Gig app directory · 2026

32 gig apps, ranked by real pay.

Food delivery, rideshare, grocery, tasks, pet care — every major gig app compared by hourly rate, requirements, and pros/cons.

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Food Delivery

DoorDash

$15–$25/hr · 18+ · All 50 states

Largest US food delivery app. Peak hours, Top Dasher status, and DashPass orders drive earnings up.

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Food Delivery

Uber Eats

$15–$22/hr · 19+ · 6,000+ cities

Broad city coverage with stacked orders. Integrates with Uber rideshare for multi-app drivers.

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Food Delivery

Grubhub

$12–$20/hr · 19+ · Major metros

Scheduled blocks for reliable hours. Strong in NYC, Chicago, Boston. Lower volume than DoorDash.

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Food Delivery

Postmates

$14–$22/hr · 18+ · Via Uber

Now part of Uber Eats. Sign up through Uber's platform — fleet is merged in most markets.

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Food Delivery

Caviar

$18–$28/hr · 19+ · 20+ cities

Premium restaurant deliveries = bigger tickets and tips. Owned by DoorDash; use same account.

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Food Delivery

Favor

$12–$18/hr · 18+ · Texas only

H-E-B-owned delivery app. Texas-only concierge model — food plus anything errands.

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Rideshare

Uber

$18–$30/hr · 21+ · All major metros

Largest rideshare in the US. Surge pricing, airport queues, and Uber Pro tiers boost hourly pay.

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Rideshare

Lyft

$15–$28/hr · 21+ · US & Canada

#2 rideshare. Often friendlier payout structure and earnings guarantees in smaller markets.

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Rideshare

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Grocery

Instacart

$15–$25/hr · 18+ · US & Canada

Largest grocery delivery app. Full-service shoppers earn tips; batch size and tip tier drive pay.

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Grocery

Shipt

$15–$22/hr · 18+ · Target-owned

Scheduled shopping slots and loyal customer base. Strong in suburbs where Target dominates.

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Grocery

Gopuff

$15–$20/hr · 21+ · 500+ cities

Convenience + alcohol delivery from dark stores. W-2 pay in some markets; scheduled shifts.

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Package

Amazon Flex

$18–$25/hr · 21+ · SUV/truck required

Pre-booked delivery blocks from Amazon warehouses. Predictable pay — no tipping variability.

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Package

Roadie

$13–$60/delivery · 18+ · Nationwide

Crowdsourced delivery for UPS, Walmart, and retailers. Bids for long-haul gigs ($100+).

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Package

Spark Driver

$10–$20/hr · 18+ · Walmart-owned

Deliver Walmart grocery and parcel orders. Offers-based — accept batches you like.

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Package

Veho

$20/hr · 21+ · 50+ metro markets

Last-mile package delivery for e-commerce brands. Flat hourly pay, 3–5 hour routes.

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Package

GoShare

$15–$50/hr · 21+ · Truck/van required

On-demand big-item delivery and moving. Pickup truck = entry, cargo van = higher pay tier.

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Package

Curri

$20–$45/hr · 21+ · Construction supply

Delivers lumber, pipe, and jobsite supplies for contractors. Truck or van required; higher pay.

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Task

TaskRabbit

$30–$60/hr · 18+ · 60+ metros

Set your own rate for furniture assembly, moving help, handyman tasks. Top earners clear $80+/hr.

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Task

Handy

$25–$45/hr · 18+ · 40+ cities

Cleaning and handyman bookings. Predictable pay but fixed rates — less control than TaskRabbit.

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Task

Dolly

$15–$35/hr · 21+ · Truck required

Local moving help and furniture deliveries. Lead "Helpers" with trucks earn top rate.

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Task

Lugg

$25–$60/hr · 21+ · Truck/van + helper

On-demand moving for IKEA buys and large furniture. Bring a helper — 2-person gigs pay best.

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Task

Bellhop

$14–$25/hr · 18+ · 40+ cities

Full-day moving crew gigs. Hourly pay with tips, scheduled weeks in advance.

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Pet Care

Rover

$20–$40/walk · 18+ · Nationwide

Dog walking, pet sitting, and boarding. Set your rates; overnight boarding pays $40–$80/night.

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Pet Care

Wag!

$15–$30/walk · 18+ · US-wide

On-demand dog walks — faster request flow than Rover, but lower rates and 60% revenue split.

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Pet Care

Mobile Pet Grooming

$40–$100/pet · 18+ · Own client book

Independent mobile grooming — higher margins than platforms, but requires grooming skills + van.

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Specialty

Mobile Notary (Snapdocs, NotaryCafe)

$75–$200/signing · 18+ · Notary commission

Loan signings and mobile notarizations. Higher certification (NSA) unlocks $150–$200 signings.

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Specialty

GigSmart

$12–$40/hr · 18+ · Varies by job

Marketplace for shift-based gigs: event staffing, warehouse, general labor. Paid same-day.

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Specialty

Bambino / UrbanSitter

$15–$30/hr · 16+ · Background check

Vetted babysitting platforms. Bambino is parent-referral; UrbanSitter runs in 12+ major cities.

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Specialty

Field Agent / Gigwalk

$3–$20/task · 18+ · Micro-gigs

Retail audits, price checks, and mystery shopping. Short tasks (5–15 min) you grab while out.

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Top 10 Gig Apps by Hourly Pay (2026)

Ranked by realistic hourly earnings — after expenses like gas, wear, and mileage.

# App Category Realistic Pay Best For
1TaskRabbitTask$30–$60/hrSkilled labor & handyman work
2Uber (Rideshare)Rideshare$18–$30/hrMetro areas with surge pricing
3CaviarFood Delivery$18–$28/hrPremium restaurant tickets
4Amazon FlexPackage$18–$25/hrPredictable pre-booked blocks
5InstacartGrocery$15–$25/hrLarge-tip suburban markets
6DoorDashFood Delivery$15–$25/hrBroadest availability
7LyftRideshare$15–$28/hrEarnings guarantees
8HandyTask$25–$45/hrSteady cleaning & handyman bookings
9RoverPet Care$20–$40/walkDog lovers with home space
10VehoPackage$20/hr flatStable hourly pay, no tips variance

Pay ranges based on industry data, driver surveys, and platform disclosures. Actual earnings vary by city, vehicle, and hours.

Gig App FAQ

Which gig app pays the most per hour? +

TaskRabbit consistently pays the highest hourly rate ($30–$60+/hr) because you set your own rates for skilled tasks. Rideshare apps like Uber pay second-best in dense metros during peak hours. Food delivery apps average $15–$25/hr after expenses.

Do I need a car to do gig work? +

No — TaskRabbit, Handy, Rover, Wag, and mobile notary work don't require a car. In dense cities, you can also do DoorDash and Uber Eats on a bike or scooter. For rideshare and package delivery (Amazon Flex, Spark), a reliable vehicle is required.

Can I work for multiple gig apps at the same time? +

Yes — "multi-apping" is standard. Most full-time gig workers run DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub simultaneously to reduce idle time. Just be careful about overlapping orders — always mark orders delivered before accepting a new one.

What's the minimum age for most gig apps? +

Most food delivery apps require 18+; rideshare (Uber, Lyft) and package delivery (Amazon Flex, Veho) require 21+. TaskRabbit, Rover, and Wag accept 18+. Bambino and UrbanSitter accept babysitters as young as 16 with parent verification.

Are gig workers employees or independent contractors? +

Most gig workers are 1099 independent contractors, meaning you pay self-employment tax and don't get benefits. Exceptions: Gopuff drivers in some markets are W-2 employees, and California's Prop 22 gives rideshare drivers a limited benefits package.

How do taxes work for gig work? +

You're responsible for quarterly estimated taxes (federal + state) plus 15.3% self-employment tax. Track mileage (IRS rate: 67¢/mile in 2026) — it's your biggest deduction. Apps like Stride and Everlance auto-track miles. Consider using a professional tax prep service your first year.

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