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MentorCruise 3.6Silver 35 pts
A marketplace for long-term tech and career mentorship, where mentors set a monthly price and work with mentees over chat and calls. Mentor applications are reviewed before profiles go live.
Good for Mentors and coachesConsultants and expertsSoftware developersUX and UI designersGraphic designers
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2018 8 yrs
Based in- Zurich, Switzerland
- Web rank
- #243,062 worldwide
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MentorCruise is a mentorship marketplace where providers are screened before they can join, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Commission on mentor earnings, the minimum payout is $25 via Borderless, earnings are typically paid out borderless pays once a month, with an invoice typically on the 4th and the transfer within about 48 hours. amounts under $25 are not sent. and you can withdraw via PayPal and Stripe. Founded in 2018, MentorCruise is based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is available worldwide.
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- Payout speed added: Borderless pays once a month, with an invoice typically on the 4th and the transfer within about 48 hours. Amounts under $25 are not sent. source ↗
- Minimum payout added: $25 via Borderless source ↗
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- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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MentorCruise ~$10M paid to mentors (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
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MentorCruise Worldwide
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MentorCruise Commission on mentor earnings
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
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MentorCruise Commission on mentor earnings
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.
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MentorCruise $25 via Borderless
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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MentorCruise Borderless pays once a month, with an invoice typically on the 4th and the transfer within…
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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MentorCruise #243,062 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago5
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MentorCruise Founded 2018
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
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MentorCruise Founded 2018
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How MentorCruise compares
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- MentorCruise is one of just 2 mentorship platforms we track (of 10) that pay out via Stripe.
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Is MentorCruise legit?
What we could verify about the company
MentorCruise is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2018 (8 years)
- Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland
- Screens providers before they can join
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MentorCruise in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #243,062 worldwideAmong the top million sites (mentorcruise.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
MentorCruise timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
MentorCruise founded
Headquarters today: Zurich, Switzerland
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Milestone
~$10M paid to mentors
MentorCruise says it has paid around $10 million to mentors in total since launching in 2018, per its official become-a-mentor page.
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Milestone
~$500/month average payout
MentorCruise's official mentor page says the average mentor payout is around $500 per month, typically for 2-3 mentees, while top mentors earn low four figures a month.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does MentorCruise charge?
MentorCruise fees: Commission on mentor earnings.
How do you get paid on MentorCruise?
MentorCruise pays out via PayPal and Stripe. Minimum payout: $25 via Borderless. Timing: Borderless pays once a month, with an invoice typically on the 4th and the transfer within about 48 hours. Amounts under $25 are not sent.
Which countries is MentorCruise available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on MentorCruise?
MentorCruise's official mentor page says the average mentor payout is around $500 per month, typically for 2-3 mentees, while top mentors earn low four figures a month. MentorCruise says it has paid around $10 million to mentors in total since launching in 2018, per its official become-a-mentor page. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is MentorCruise legit?
Yes, MentorCruise is a real, operating platform: operating since 2018 (8 years), headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland and screens providers before they can join. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
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