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Real side businesses, described by their owners. Filter by cost, time and how they earn.

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Digital products67
Files sold online: templates, printables, ebooks, stock photos, fonts, presets, plugins, recorded courses
Software and apps205
A web app, SaaS, mobile app, browser extension, bot or API that people pay for or that earns from ads
Content and media105
A blog, niche website, newsletter, YouTube channel, podcast or social account that earns from ads, affiliate links or sponsors
Physical products105
Making, printing or reselling physical goods, online or in person
Services and freelancing103
Doing work for clients for a fee: freelance, consulting, done-for-you services, repairs, local services
Rentals and assets36
Earning from something you own: renting property, rooms, equipment, vehicles, parking, vending machines, domains
Directories and marketplaces11
A job board, listings site, directory or marketplace that connects buyers and sellers
Teaching and coaching19
Live tutoring, lessons, workshops, coaching or cohort classes

3 ideas

Content and media
Amazon product review videos for commissions
Short product review videos uploaded through the Amazon Influencer Program, which appear on product listings and earn commissions. The approach relies on filming high volumes of products found close to home.
Online and in person
Side Hustle Nation, 2026
Content and media
Guides to bureaucracy for immigrants
Documents government processes for immigrants and earns commissions on services they need, such as banking, insurance and translations, plus some consulting.
Hacker News, 2026
Content and media
Newsletter featuring creators' workspace tours
Runs a newsletter that profiles the home workspaces of makers and creators, earning recurring revenue.
Online
Hacker News, 2022