Do you despise talking on the phone or participating in video calls? If you’re more of an introvert, we’ve got a list of legit ways to get paid to text.
You can get paid for almost anything these days – including sending or receiving text messages!
Text-based jobs are an attractive opportunity for many people because they offer a way to work from home, can be done on a flexible schedule, and don’t involve making phone calls or dealing with other people in person.
But look for jobs that pay you to text and you’ll quickly find that many of them (like Chat Recruit, Dream Lover, Flirtbucks, Text Flirt, and Lip Service) are flirting sites. These sites are legitimate, but being a chat host may not be a comfortable option for many. The good news is that there are still many other legitimate ways to make money through texting.
Here are 13 legit ways to get paid to text without flirting with strangers.
1. Application 1Q
If you want to earn extra, Application 1Q allows Android and iOS users to earn money for replying to its text messages. Her clients are brands that want to get honest feedback from consumers by sending them market research questions.
Once you sign up for a free account, you’ll start receiving survey questions from Q1 and earn $0.25 per answer. This means that if you receive a survey with two questions, you will earn $0.50 for answering both of them.
The number of surveys you get depends on your location and profile, but the reported average is 1 or 2 per week. It won’t make much, but it’s an easy way to make a few extra bucks. Another advantage of this application is that payments are made immediately to your PayPal account after completing the survey.
- 1Q App will get a 4.3 stars rating out of 5 in the Apple App Store
2. Fiberer
If you have expertise to share, take a look Fibbler. Fibler is an app that offers clients private consultations or group coaching. It allows you to set up consultations or group coaching via webcam chats, voice calls and text messages.
Ideal for doctors, lawyers, tutorstrainers and other specialists, Fibler lets you set your own per-minute rates and be your own boss. You can also create rich video content that can lead to passive income! Remember that you need to find clients who will use your service.
Fibler sends payments by direct deposit in select countries or via PayPal.
- Fibler gets a 3.6 stars out of 5 ratings in the Apple App Store
3. Fiverr
Fiverr is one of the largest marketplaces where people and businesses can find services at reasonable prices. As a freelancer on Fiverr, you can create your own list of services and set your rates. The most common service offered by freelancers on Fiverr that involves text messaging is SMS marketing, a type of marketing that sends ads via text to potential and existing customers.
To offer this service, you need to familiarize yourself with an SMS platform such as EZ Texting or Twilio. You can then list your services on Fiverr. To be competitive, start at $5 per gig and you can increase your rates as you build up positive reviews.
Once you’ve completed a gig, Fiverr will release your earnings via PayPal, bank transfer or direct deposit.
- Fiverr gets a 4.2 stars rating out of 5 on Indeed
4. Headspace
Ginger (who recently teamed up with Headspace) is a platform that provides mental health services, including coaching, therapy and psychiatry. Emotional Wellness Coaches are hired to help members combat mental health issues like anxiety and depression through text sessions.
As an emotional wellness coach, you will work for at least seven weekly sessions. You can search their website for open positions, but remember that proper licenses and experience are required to qualify.
- Headspace gets a 3 star rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com
5. JustAnswer
JustAnswer is another way to get paid to text. Members pay a subscription to ask questions, and the platform connects users with an expert in their field to chat via text or phone.
Provided you have the appropriate credentials, you can apply to become an expert in one of several fields such as medicine, law, wellness, computers, mechanics, or home improvement. Once you pass the vetting process, you can earn anywhere from $2,000 to $7,000 per month and work as much or as little as you want.
- JustAnswer gets a 4.6 stars rating out of 5 on Glassdoor
6. McMoney
If you are an Android user, McMoney is a great app that can help you earn a few extra bucks every month. All you have to do is install the app, complete the registration and verify your phone number.
After that, you will be sent occasional test SMS messages, and that’s it! For each message you receive, money will be credited to your account. Then, once you reach the minimum payout amount, you can withdraw your funds via PayPal.
- The McMoney app gets a 3.9 stars rating out of 5 on Trustpilot
7. Premium.Chat
Premium.Chat is similar to Fibler in connecting clients with professionals via text messages, voice calls or video chats. It’s an excellent platform for consultants and coaches, but it’s also used by artists, models and influencers. No need to install the app as you can use it on your mobile browser or desktop.
It’s free to join, but the platform will take a cut of the revenue you earn (up to 40%, depending on how much you earn). Once you’ve set up your account, you can set per-minute rates or charge a flat fee. You can also set your availability. Your Premium.Chat earnings are sent on the 10th of every month via PayPal or direct deposit.
Accordingly this review about this platform, it seems that your “success ultimately depends on your ability to build a strong online presence and attract a paying audience.”
8. Chat table
Chat desk hires freelancers as chat agents to provide customer support via social media, email, text and chat. For these part-time positions, you must be detail-oriented, technically proficient, and able to work two or more hours per day. In these roles, you can create your own schedule and work from anywhere. According to one user on Glass doorchat operators get paid around $0.40 per ticket per text or email and you need to reach $50 in earnings before you get paid.
- Chatdesk gets a 4.4 stars rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com
9. Working solution
Working solution is a business process outsourcing (BPO) operation and has supported the work-from-home movement since its inception in 1996. It has worked with many large companies and has over 150,000 customer service representatives across Canada and the United States.
They’re still looking independent suppliersand you can earn up to $19 an hourdepending on the type of contract you get. In addition to messaging via chat, many programs on the market require you to participate in phone calls and video chats as well. To become a supplier, you need a USB headset, a high-speed Internet connection, an up-to-date computer and software, and in some cases a webcam.
10. The Trevor Project
Another way to get paid to text is to apply for a full-time job The Trevor Project. It is a non-profit organization that supports LGBTQ youth through information and a 24/7/365 helpline. As a chat and text advisor with Trevor Project you will provide crisis counseling in writing through their chat and text platform. For these roles you must have prompt and excellent written communication skills. The Trevor Project hires people from all 50 states and offers competitive salaries and benefits.
- Project Trevor gets a 4.2 stars rating out of 5 on Indeed
11. Studypool
If you have expertise in an area such as math, science, English or a foreign language, you can get paid to text students! WITH Studypoollecturers answer questions through the text, provide explanations and answers to their questions. All communication takes place via the Studypool chat messenger. With Studypool you work when and where you want, and they accept tutors from all over the world. Top tutors earn $7,500 per month! For these freelance contract roles, you need to demonstrate your expertise in the subject you wish to teach.
- Studypool gets a 3.7 stars rating out of 5 on Glassdoor.com
12. Radiant emotional health
Vibrant emotional health is hiring clinical crisis counselors to manage crisis intervention services across the country. In these remote roles, you’ll get paid for text messages, web chat, and sometimes phone calls with clients in need. For these positions, you must have excellent communication skills and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, forensic psychology and 1-2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting or call center. Vibrant Emotional Health offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits and has day, evening and night shifts available.
- Vibrant Emotional Health gets a 2.9 stars rating out of 5 on Indeed
13. Start your own text coaching
You’ve probably heard of popular services like Noom that offer text support to people who want to get fit and lose weight. If you have the expertise, knowledge and education, you can offer your own personal coaching services via text.
Yes, this is the real way to do business! A friend of mine used a personal trainer to help her lose weight, and the trainer delivered meal plans, recipes, and exercise plans to her via text message. All communication between trainer and client was via email and text message.
Of course you will they need a websitea social media account with Linktree or a platform like Podia to host your listings. But the nice thing about starting your own business is that you can focus on your area of expertise and set your own rates.
One woman who runs a text coaching business is Louise Schriewer a job you love coach. It offers clients text-based coaching services using the Signal app for $80 per week. Check out this article if you’re just starting out and coaching business from home sounds tempting.
Tips for safe texting
Before you get into the texting frenzy, it’s a good idea to take a few precautions protect against fraud and identity theft.
Always do your due diligence first and research the company on sites like Indeed and Glassdoor. If you need to download an app, read reviews from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Make sure the developers keep maintaining and updating the app for security.
Do not share your personal information, such as your date of birth, social security number, or passwords to accounts, unsecured websites, or unverified workers. Email addresses should match the domain name of the hiring company.
Read the fine print before you tackle a text task or install their apps. Be aware of any scammers and spammers who might try to contact you through third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or social media. Don’t reply to any messages that seem suspicious or too good to be true!
Get paid for text conclusion
If you like communicating with people via text but want to avoid flirting with strangers, there are still plenty of companies willing to pay you to text. Just make sure you research the companies you intend to work for and take a few simple precautions when texting people you don’t know.
Whether you are looking for ways to share your expertise or simply answer a few surveys for extra moneythere’s a texting gig for you. Give it a try and you might be surprised how much money you can make!
Know of any other ways to get paid for texting? Drop us a line below; we’d love to hear from you!
Originally published December 19, 2022. Content updated December 2024.
