Checked 10 Oct 2026
ADPList 3.7Silver 40 pts
A global mentorship community where designers, product people, and engineers offer free sessions. Anyone can apply to mentor, and booking a session costs mentees nothing.
Good for Mentors and coachesGraphic designersConsultants and expertsUX and UI designers
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideAny country can join
- VettedScreens people before they join
- How you get paidUnpaid volunteer mentorship
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2021 5 yrs
Based in- Singapore
- Web rank
- #136,483 worldwide
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ADPList is a mentorship community where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free - mentors volunteer and you can withdraw via Unpaid volunteer mentorship. Founded in 2021, ADPList is based in Singapore. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on ADPList
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What changed
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1 update · latest Sep 13, 2026
What changed
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- Heads-up notice added: Mentoring on ADPList is unpaid volunteer work, so it is not a way to earn money. source ↗
Every change we make to this listing, with the official page we checked. Recent updates across all platforms →
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access5.0
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
40 of 100 points from 5 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
ADPList 36,000+ mentors (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
ADPList Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
ADPList free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for ADPList.
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
ADPList #136,483 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
ADPList Founded 2021
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
ADPList Founded 2021
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join ADPList?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application and you live almost anywhere.
First payout: never (volunteer).
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether ADPList accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
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- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutNever (volunteer)
Good to know: Mentoring is unpaid volunteer work, applicants need 5+ years of industry experience and only about 30% are approved.
ADPList's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How ADPList compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- ADPList takes no commission from what you earn — 1 of the 11 mentorship platforms we track are free to earn on.
- ADPList is the only one of the 10 mentorship platforms we track that pays out via Unpaid volunteer mentorship.
- Launched in 2021, ADPList is newer than most mentorship platforms — 9 of the 11 we track were founded earlier.
Compared with the mentorship platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is ADPList legit?
What we could verify about the company
ADPList is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2021 (5 years)
- Headquartered in Singapore
- Its domain adplist.org was registered in 2020 (registry record)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
ADPList in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #136,483 worldwideAmong the top million sites (adplist.org)
- Domain registered
- Apr 2020adplist.org, 6 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
ADPList timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
ADPList founded
Headquarters today: Singapore
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Milestone
36,000+ mentors
ADPList's homepage lists 36,000+ mentors serving 400K+ members in 160+ countries. Many sessions are free, so this is not a pay figure.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about ADPList
How much does ADPList charge?
ADPList fees: Free - mentors volunteer. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on ADPList?
ADPList pays out via Unpaid volunteer mentorship.
Which countries is ADPList available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on ADPList?
ADPList's homepage lists 36,000+ mentors serving 400K+ members in 160+ countries. Many sessions are free, so this is not a pay figure. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is ADPList legit?
Yes, ADPList is a real, operating platform: operating since 2021 (5 years), headquartered in Singapore and its domain adplist.org was registered in 2020 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
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