Checked 29 Oct 2026
Swimply 3.1Bronze 15 pts
A marketplace for renting private pools (and courts and other amenities) by the hour. Pool owners earn from their backyard while neighbors swim.
Good for Hosts and property managers
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2018 8 yrs
Based in- New York, United States
- Web rank
- #149,895 worldwide
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Swimply is an amenity rental marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 20-30% host commission (hosts keep 70-80%) and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2018, Swimply is based in New York, United States. It is available in US, Canada, Australia.
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What people actually earn on Swimply
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Figures published by Swimply 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 Sep 12, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Fees:
15-25% host commission→ 20-30% host commission (hosts keep 70-80%) source ↗
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on proof of earnings. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees2.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Achievements
15 of 100 points from 2 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Swimply $10,000-$20,000 a year (2021-07)
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Swimply 20–30%
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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Swimply US, Canada, Australia
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 cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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Swimply 20–30%
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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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Swimply #149,895 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.
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Swimply Founded 2018
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.
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Swimply Founded 2018
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Can I join Swimply?
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How Swimply compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 20%–30%, Swimply charges more than 17 of the 19 rental platforms we track that take a percentage (median 16.8%).
- Launched in 2018, Swimply is newer than most rental platforms — 23 of the 25 we track were founded earlier.
Compared with the rental platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Swimply legit?
What we could verify about the company
Swimply is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2018 (8 years)
- Headquartered in New York, United States
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Swimply in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #149,895 worldwideAmong the top million sites (swimply.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Swimply timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Swimply founded
Headquarters today: New York, United States
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Milestone
$10,000-$20,000 a year
Swimply's co-founder told Money that on average hosts make between $10,000 and $20,000 per year renting out their pools (company claim reported in July 2021).
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Milestone
15% host fee
Money reported in July 2021 that Swimply takes 15% of the hourly rate from pool owners, with renters paying another 10%.
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Guides
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Swimply
How much does Swimply charge?
Swimply fees: 20-30% host commission (hosts keep 70-80%). On a $100 payment that leaves you about $70–$80, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Swimply?
Swimply pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is Swimply available in?
US, Canada, Australia.
How much do people earn on Swimply?
Swimply's co-founder told Money that on average hosts make between $10,000 and $20,000 per year renting out their pools (company claim reported in July 2021). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Swimply legit?
Yes, Swimply is a real, operating platform: operating since 2018 (8 years) and headquartered in New York, United States. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Swimply alternatives?
Similar platforms include Turo, Hipcamp, Getaround and Trade Me Property. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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