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Figure Index alternatives
3 employers and programs that hire for the same kinds of work as Figure Index, the ones with roles open today first: what each pays, who can join and how it pays out, read from their job boards every day.
Figure Index alternatives: the short answer
The Global Talent Co. and Instawork are other data-collection programs like Figure Index.
The robot lab Sunday Robotics also hires for Egocentric Capture and Demonstration Collection, and it is hiring for on-site shift work at the lab, screened for dexterity and reliability rather than a degree.
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More data-collection programs like Figure Index
The best known first. Some publish no job board we can read, so they show no count here; their roles are on their own sites.
Other kinds of employer hiring for the same work
They work differently from Figure Index, but hire for at least half of the kinds of work it does and have roles open today.
Sunday Robotics
Home-robot lab
Remote Memory Developers record household-task demonstrations, paid per approved data hour; an in-house team works shifts in Redwood City.
Same work as Figure Index: Egocentric Capture, Demonstration Collection
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The same employers and programs, sorted by one number each.
Why people look for alternatives to Figure Index
- New sign-ups join a waitlist because demand is high.
- It pays by the minute of recorded tasks but does not publish the per-minute rate.
Still weighing it up? Read the full Figure Index review, with what it pays, how it pays out and whether it is legit.
Figure Index and its alternatives, side by side
| Employer | Kind | Advertised pay | Open roles in this work | Who can join | How it pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figure Index(for reference) | Data-collection networks | Paid per minute of recorded tasks | See its site | Downloads in 108 countries (August 2026) | Paid by the minute for recorded tasks, through the Index app |
| The Global Talent Co. | Data-collection networks | See individual openings | 0 | Remote: Kenya, Namibia, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa (Johannesburg) and Nigeria | Employment and payment terms are stated in individual job postings |
| Instawork | Data-collection networks | Reported: $80 for two hours of footage | See its site | United States: reported in Los Angeles, with projects offered through the Instawork app, so check what is available near you | Project terms are set in the Instawork app |
| Sunday Robotics | Robot labs & makers | $35/hr in-house; remote $30 to $60 per approved data hour | 2 | Remote role: every US state except California, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Illinois | Remote: paid within 2 to 3 business days via Stripe |
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Figure Index alternatives: common questions
Why do people look for Figure Index alternatives?
New sign-ups join a waitlist because demand is high. It pays by the minute of recorded tasks but does not publish the per-minute rate.
Which Figure Index alternative is easiest to join?
The Global Talent Co. and Instawork are data-collection programs: open to many people, usually remote or at home, though each project sets its own countries, equipment and screening. Sunday Robotics is a robot lab: hiring for on-site shift work at the lab, screened for dexterity and reliability rather than a degree.
Can you work for Figure Index and other employers at the same time?
Yes, as long as the schedules fit. They are independent employers, and applying to one does not affect your application or account with another. On-site shift roles need hours that do not overlap, so check each role's schedule.