earn a few extra dollars in your free time with this cash rewards website. InboxDollars pays you for filling out surveys, playing video games, referring friends, watching videos, and more.

Your data is precious—make money in exchange for it. Survey On The Go is a mobile market research tool that pays you for your opinion on various topics. Answer a survey anytime it pops up, earn money—and cash out as soon as you hit $10.

Consider setting up a Shopify e-commerce store for an existing website or social media account. Shopify lets you sell products using an intuitive interface that integrates with website hosts—meaning there’s a seamless transition from your website homepage to the digital storefront. The store setup is straightforward—you can add items, curate them, and add purchase links within minutes.

Most of us have shopped stuff on eBay—it’s equally easy to sell stuff on there. Everything from a single cornflake to a haunted rubber duck has been successfully sold on eBay. So pick a niche, source your products from thrift stores, discount warehouses, flea markets, and the like—then put a price tag on them, and start selling.

Etsy is an online marketplace for independent artists, crafters, and vintage collectors. You can easily set up an online Etsy store and sell products to make some serious side money. If you don’t have the time to create new products constantly, consider selling printables. You’ll create them once—and they’ll keep churning out money month after month. It’s the perfect passive income gig! (Gold City Ventures’ course on Eprintables can help you get started right away.)

Here's an interesting app that links "skilled taskers" (like you) with people who need help with cleaning, furniture assembly, house repairs, and other tasks. TaskRabbit lets you choose what services to provide, and set the prices.

Have a mountain of extra tech lying around? Whether it’s CDs, DVDs, tablets, games, consoles, laptops, or smartphones—sell the tech on Decluttr. The selling process is a piece of cake—just scan the item's barcode, and get a price offer from the app. Then accept the offer, ship your tech, and get paid on PayPal.

Instacart delivers groceries to people’s doorsteps. The company’s growth skyrocketed in the pandemic, generating sales worth $26 billion in 2021—with over 600,000 shoppers. Join as a personal shopper and make a solid second income—you’ll buy groceries at local partner stores and deliver items to customers.

What do you think about getting paid to play with pets? If that made you sit up—check out Rover, which connects you to America’s largest network of pet owners. You can make money by offering services like dog boarding, dog walking, running a doggy daycare, and more.

Join Airbnb as a rental host to find people willing to pay for your short-term vacation rental. This side job can become full-time employment because of its high earning potential (depending on your location and rental property). Renting out property may demand additional licensing and upkeep. And, while you can pre-screen your renters, you’ll still need to trust strangers with your property.

This local marketplace lets you rent out anything you have for a price you pick. Plus, Rentah charges 5% on every transaction to the renter—meaning you won’t be paying any fees.

Turn your photographs into money with Foap—a free app that lets you sell the pics you click to businesses and well-known brands. Upload your images straight from your phone—and sell them as often as you like.

This digital services marketplace puts freelancers and agencies in contact with clients needing help with projects. Join Fiverr for free, complete your portfolio—and start hunting for suitable freelance jobs.

Bluecrew matches you to the right jobs based on your locations, skills, and schedule. Sign up to become a BlueCrew member and access all the jobs on the portal—most roles are related to warehousing, catering, logistics, administration, and retail.

We all hate unnecessary clutter—but this can be an opportunity to make some extra cash. Unload stuff like old appliances, clothing, and furniture onto the OfferUp app. Snap a pic, price your stuff, and list it. The app will then circulate your post to app users in your neighborhood. The best part? You can negotiate prices and pick up details via the in-app messaging service—so there's no need to share your phone number.

You can rent out practically anything on Fat Llama—including photography gear, DJ equipment, electronics, and musical equipment. Take a sweeping look at your home, take pictures of everything you want to rent, set up a profile—and start earning.

This well-known car-sharing marketplace provides consumers with a low-cost alternative to car ownership. Have a car you don’t use much? Milk your car by renting it out to guests in need. Getaround lets you control how you price your bookings, and who you rent to.

With so many side hustle apps out there, it’s near impossible to crown one as the ultimate winner—but we can help you figure out the best side hustles for you.

If you’re looking for tons of work opportunities to choose from—consider gig marketplaces like Fiverr, TaskRabbit, steady, and the like.

Is flexibility your top priority? Consider apps like BlueCrew, Foap, Etsy, and eBay—you can pick your own work schedule or create a long-term passive income source.

Are you in this for the money game? Focus on gig apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart that consistently pay high.

Want to make money doing as little as possible? Consider rental marketplaces like Airbnb, BabyQuip, Neighbor, and Getaround.

Preply’s detailed study on the US job market outlines the following as the highest-paying side hustles.

You can legally work multiple jobs in the US—even if your primary one is a full-time commitment. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says over seven million Americans have side gigs.

But there is one hiccup—or several—if you’re under contract. David D. Schein, Professor & Cameron Endowed Chair of Management & Marketing at The University of St. Thomas, has worked on HR and employment law issues for over 40 years.

He says, “Executives and other key employees are usually under employment contracts that prohibit them from working a second job. They could be sued if they violate this contract provision. Further, some employers need their employees to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)—a common practice in tech companies. The contract ensures that anything the employee invents while employed belongs to their employer.”