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JustAnswer in 7 slides

A paid Q&A platform where verified doctors, lawyers, mechanics, and other experts earn answering customer questions.

  • Expert Q&A platform
  • Mentorship platforms
  • Based in San Francisco, California, United States
  • Vetted: providers are screened
2003founded
2.6our rating out of 5
15achievement points, Bronze
How it works2 / 7

What you do on JustAnswer

How the money is made: expert consulting

  1. Apply as an expert
  2. Clients book a call
  3. Share your know-how
  4. Paid per session

A paid Q&A platform where verified doctors, lawyers, mechanics, and other experts earn answering customer questions.

Founded 2003 · next to 10 other mentorship platforms

200020052010201520202025Clarity.fm: 2012Codementor: 2014MentorCruise: 2018GrowthMentor: 2018Intro: 2020MentorPass: 2020Office Hours: 2020Metafy: 2020ADPList: 2021Topmate: 2021JustAnswer, 2003
Each dot is a platform of the same type, placed at its founding year.

Work and topics

Good for

Fees3 / 7

What JustAnswer takes

20–50%the cut JustAnswer takes

Keeps 20-50% of customer payments

Every $100 you earnYou keep at least$20Depends on tier or client$30JustAnswer takes at least$50
Reaches youDepends on your tier, category or clientJustAnswer’s fee

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Getting paid4 / 7

How the money reaches you

$20minimum payout$0$50

More than $20

2 ways to withdraw

Rating and achievements5 / 7

How it scores

2.6out of 5

Strong on track record. Weaker on fees.

FeesGetting paidAccessTrack recordProof of earnings
  • Fees1.5
  • Getting paid2.3
  • Access2.5
  • Track record4.0
  • Proof of earningsNot enough facts
15/100 ptsBronze
  • Clear fees
  • 10 years running
  • 20 years running
Profile completeness6 / 7

How much we know

43%

We have 7 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.

What we have

  • What kind of platform it is
  • Year founded
  • Headquarters
  • Fees
  • Minimum payout
  • Withdrawal methods
  • Countries it accepts

Still missing

  • Plain-English overview
  • How fast you get paid
  • Payment protection
  • Join requirements
  • Real earnings figures
  • Review ratings
  • Wikipedia or reference page
  • Support channels
  • Mobile apps
  • Social accounts

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