Toloka crowd apps discontinued as standalone products; all contributors moved to Mindrift (rolling migration from July 2026) - old guides/links are outdated
mindrift.ai · Jul 2026Is Toloka (now Mindrift) legit?
Here are the facts for United States. We don’t give a verdict — you decide.
Checked 24 Sep 2026 · every fact has a source below
AI training
Not clear$5/ hour
Mindrift says 'all-access' (no-application) tasks typically pay $5-15/hr; specialized/expert projects pay more (Mindrift markets $15-$100+/hr for experts). Legacy Toloka microtasks were paid per task. Whether rates vary by country is not stated officially.
FeeNoneLegacy Toloka docs (GitHub, older) listed Payoneer $1 per payment received and PayPal fees up to 2% from Toloka; these may no longer apply after the Mindrift migration.No one should ask you to pay to work.
Entry testYes18+; identity and age verification at registration and ongoing (Mindrift terms). 'All-access' route needs no CV/interview, only brief task onboarding; specialized projects need CV, assessments, interviews. Former Tolokers keep their account, balance and history.
Payouts that work in United States
PayoneerPayPal
HoursNot stated
Risks people report
Kenya added/listed as unsupported location
mindrift.ai · 27 May 2026Corporate restructuring: Bezos Expeditions-led $72M investment; Nebius gave up majority voting control
nasdaq.com · 7 May 2025Sources: Mindrift - Tolokers, welcome (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Mindrift Eligibility and Geographic Restrictions (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Toloka/Mindrift Platform Terms of Use (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); FAQ: A new way to join Mindrift - open to everyone (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Legacy Toloka payout docs (outdated) (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Nebius welcomes Bezos Expeditions as lead investor in Toloka (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026)