Have you seen Alignerr pop up in search for remote work in AI training? If so, you're not alone. Currently, AI training jobs are one of the fastest growing remote work categories out there, and a lot of people seem to be talking about Alignerr. But, should you bother with them?
I did some research and tried to sum up everything for you below.
What Is Alignerr?
Alignerr pays people to help train artificial intelligence. It's owned and operated by Labelbox, which is a known data infrastructure company. So despite being a newer site, it has a serious, reputable company behind it.
While we worry about AI taking our jobs, the fact is AI relies on humans to get smarter. These companies still need people to review AI responses, evaluate the quality of outputs, write prompts, and catch errors or biases. Alignerr is in the business of connecting those companies with a global network of workers who can do this for them remotely.
Alignerr allows you to work when you want with no set schedule and no boss watching over you.
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Who Can Apply?
Alignerr is looking for anyone with real knowledge or experience in a specific area. Their job listings cover four main categories: audio, coding, general, and STEM. They often hire PhDs, researchers, and other professionals with very specialized backgrounds.
That said, you don't need a fancy degree to apply. If you write well, think critically, or know a lot about a particular subject, there may be something there you can do.
Alignerr accepts contributors from all over the world, although the projects available and the pay rates differ depending on where you live.
What Is the Schedule?
As mentioned above, there is no set schedule. Work on Alignerr is fully flexible, so you get to log in and work when it suits you. There are no required hours, no minimum commitments, and no maximum either.
The catch is that work availability is project-based and can be very inconsistent. You might have plenty of tasks one week and nothing the next. This is one of the most common complaints from workers on Alignerr and similar sites, so it's important to go in with that expectation clearly set.
What Sort of Tasks Do They Have?
Tasks vary depending on your background and the projects available. Some examples of what workers have reported doing include:
- Reviewing AI-generated text for accuracy, clarity, and bias
- Writing prompts that help AI models learn how to respond
- Evaluating the quality of AI responses side by side
- Red teaming (essentially trying to trick the AI into revealing weaknesses or biases so developers can fix them)
- Audio tasks like voice activity detection
- Coding evaluations for those with technical backgrounds
The work is more intellectually engaging than typical data entry or survey work. One worker described the generalist writing role as involving tasks like helping AI reason through complex arguments and reviewing text for clarity, not just clicking buttons.
How Much Can You Earn?
Alignerr advertises an average pay rate of $80 per hour and states that PhD holders and top professionals can earn up to $150 per hour. So that's definitely on the higher end of what most people can expect.
In practice, pay ranges from around $15 to $150 per hour depending on the project, your qualifications, and your location. Generalist roles tend to land in the $15 to $40 per hour range, while specialized or high-demand skills pay more.
You're paid per task or per project rather than by the hour, so your actual earnings depend on how much work is available and how fast you go. Some workers report earning $1,000 to $1,500 per week during active project periods, while others report long stretches with no work available.
When Does Alignerr Pay?
Alignerr pays on a biweekly basis using Deel, which is a payroll platform used by many legitimate companies around the world. I had never heard of it, but apparently it's respected.
One thing to keep in mind is that you are only paid for approved work, not simply for completed work. If a task is flagged or a project is paused before your work is reviewed, payment could get delayed or withheld. This has been a source of frustration for some workers, and I've gone into that in more detail below.
What Equipment Is Needed?
Alignerr is entirely web-based so you don't really need any special equipment beyond what you probably already have. You will need a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Their site supposedly works best in Chrome and there is also a Chrome extension called Alignerr Connect that helps with time tracking on certain projects.
There is no dedicated mobile app for Alignerr yet, though it is possible to log on with your mobile browser. For serious work though, a desktop or laptop setup is strongly recommended.
What Do Workers Say About Alignerr?
This is where things get mixed, so I'm being straightforward with you. It's not all good, but it's not all bad, either.
On Trustpilot, Alignerr has a 4-star rating based on over 2,000 reviews. The majority of positive feedback centers on the onboarding experience, particularly the AI interviewer Zara, which many people describe as impressive, natural, and engaging. Their site is also frequently praised for being modern and well-designed compared to older AI training platforms.
On Glassdoor, the picture doesn't look quite as good. Alignerr has a 2.1 out of 5 rating based on worker reviews, and the complaints are consistent enough to take seriously.
The most common positive feedback is that the work itself is genuinely interesting, the Slack community is active and helpful, pay is transparent before you start a project, and actual humans review assessments instead of it being automated.
The most common complaints include inconsistent work availability with some workers reporting going weeks or months after onboarding with no projects assigned to them. There are also complaints of accounts getting deactivated without explanation shortly before payment was due, with workers saying customer support provided no clear reason and marked the decision as final.
Some workers have said they completed work in good faith, received above-average quality ratings, and still got their pay withheld. Several report that projects can pause indefinitely with submitted work retained by the company but payment not processed.
The assessment process is also described by most workers as being very strict, with some workers reporting that a 95 percent score still counts as a fail and locks them out of that role permanently.
Keep in mind the Trustpilot reviews appear to skew toward the onboarding and interview experience, while Glassdoor reviews tend to come from people who have actually done the work for a while.
How Does Alignerr Compare to Similar Platforms?
As you probably know, Alignerr is not the only option in the AI training space. If you want to compare before you commit, Appen is one of the longest-running platforms in this category and has a more established track record, though it comes with its own set of inconsistencies around work availability.
I have a big list of them here if you're interested in exploring other sites for AI training work.
The Bottom Line
Alignerr is legit. If you have strong credentials, specialized expertise, and can be realistic about the potential inconsistency of the work, you might enjoy it for supplemental income.
However, the concerns about payment disputes and account deactivations are real enough that I would not recommend treating this as a primary income or relying on it for anything time-sensitive.
Document your work carefully, keep records of your completed tasks, and treat any earnings as a bonus rather than a guarantee.
If you want to give it a try, go here to apply at Alignerr. Just go in with your eyes open and be sure you're not counting on that money before it's actually in your account.
Also Looking for More Stable Remote Work?
AI training platforms like Alignerr are great for supplemental income, but if you're looking for something more reliable and consistent, I'd suggest FlexJobs.
It's a vetted job board specifically for remote and flexible work with every listing screened before it goes up, so you're not wading through scams or dead-end postings.
If you've been frustrated by the feast-or-famine nature of gig-based AI work and want something with a real paycheck you can count on, FlexJobs is one of the best places I know to find it! You can try it for $2.95 for 14 days. I've been a member and have found it very useful.
And for ongoing remote job leads across all categories (including AI training opportunities as I find them) you can check out my job leads page which I update multiple times a week.
Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.