Sidekicker is a shift work app where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Employed casually - hourly award rates and you can withdraw via Weekly bank transfer. Founded in 2013, Sidekicker is based in Melbourne, Australia. It is available in Australia and New Zealand.

Last updated October 30, 2026

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Getting paid

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

FeesiEmployed casually - hourly award rates

Withdraw viaiWeekly bank transfer

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What people actually earn on Sidekicker

Sourced figures from the platform, filings and independent studies

People earning 20,000+ workers The company says more than 20,000 Sidekicks work for businesses through its app, on its worker recruitment page checked in October 2026. Source · 2026-10 ↗

Figures published by Sidekicker or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.

What changed

Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked

1 update · latest Nov 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026 Sign-up rules added source ↗

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What we have

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Year founded
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Our rating

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2.9out of 5

Weaker on getting paid.

FeesNot enough facts yet
Getting paid2.3
Access2.8
Track record3.5
Proof of earnings3.0

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Achievements

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15/100 pts20 points to Silver

Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Sidekicker 20,000+ workers (2026-10)
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10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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Sidekicker Founded 2013
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Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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.
Sidekicker Australia, New Zealand
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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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Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
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Sidekicker Employed casually - hourly award rates
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Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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.
Sidekicker Employed casually - hourly award rates
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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.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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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.
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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.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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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.
Sidekicker #598,693 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.
Sidekicker Founded 2013
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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 Sidekicker?

Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works

The short answer

Yes, if you live in Australia and New Zealand.

You need the right to work there. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start.

Check for you

Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Sidekicker accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.

Check with my country

1 · Who can join

Open in 2 countries of 200Only the countries listed below. Check it for your country →

Open in

AustraliaNew Zealand

2 · What you need

The right to work there
A government ID

3 · What it costs

No sign-up cost listed.

From sign-up to first payout

Sign upFree
Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales

Good to know: You must prove you can legally work in Australia or New Zealand. Sidekicker checks the documents before it approves your profile.

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Apps and support

Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press

Local toAustralia New Zealand

How Sidekicker compares

Against similar platforms in our directory

Founded in 2013, Sidekicker has been running for about 13 years — longer than 12 of the 15 shift work apps we track with a known launch year.

Compared with the shift work apps in our directory. See them all →

Is Sidekicker legit?

What we could verify about the company

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

Operating since 2013 (13 years)
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia
Its domain sidekicker.com was registered in 2000 (registry record)

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Sidekicker in public records

Company filings, web traffic and app store data

Website rank: #598,693 worldwideAmong the top million sites (sidekicker.com)
Domain registered: Feb 2000sidekicker.com, 26 years ago

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

Sidekicker timeline

Founding, funding, milestones and news

2013
Founded
Sidekicker founded

Headquarters today: Melbourne, Australia
Jun 2026
On FreelanceSites
Added to the FreelanceSites.net directory

Checked against its official pages before listing.
Oct 2026
Milestone
20,000+ workers

The company says more than 20,000 Sidekicks work for businesses through its app, on its worker recruitment page checked in October 2026.
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Guides

Step-by-step help for this platform

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Sidekicker

How much does Sidekicker charge?

Sidekicker fees: Employed casually - hourly award rates.

How do you get paid on Sidekicker?

Sidekicker pays out via Weekly bank transfer.

Which countries is Sidekicker available in?

Australia and New Zealand. Its main focus is Australia and New Zealand.

How much do people earn on Sidekicker?

The company says more than 20,000 Sidekicks work for businesses through its app, on its worker recruitment page checked in October 2026. Individual earnings vary widely.

Is Sidekicker legit?

Yes, Sidekicker is a real, operating platform: operating since 2013 (13 years), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and its domain sidekicker.com was registered in 2000 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.

What are the best Sidekicker alternatives?

Similar platforms include Instawork, ShiftSmart, Upshift and Wonolo. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.

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