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DataAnnotation and Remotasks are both popular entry-to-mid annotation platforms, and their relationship is more interesting than it first appears: DataAnnotation partners with Scale AI for certain project pipelines, and Remotasks IS Scale AI's consumer-facing platform. So in a sense, both have Scale AI DNA — but they operate as separate products with different geographies, pay structures, and worker experiences.
For most workers, the choice between these two comes down to geography: DataAnnotation is primarily US/UK/Canada-focused with better pay rates, while Remotasks has stronger global reach.
Pay Range
$20-60/hr
Reliability
ReliableOnboarding Time
1-2 days
Payment Frequency
weekly
Best For
Beginners looking to break into AI training work
Pros
Cons
DataAnnotation pays $15–40/hr, primarily for US, UK, and Canadian workers. Weekly payments via PayPal or direct deposit. The higher pay floor reflects the cost of living in DataAnnotation's core markets and the relatively specialized nature of its AI training tasks (RLHF, code review, prompt evaluation). Workers outside its core markets may find limited project availability.
Remotasks pays $5–25/hr with significant regional variation — US/EU workers earn at the higher end, while workers in Southeast Asia and Africa typically earn at the lower end for equivalent tasks. Weekly payments globally via PayPal, Payoneer, or local bank transfer. The global nature of the platform means rates are calibrated to a wider range of labor markets.
DataAnnotation's $15/hr floor is significantly above Remotasks' $5/hr floor, reflecting its focus on higher-value markets. For US/UK/CA workers, DataAnnotation is the better-paying platform. For workers outside those markets, Remotasks is the more accessible option.
DataAnnotation focuses on AI training tasks aligned with large language model development: text annotation, RLHF training, code review, prompt evaluation, and content assessment. The task types are more cognitively demanding than basic image labeling but reward workers who have strong writing, reasoning, or coding abilities.
Remotasks covers a broader annotation spectrum: image and video annotation, LiDAR point cloud labeling, text classification, audio transcription, and more. The platform's training tracks allow workers to specialize in higher-value task categories over time. The breadth is useful for workers who want options beyond text-based AI training.
Bottom Line
DataAnnotation is the better choice for US, UK, and Canadian workers — higher pay and well-suited to the text-heavy AI training tasks that are the most in-demand right now. Remotasks is the better choice for workers elsewhere, offering similar Scale AI-backed reliability with genuine global reach. Workers in DataAnnotation's core markets should use DataAnnotation as primary and Remotasks as a secondary supplement. View DataAnnotation → · View Remotasks →
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Pay Range
$5-50/hr
Reliability
ReliableOnboarding Time
1-3 days
Payment Frequency
weekly
Best For
Data annotators and AI trainers, especially those new to AI gig work
Pros
Cons