You built it in your bedroom. Get paid to build it for real businesses.
A dental practice. A problem that was costing them $105K a year. An expert who shipped a fix in six weeks.
Sarah Chen · $2K–$5K project · Delivered in 6 weeks
Three things separate approved experts from rejected applicants. None of them are credentials.
A GitHub repo, a live demo, a client project that works — these are worth more than any degree. Our verification step looks at what you've built, not where you went to school.
The highest-earning experts on AIScout aren't generalists. They own one vertical — dental, HVAC, legal — and know the software stack, compliance requirements, and pain points cold. Specialization commands a premium.
A 2-minute Loom showing a working automation is worth a thousand words on a PDF. Expert profiles with demo videos get matched faster and close at higher rates. Build something, record it, link it.
Four steps from application to paid project. The whole process takes about a week.
5-minute application. Name, vertical, a portfolio link or sample project. That's it. No long-form essays, no references, no rates negotiation upfront.
We review your shipped work. If it demonstrates a real capability — a working integration, a demo, a client result — you're approved. If not, we'll tell you exactly what's missing.
Add your sample projects, a short video demo, and your vertical specialization. This is your marketplace listing — the thing SMBs see before they request a match.
SMBs come to you through our assessment flow and directory. When a match lands in your inbox, you get the client's pain point, budget range, and timeline. You decide whether to engage.
Project fees by tier, tied to real experts currently on the platform.
| Tier | Typical project fee | What gets you there | Example on the platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry First project | $1.5K–$2K | 1–2 portfolio pieces. Single vertical. Verified work sample. Your first project prices low to earn the first review. |
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Jordan Kim · Dental
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| Established 3+ reviews | $2.5K–$4K | 3+ completed projects with reviews. Known vertical. Clear deliverables from past work. SMBs pay more for a known quantity. |
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Sarah Chen · Dental
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| Specialist Vertical owner | $4K–$6.4K | Deep vertical expertise. Complex integrations. Projects with measurable $50K+ outcomes. You're the obvious choice for your niche. |
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Devon Watts · HVAC
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AIScout takes 15%. Experts keep 85%. For a $3,000 project, that's $2,550 to you.
No. AIScout evaluates on shipped work, not credentials. A GitHub repo, a live demo, or a real client project matters far more than a CS degree. If you've built something that solved a real problem, that's the application.
Projects are scoped and priced upfront. Payment is collected from the client before work begins and disbursed to the expert on delivery milestone. AIScout handles contracts, invoicing, and payment processing — you focus on building.
Most of our experts built their first 2–3 portfolio projects for free or at cost before joining AIScout. If you have shipped work that demonstrates a real capability — even a personal project — apply. The verification step will clarify whether you're ready or what's missing.
Yes, and you should. The experts earning the most on AIScout own a vertical — dental, HVAC, legal. When you know the software stack, compliance requirements, and common pain points cold, your close rate is higher and your projects run faster. Generalists exist on the platform but vertical specialists earn more.
AIScout takes 15% of the project fee. You keep 85%. For a $3,000 project, that's $2,550 to you. In exchange, AIScout handles lead generation, vetting both sides, contracts, invoicing, payment collection, and dispute resolution. No monthly fee, no listing fee — we only earn when you earn.
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