Best earning platforms in Germany
The platforms with a local or regional focus in Germany - marketplaces, gig apps, and payment services where people in Germany actually earn and get paid, beyond the global giants.
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Field work app | ~GBP 5 avg per mission | PayPal | 2011 |
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Ride-hailing app | ~18% commission on taxi fares | Weekly bank transfer | 2009 |
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Freelance project portal | No commission, paid premium memberships | Direct client billing | 2007 |
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Freelance project portal | 0% commission, Premium from EUR 13.99/mo | Direct client billing | 2005 |
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Tutoring platform | Salaried and per-session roles | Bank transfer monthly | 2016 |
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Home cleaning marketplace | Commission per booking, cleaners set own rates | Paid via platform to bank account | 2014 |
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Shift work app | Employed via platform - hourly wage + benefits | Payroll bank transfer, pay advances | 2009 |
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Food delivery platform | Paid per delivery by distance/time | Weekly direct deposit | 2001 |
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Online marketplace | EUR 39.95/mo + 7-16% category commission | Bank transfer ~20th of month | 2021 |
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Classifieds marketplace | Free for private sellers - no selling fee | Bank transfer (Sicher bezahlen), cash in person | 2009 |
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Freelance marketplace | Commission around 10% | Bank transfer (SEPA) | 2013 |
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Tradesman marketplace | Contact fee per lead (~EUR 9-29) | Direct payment from customers | 2005 |
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Online marketplace | EUR 99.90/mo + 5-22% category commission | Bank transfer (SEPA) | 2020 |
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Field task app | Paid per task (invite-only) | Bank transfer, PayPal | 2011 |
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Classifieds marketplace | Monthly listing subscription + percentage fee on delivery sales | PayPal, bank transfer, cash | 2012 |
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Beauty booking marketplace | 35% commission on first booking, 0% repeats | Bank transfer | 2008 |
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Secondhand marketplace | 0% for sellers - buyers pay protection fee | Bank transfer | 2008 |
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Delivery platform | Paid per delivery by distance/complexity + tips | Bank transfer | 2014 |
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RV rental marketplace | Owner commission varies by country | Bank transfer 2nd day of hire | 2012 |
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Fashion marketplace | Category commission ~5-25% + EUR 40/mo base | Bank transfer, monthly | 2008 |
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Flexible shift work | Employed by Zenjob - hourly wage per shift | Payroll, 50% of pay within 72h | 2015 |
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Classifieds marketplace | No fees - direct purchase offer with free shipping (min EUR 10) | Bank transfer (2-5 days) or shop voucher | 2004 |
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Local services marketplace | Pay per confirmed customer contact (~EUR 50-120/lead) | Client pays pro directly | 2015 |
A European field intelligence app - visit shops, photograph displays, and answer questions, no purchases required.
bemyeye.com28 viewsA European mobility app (taxis and private hire) where licensed drivers pick up trips across major cities.
free-now.com29 viewsA large German-speaking marketplace for IT, engineering, and business freelancers and project work.
freelance.de34 viewsA German-rooted IT and engineering freelance project portal connecting contractors with companies across DACH and beyond.
freelancermap.com29 viewsA European online tutoring platform that hires tutors for one-on-one lessons.
gostudent.org39 viewsA European marketplace connecting cleaners with household cleaning jobs.
helpling.com33 viewsA European staffing app where workers find temporary jobs and shifts at scale.
jobandtalent.com21 viewsA major European food-delivery platform (Just Eat Takeaway) where couriers earn on deliveries.
just-eat.com28 viewsA growing German marketplace where third-party sellers reach a large European customer base.
kaufland.de18 viewsGermany number-one classifieds platform (formerly eBay Kleinanzeigen) for local selling.
kleinanzeigen.de28 viewsA European freelance marketplace where companies find consultants, developers, and creatives for project work. Freelancers set day rates and…
malt.com23 viewsGermany best-known tradesman marketplace, part of the Instapro Group (Angi). Tradespeople receive job leads from homeowners across Germany a…
my-hammer.de19 viewsGermany large online marketplace where approved sellers list to millions of German shoppers.
otto.market23 viewsA European app paying people for completing in-store retail and field tasks.
roamler.com26 viewsA mobile classifieds marketplace popular in Austria, Germany, and the UK for local selling.
shpock.com28 viewsEurope leading hair and beauty booking marketplace, bringing online bookings to salons across the continent.
treatwell.com25 viewsA secondhand fashion marketplace where listing and selling are free - buyers pay the protection fee. Strong across Europe with simple prepai…
vinted.com25 viewsA Helsinki-born delivery platform owned by DoorDash, operating across Europe, Japan, and beyond. Courier partners deliver food and retail go…
wolt.com22 viewsA European peer-to-peer campervan and motorhome rental marketplace for owners.
yescapa.com30 viewsA major European fashion platform where brands and retailers sell through its partner program.
zalando.com26 viewsPick flexible one-day side jobs via the app, paid per shift, across 40-plus cities.
zenjob.com19 viewsGet an instant quote and sell used clothes, books, games, and media for cash.
momox.de19 viewsService providers buy customer inquiries (pay-per-lead) across many trades.
profis.check24.de22 views