Is Braintrust legit?
A vetted freelance network for engineers, designers and specialists, with some AI trainer and evaluation roles.
Our verdict
Legit, with caveats
Yes. Braintrust is an established freelance network that says it charges talent no fees. It's selective, and AI trainer roles are a small slice of what it lists, so it works best as a second channel.
- Run by a real companyBraintrust, a talent network that connects vetted freelancers with companies, with its own BTRST token for governance.
- Pay process publishedYes, on its own site (linked below)
- Public listings with payNo, work is behind a login
- Charges workers anythingNo. Real Braintrust work never costs you money
Who runs it
Braintrust, a talent network that connects vetted freelancers with companies, with its own BTRST token for governance.
How and when it pays
Braintrust says it never charges talent fees, so you keep what the client pays; clients pay the platform fee. It doesn't publish a payout schedule we can cite, and payment terms vary by contract.
Source: Braintrust: for talent
How hiring works
Apply to join, complete a short recorded video interview, then apply to roles. Admission is selective.
What to watch out for
- AI training is a small share of its listings; most roles are standard freelance engineering and design work.
- You never need to buy BTRST tokens to work or get paid.
The only real addresses
Real Braintrust links use usebraintrust.com, braintrust.com. A message pointing anywhere else, or asking you to pay anything, is not Braintrust. Check a message.