PacketStreamCompare · Bandwidth sharing apps
PacketStream vs. EarnApp
PacketStream and EarnApp both pay you to share your internet connection. PacketStream pays $0.10 for every GB routed and pays out by PayPal from $5. Since August 20, 2025, EarnApp pays by time instead of data: up to $10 per IP address a month in the US, and up to $5 elsewhere. Its PayPal minimum is $10.
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At a glance
| Feature | PacketStream | EarnApp |
|---|---|---|
| How you earn | $0.10 for every GB routed through your connection, at the same rate in every country | By time, not data, since August 20, 2025: up to $10 per IP address a month in the US and up to $5 elsewhere |
| Minimum payout | $5 | $10 for PayPal |
| Getting paid | PayPal, in USD, processed within one week. 3% PacketStream cashout fee; PayPal may add its own fees. | Funds can take up to 10 business days to arrive. |
| Linux at home | One-line install from your dashboard. Needs Docker 24 or newer. | Its terms rule out home servers. Its help center rules out Linux Docker. |
How they differ
How you earn. PacketStream pays for the data you route: $0.10 for every GB. EarnApp pays for time. Since August 20, 2025, it pays up to $10 per IP address a month in the US and up to $5 elsewhere, and only for the time it actively uses your device.
Getting paid. PacketStream pays out from $5, in USD, by PayPal. Payouts are processed within one week. A 3% PacketStream cashout fee applies, and PayPal may add its own fees. EarnApp’s PayPal minimum is $10.
Linux at home. You can run PacketStream on a Linux computer at home. Copy one command from your dashboard; it needs Docker 24 or newer. EarnApp’s terms say not to install it on home servers. Read how sharing works.
Why choose PacketStream
- You are paid for the data you route, at $0.10 per GB, not by the hour.
- Cash out from $5. EarnApp’s PayPal minimum is $10.
- Payouts are processed within one week.
- Run it on a Linux computer at home with one command from your dashboard.
- The app also runs on Windows 10 or newer, macOS 14 or newer, and Android 8.0 or newer. It needs no inbound ports or router changes.
Frequently asked questions
Does EarnApp still pay per GB?
No. EarnApp’s help center says it moved from pay per GB to pay per time on August 20, 2025. PacketStream pays $0.10 for every GB routed through your connection.
Is PacketStream an alternative to EarnApp?
Yes. Both apps pay you to share your internet connection. PacketStream pays $0.10 for every GB routed and lets you cash out from $5 by PayPal.
What is PacketStream's minimum cashout?
$5, paid in USD by PayPal and processed within one week. A 3% PacketStream cashout fee applies, and PayPal may add its own fees.
Can I run PacketStream on Linux?
Yes. Copy the one-line install command from your dashboard. It needs Docker 24 or newer.
What can proxy customers see about me?
Only your exit IP address and its approximate location. They do not see your PacketStream account.
Sources, checked 2026-10-28
- EarnApp Help Center: What are the EarnApp rates? How are they calculated?
- EarnApp Help Center: What are the available payment methods and processing time?
- EarnApp Help Center: Can I have more than one device running EarnApp?
- EarnApp: End User License Agreement (last updated January 1, 2024)
- PacketStream: Share bandwidth
- PacketStream: Terms of Service
Prices are as listed on the date shown and may have changed since. EarnApp is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify its products. PacketStream facts come from our Share bandwidth page, our Terms of Service, and the download page in the PacketStream dashboard.