Choose DataAnnotation if
- you're looking for language and translation and finance and accounting work
- you want more roles to pick from
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesChoose Outlier if
- you're looking for language and translation and AI evaluation and rating work
Scale AI’s contributor platform for AI evaluation and writing, now focused on specialists and languages.
See 7 Outlier rolesDataAnnotation vs Outlier: common questions
Does DataAnnotation or Outlier pay more?
As of 20 October 2026, DataAnnotation posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $40/hr to up to $150/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate, and Outlier posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $8/hr to up to $35/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, DataAnnotation or Outlier?
DataAnnotation has more open roles today: 112 against 7. 0 DataAnnotation roles and 0 Outlier roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both DataAnnotation and Outlier?
Both hire independent contractors, and their job postings don't ask you to work only for them. Check each platform's contractor terms before you sign, as some projects come with confidentiality or exclusivity rules.