Field data, transcription and passive apps: Premise, GoTranscript, TranscribeMe, Honeygain and more
Some apps pay you to collect information around your town; transcription platforms pay you to type audio; “passive” apps pay to share your unused internet. Each has its own trade-offs.
48. Premise
What it is: A data collection app that pays for tasks such as photographing prices or answering surveys about your area.
| Tasks | Photos of shops and prices, location checks, surveys |
| How you're paid | Payment options offered in the app by country |
| Kenya | Active in Kenya and many other countries |
| Realistic earnings | Low |
| Best for | People who move around town anyway |
How to start: Follow task instructions exactly; respect private property and people's privacy. Pros: Uses your phone and daily routine. Cons: Tasks depend on location. Watch out: Never photograph people without consent or enter restricted areas.
49. Streetbees
What it is: An app that pays for photo and video stories about your daily life and purchases.
| Tasks | Short surveys with photos or videos |
| How you're paid | PayPal |
| Kenya | Available in many countries; check Kenya in-app |
| Realistic earnings | Low |
| Best for | Phone users |
How to start: Answer with clear photos and honest stories. Pros: Simple tasks. Cons: Irregular tasks. Watch out: Don't share personal documents in photos.
50. GoTranscript
What it is: A transcription company that accepts transcribers from around the world.
| Tasks | Transcribing short audio files, captions, translations |
| How you're paid | PayPal or Payoneer, weekly |
| Kenya | Open to Kenyan transcribers |
| Realistic earnings | Low at first; rises with quality and speed |
| Best for | Fast, accurate typists with good English |
How to start: Pass the entry test; start with short files; build your quality score. Pros: Steady supply; accepts Kenyans. Cons: Low starting rates; strict style guide. Watch out: Use headphones and follow the style guide strictly.
51. TranscribeMe
What it is: A transcription platform that splits audio into short chunks.
| Tasks | Short transcription tasks, some specialist teams (medical, translation) |
| How you're paid | PayPal |
| Kenya | Open to many countries |
| Realistic earnings | Low |
| Best for | Typists who want short tasks |
How to start: Pass the exam; work up to better-paid teams. Pros: Short, flexible tasks. Cons: Low base pay. Watch out: Respect confidentiality of audio.
52. Scribie
What it is: A transcription platform paying per audio minute, with review levels.
| Tasks | Short audio files, reviewing |
| How you're paid | PayPal |
| Kenya | Open to many countries |
| Realistic earnings | Low |
| Best for | Detail-oriented typists |
How to start: Do the test and learn their guidelines. Pros: Clear progression. Cons: Low pay at first. Watch out: Accuracy matters more than speed.
53. Rev
What it is: A well-known transcription and captioning company.
| Tasks | Transcription, captions, foreign subtitles |
| How you're paid | PayPal |
| Kenya | Accepted countries vary; check whether Kenya is open for new freelancers |
| Realistic earnings | Low to medium |
| Best for | Fast, accurate typists |
How to start: Apply only if your country is accepted; pass the tests. Pros: Big client base. Cons: Country limits; competition. Watch out: Never buy someone else's account.
54. Honeygain
What it is: An app that pays you for sharing unused internet bandwidth.
| Tasks | Passive: runs in the background |
| How you're paid | PayPal or crypto after a minimum |
| Kenya | Open to many countries |
| Realistic earnings | Very low; uses your data |
| Best for | People with unlimited Wi-Fi only |
How to start: Only use on unlimited home Wi-Fi, never mobile data bundles. Pros: Passive. Cons: Very low pay; your connection is used by others. Watch out: Understand that others' traffic goes through your connection: read the terms and privacy policy.
55. Pawns.app
What it is: Another bandwidth-sharing app with small surveys.
| Tasks | Passive bandwidth sharing, surveys |
| How you're paid | PayPal or crypto |
| Kenya | Open to many countries |
| Realistic earnings | Very low |
| Best for | People with unlimited Wi-Fi |
How to start: Same rules as Honeygain. Pros: Passive. Cons: Very low pay. Watch out: Same privacy caution.
Summary
- Premise and Streetbees pay for local data; GoTranscript, TranscribeMe, Scribie and Rev pay for transcription.
- GoTranscript accepts Kenyan transcribers; quality and speed raise your earnings.
- Bandwidth-sharing apps (Honeygain, Pawns) pay very little: use only on unlimited Wi-Fi and read the privacy terms.
Check yourself
Which transcription company accepts Kenyan transcribers and pays weekly? (one word)
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gotranscript
Should you run bandwidth-sharing apps on mobile data bundles? (yes or no)
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no
Which app pays for photos of prices and shops in your area? (one word)
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premise