SoundBetter
SoundBetter is an online marketplace for music and audio production talent, connecting musicians and labels with producers, mixing and mastering engineers, singers, songwriters and session musicians. Clients browse profiles, listen to samples and hire directly, with the platform handling messaging and payments. Briefly owned by Spotify (2019), it was sold back to its original founders in 2021.
Spark Driver (Walmart)
The Spark Driver platform connects independent contractors with delivery orders from Walmart stores and other participating retailers. Drivers use the Spark Driver app to accept offers, set their own schedules, and are issued a 1099-NEC as contractors. In February 2026, Walmart agreed to a $100 million settlement with the FTC and a group of states over past deceptive earnings claims tied to the program, including a 10-year earnings-verification and annual-reporting obligation; the platform continues to operate in all 50 states.
Toptal
Toptal is a talent network that connects companies with freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers who pass a multi-stage screening process. Rather than open bidding, Toptal matches clients to pre-vetted professionals and offers a trial period before commitment. The platform states that fewer than 3% of applicants are accepted.
Turing
Turing is a remote developer platform that uses automated assessments and matching to place software engineers and data professionals with US companies, including roles supporting AI model training and application development. Candidates complete seniority, tech-stack, and live coding evaluations to join. The network spans a large global developer pool across many skills.
Uber (Driver)
Uber is a rideshare platform that connects independent drivers with riders requesting trips through its app. Drivers set their own schedules, accept ride requests, and are paid per trip plus tips. Driving for passengers requires a qualifying four-door vehicle, a valid license with driving history, insurance, and passing a background check.
Uber Eats (Delivery)
Uber Eats is Uber's food-delivery service, and its delivery program lets independent contractors complete restaurant and store orders through the Uber Driver app. Couriers choose when to work and are paid per delivery plus tips. It has a low barrier to entry, with car, bike, scooter, and on-foot delivery available in many US markets and reduced age requirements for non-motorized methods.
Voices.com
Voices (Voices.com) is a marketplace for voice-over and audio production talent founded in 2005. Clients post projects and receive auditions from voice actors, then compare quotes and hire. The platform covers commercials, narration, e-learning, audiobooks and related audio work, and also offers voice licensing for AI applications.