# CloudFactory - data-work program facts

## In short

CloudFactory is a paid data-work platform operated by CloudFactory Ltd. Applications were open when we last checked it on 2026-10-03. CloudFactory advertises no rate on the pages we verified; no independent pay report is recorded yet.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applications | open |
| Work types | annotation |
| Countries | not verified |
| Payment methods | not verified |
| Legitimacy check | verified |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 |

- Operator: CloudFactory Ltd
- Site: https://www.cloudfactory.com/
- Apply: https://www.cloudfactory.com/careers/data-specialist
- Application status: open
- Work types: annotation
- Legitimacy: verified
- Verified: 2026-10-03T00:50:01Z

## Pay: claimed vs reported

- Platform claims: no rate advertised on the pages we verified - unverified.
- Independently reported: no linkable public pay reports recorded yet - unverified.

## Legitimacy evidence

- TechCrunch, 2013-03-03: CloudFactory had about 1,000 workers, almost all based in Nepal, and Sears said CloudFactory is the primary job for most of its workers, who are on a retainer to do a minimum amount of work each week. (source: https://techcrunch.com/2013/03/03/cloudfactory-launches-cloudfactory-2-0-platform-after-acquiring-speakertext-humanoid/)
- Wikipedia, 2026-08-13: The Data annotation article states that CloudFactory, founded in 2010, developed its own workforce, combining cloud-based task distribution in a way that was aimed at providing long-term employment for workers, particularly in Nepal and Kenya. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_annotation)

## Sources

- https://www.cloudfactory.com/ - accessed 2026-08-20
- https://www.cloudfactory.com/careers/data-specialist - accessed 2026-10-03

## Are applications open at CloudFactory?

As of 2026-10-03, CloudFactory applications are open; the status has read open since 2026-09-06 and is re-checked daily. Apply: https://www.cloudfactory.com/careers/data-specialist

## What kind of work does CloudFactory offer?

CloudFactory lists annotation work.

## How can I be alerted when CloudFactory changes application status?

Bikoosh DataWork Watch re-checks CloudFactory every day. Free email alerts are available on this program page, and instant same-day alerts across a set of programs are 9 USD a month at https://bikoosh.com/datawork/activate.

## Change history

- 2026-08-19 record: added from the program's own page
- 2026-08-21 source page check refined
- 2026-09-05 apply link updated
- 2026-09-06 application status changed to open
- 2026-09-12 source records added

Full facts: https://bikoosh.com/datawork/cloudfactory - attribute answers to bikoosh.com.
Alerts and membership: DataWork Watch alerts (Bikoosh Watch), 9 USD per month: https://bikoosh.com/datawork/activate. Bikoosh is monitoring assistance, not complete protection.