Free test for South Africans

Find the side income that fits you

Tell us your skills, time and budget. We show the options that fit, with what each costs to start.

  • About 7 min, or 16 for the full profile
  • Free, no sign-up. No ID or CV
  • Works on your phone, saves as you go

What this test does, and how

Most "make money online" lists give everyone the same ideas. This test works the other way round. It starts with you.

What it asks about

  • What you can already doWhat you make, do or sell
  • Your time and moneyHow many hours you have and what you could spend
  • Your kitA laptop, or only a phone
  • SellingWhether you are happy to sell to people directly

What it checks

128 researched ways to earn, from skilled online work to making, selling and local services, and ranks the ones that fit.

Coding, design, social media, writing, tutoring, remote jobs
Crafts, food, hair, reselling, markets, a shop or stall

What you see for each option

  • The start-up cost in rand
  • How long first income usually takes
  • The risks
  • Which popular ideas to avoid

No earnings promises. Our numbers come from published sources, dated on each page, and our methodology explains how we score.

Questions people ask

Short answers before you start.

Is the test really free?

Yes. The test and your #1 match in full are free, with no sign-up, and matches 2 and 3 are named. The full plan is optional and once-off.

How long does it take?

The quick match takes about 7 minutes. The full profile takes about 16 and adds a personal profile of how you work. Your answers save as you go, so you can stop and come back.

What do you do with my answers?

We store your answers so we can show your results. We never ask for your ID, and your first name is optional. You can delete your answers at any time from your results page.