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Mercor

AI-powered talent marketplace connecting human experts with AI labs and enterprises for data labeling and RLHF.

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US Est. 2023 Active AI API / SDK for Developers

Our Verdict

The go-to expert marketplace when you need PhDs or domain specialists labeling at scale.

Pros

  • Large vetted expert network for RLHF
  • Fast ramp for specialized labeling tasks
  • Trusted by top AI labs

Cons

  • Premium pricing for expert labor
  • Not self-serve for small buyers
  • Quality depends on match between task and expert
Best for: Frontier labs and enterprises needing expert-grade RLHF and evals Not for: Generic labeling needs where cheap crowd work suffices

When to Use Mercor

Good fit if you need

  • Screening and hiring ML engineers and AI researchers faster
  • Automating technical candidate evaluation with AI assessments
  • Building AI talent pipelines for fast-growing ML teams
  • Reducing time-to-hire for specialized AI and data science roles

Mercor Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
β€”
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score
β€”

Beta β€” estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

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