Checked 29 Oct 2026
Authentic Jobs 4.3Silver 35 pts
A job board for designers, developers and creative professionals, with full-time, part-time, freelance and remote roles.
Good for Graphic designersSoftware developersUX and UI designers
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2005 21 yrs
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Authentic Jobs lists jobs for designers, front-end and back-end developers, copywriters, product managers and other creative and tech roles. Job types include full-time, part-time, freelance and internships, and there is a dedicated remote jobs section. Pricing on the site applies to employers posting jobs, and no job-seeker fee is shown. The site has run since 2005.
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What people actually earn on Authentic Jobs
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Our rating
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Strong on fees and access.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paidNot enough facts yet
- Access4.0
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earningsNot enough facts yet
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Achievements
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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.
Authentic Jobs Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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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 →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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.
Authentic Jobs Founded 2005
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
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.
Authentic Jobs Founded 2005
Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
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Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Authentic Jobs compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Founded in 2005, Authentic Jobs has been running for about 21 years — longer than 30 of the 48 remote job boards we track with a known launch year.
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Is Authentic Jobs legit?
What we could verify about the company
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Authentic Jobs timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Authentic Jobs
How much does Authentic Jobs charge?
Authentic Jobs fees: No job-seeker fee listed.
Which countries is Authentic Jobs available in?
Worldwide.
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