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Apps that pay you for sharing your connection with proxy networks.
3 tools3 with a free plan1 with an API
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Earn passive income by sharing unused internet bandwidth from your devices
Bandwidth-sharing appsFree plan
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Earn money from passive app income, paid offers, labeling tasks and referrals
Bandwidth-sharing appsFree plan
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Earn extra cash from paid surveys, rewarded games and a background app
Bandwidth-sharing appsFree planAPI
How to choose bandwidth-sharing apps tools
All three apps here are free to install. The real differences are which devices they run on, what you do to earn, and whether you can connect to them with code.
- Platform support. This matters most, because bandwidth apps only earn while they're running on a device you own. Honeygain covers the most desktop systems: Android, Windows, macOS and Linux. Pawns.app is listed for iOS and Android. EarnApp is listed as a web tool.
- Passive or active earning. Honeygain is about sharing unused bandwidth in the background. Pawns.app runs a background app but also offers paid surveys and rewarded games. EarnApp combines passive app income with paid offers, labeling tasks and referrals.
- API access. Pawns.app is the only listed tool with an API. That's worth checking if you want to automate tracking or connect it to other tools.
- Pricing model. All three are listed as free. Before you install, read each app's payout terms and its rules on how your connection can be used, because those details aren't part of our listing. We haven't tested these apps ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free bandwidth-sharing apps?
Yes. All three listed tools are free: Honeygain, Pawns.app and EarnApp. These apps pay you, so you don't pay a subscription to use them.
How much do these apps cost?
All three are listed as free. Our listing doesn't include earnings rates or payout thresholds, so check each provider's terms for those.
What should I look for when choosing one?
Look for an app that supports the devices you'll leave running, uses the way of earning you want (passive bandwidth, surveys, games or tasks) and has an API if you need one. Honeygain supports Linux and other desktop systems. Pawns.app has an API. EarnApp adds labeling tasks and referrals.
What are the alternatives to Honeygain?
Pawns.app combines a background app with surveys and rewarded games on iOS and Android. EarnApp combines passive app income with paid offers, labeling tasks and referrals on the web.