CloudFactory Review
Managed AI data workforce — annotation, curation, QA, transcription
Full Review
CloudFactory runs a managed AI data workforce — annotation, curation, QA, and transcription — but unlike most platforms on this list, it's geographically restricted to workers in Nepal, Kenya, the Philippines, and Colombia, paying local market rates rather than global USD rates.
Onboarding is notably heavier than competitors: a 6-step process with hardware minimums you need to meet before you can start, reflecting CloudFactory's more structured, employer-like model (it's been operating since 2010) versus pure gig-marketplace matching.
Apply Reality: What CloudFactory Does Not Tell You
Acceptance rate: 6-step onboarding + hardware minimums
Only pursue this if you're based in Nepal, Kenya, the Philippines, or Colombia — CloudFactory doesn't operate outside those markets, and budget time for the 6-step onboarding.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- + Established company (founded 2010) with a genuinely managed, structured workforce model rather than pure gig-matching
❌ Cons
- − Only available in four countries (Nepal, Kenya, Philippines, Colombia) — not open worldwide
- − Pay is set to local market rates, not global/USD rates
- − 6-step onboarding process plus hardware requirements is a heavier lift than most competitors
Rating Breakdown
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CloudFactory vs. remoty.work
CloudFactory is a structured, managed option — but only in four countries, at local rates. remoty.work has worldwide remote listings open to anyone.
Browse remoty.work →Frequently Asked Questions
Is CloudFactory free for job seekers?
Yes, CloudFactory is completely free for job seekers. Free to join. Pay ranges Local market rates, paid monthly.
What types of jobs are on CloudFactory?
CloudFactory is best for workers in nepal, kenya, philippines, colombia. It uses AI matching rather than a traditional job board.
How hard is it to get into CloudFactory?
CloudFactory accepts approximately 6-step onboarding + hardware minimums of applicants. See the Apply Reality section for full details on what the screening process actually involves.
Should I use CloudFactory or remoty.work?
CloudFactory is a structured, managed option — but only in four countries, at local rates. remoty.work has worldwide remote listings open to anyone. For most job seekers, remoty.work is the better starting point — no subscription, no acceptance rate, and every listing scored for quality.