HackerEarth is a coding competition platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free to enter, host-funded prizes. Founded in 2012, HackerEarth is based in San Francisco, United States. It is available worldwide.

Last updated October 29, 2026

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Getting paid

What the platform takes, when you get your money and how

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What people actually earn on HackerEarth

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Top earners $2,500 winning-team prize Shell.ai's 2025 winner announcement on HackerEarth lists Team Papaya as the general-edition first-prize winner receiving USD2,500. Source · 2025 ↗

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4.1out of 5

Strong on fees and access.

Fees5.0
Getting paidNot enough facts yet
Access4.0
Track record3.5
Proof of earnings4.0

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Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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HackerEarth $2,500 winning-team prize (2025)
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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.
HackerEarth Worldwide
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Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
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How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
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10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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HackerEarth Founded 2012
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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.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
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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.
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Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
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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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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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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.
HackerEarth #41,261 worldwide
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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.
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Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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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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Can I join HackerEarth?

Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works

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How HackerEarth compares

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HackerEarth takes no commission from what you earn — 11 of the 11 prize competitions we track are free to earn on.

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Is HackerEarth legit?

What we could verify about the company

HackerEarth is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:

Operating since 2012 (14 years)
Headquartered in San Francisco, United States
Its domain hackerearth.com was registered in 2012 (registry record)
Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #41,261)

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HackerEarth in public records

Company filings, web traffic and app store data

Website rank: #41,261 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (hackerearth.com)
Domain registered: Aug 2012hackerearth.com, 14 years ago

Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.

HackerEarth timeline

Founding, funding, milestones and news

2012
Founded
HackerEarth founded

Headquarters today: San Francisco, United States
2025
Milestone
$2,500 winning-team prize

Shell.ai's 2025 winner announcement on HackerEarth lists Team Papaya as the general-edition first-prize winner receiving USD2,500.
Source ↗
Jun 2026
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Guides

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about HackerEarth

How much does HackerEarth charge?

HackerEarth fees: Free to enter, host-funded prizes. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.

Which countries is HackerEarth available in?

Worldwide.

Is HackerEarth legit?

Yes, HackerEarth is a real, operating platform: operating since 2012 (14 years), headquartered in San Francisco, United States and its domain hackerearth.com was registered in 2012 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.

What are the best HackerEarth alternatives?

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