About 70% of People Using AI for Side Hustles Use Paid Tools - RAXUS AI School Survey

Raxus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka / President and CEO: Jiro Fukushige, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") conducted a survey on the usage of AI tools for side hustles among company employees, public servants, part-time workers, andアルバイト (part-time employees) nationwide, through RAXUS AI School, which provides AI implementation support services. The survey aimed to clarify "Actual Usage and Payment Status of AI Tools in Side Hustles."

The survey revealed that approximately 70% of individuals using AI for their side hustles utilize paid tools. Furthermore, 45.5% of those with side hustle income of "100,000 yen or more" spent 10,000 yen or more per month on AI tools, while only 1.9% of those with income "less than 100,000 yen" did so, indicating a trend where higher side hustle income correlates with higher spending on AI tools.

Survey Background

In recent years, AI tools, including generative AI, have seen expanding applications in various fields such as text creation, image generation, video production, data analysis, and business automation. While AI utilization in corporations has garnered attention, there is also a growing movement to incorporate AI tools into individual work styles to improve the efficiency and quality of output for side hustles and multiple jobs.

However, alongside free AI tools, many paid plans exist that offer advanced features, commercial use rights, and aim to enhance work efficiency. The extent to which individuals leveraging AI for side hustles are paying for these tools, and whether payment status differs based on side hustle income, has not yet been sufficiently visualized.

Therefore, the Company conducted a survey on the actual usage and payment status of AI tools in side hustles among company employees, public servants, part-time workers, andアルバイト (part-time employees) nationwide. This survey aims to clarify the usage rate of paid tools among AI users in side hustles, their monthly spending, the types of paid AI tools used, and payment trends by side hustle income.

Survey Summary

55.5% of people use AI for their side hustles.

70.3% of people using AI for side hustles use paid AI tools.

The most common monthly payment for paid AI tools was a tie between "3,000 yen to less than 5,000 yen" and "5,000 yen to less than 10,000 yen."

45.5% of those with side hustle income of "100,000 yen or more" spent 10,000 yen or more per month, compared to 1.9% of those with income "less than 100,000 yen."

The most frequently paid-for paid AI tool was "text generation AI."

70.3% of people using AI for side hustles use paid tools, with "3,000 yen to less than 5,000 yen" and "5,000 yen to less than 10,000 yen" being the most common monthly payment amounts.

In this survey, among those currently engaged in side hustles or multiple jobs, 33.0% reported "frequently using" AI for their side hustles, and 22.5% reported "occasionally using" it, totaling 55.5% who use AI tools for their side hustles.

Furthermore, 70.3% of those using AI for their side hustles responded that they "use paid tools." Breaking this down, 25.2% "only use paid plans," and 45.0% "use both free and paid plans," indicating that many individuals utilizing AI for side hustles incorporate paid tools in addition to free ones.

When asked about their monthly spending on paid AI tools, "3,000 yen to less than 5,000 yen" and "5,000 yen to less than 10,000 yen" were tied for the most common response at 26.9% each. Following these, "1,000 yen to less than 3,000 yen" accounted for 19.2%, and "less than 1,000 yen" for 11.5%. This suggests that the majority of users are paying between several thousand yen and less than 10,000 yen per month.

On the other hand, "10,000 yen to less than 30,000 yen" was 7.7%, and "30,000 yen or more" was 6.4%, indicating that a considerable number of users are paying 10,000 yen or more per month.

It is believed that the use of AI in side hustles is moving beyond free usage, with a growing trend of investing in paid tools as needed to improve work efficiency and the quality of deliverables.

Spending 10,000 yen or more per month: 45.5% for side hustle income of "100,000 yen or more," compared to 1.9% for "less than 100,000 yen."

Among paid AI tool users who reported their side hustle income, the proportion spending 10,000 yen or more per month was 45.5% for those with side hustle income of "100,000 yen or more." In contrast, for those with income "less than 100,000 yen," this figure was limited to 1.9%, showing a significant difference across income brackets.

For the "less than 100,000 yen" income group, spending 10,000 yen or more per month was limited. No spending of 10,000 yen or more was observed in the "less than 10,000 yen," "30,000 yen to less than 50,000 yen," and "50,000 yen to less than 100,000 yen" categories. Even in the "10,000 yen to less than 30,000 yen" category, it was only 6.7%. This suggests that individuals in the "less than 100,000 yen" income bracket primarily use AI tools within the range of several thousand yen per month.

Conversely, for the "100,000 yen or more" income group, the proportion spending 10,000 yen or more per month exceeded 40%. It is possible that individuals with higher side hustle income are utilizing AI tools not just as auxiliary tools, but as investments for improving work efficiency and the quality of their deliverables.

Most frequently paid-for paid AI tool: "Text generation AI," with expansion into image generation, video generation, and design support.

When asked about the types of paid AI tools they use, "text generation AI" was the most common at 69.2%. This was followed by "image generation AI" at 66.7% and "video generation AI" at 57.7%, indicating that the use of paid AI tools is expanding beyond text creation into creative domains such as images and videos.

Additionally, "voice generation/transcription AI" accounted for 47.4%, and "design/presentation creation support AI" for 39.7%. The application of AI in side hustles extends beyond text and image/video generation to practical work areas such as creating audio content, transcription, and preparing presentations.

Furthermore, "translation AI" was used by 34.6%, "programming support AI" by 33.3%, and "data analysis AI" by 32.1%, showing a certain level of demand for AI tools that support specialized tasks. Individuals creating deliverables for their side hustles may be using multiple paid AI tools for different purposes to improve work efficiency and quality.

Survey Overview

Survey Method: Internet Survey Survey Area: Nationwide Survey Period: June 24, 2026 - June 25, 2026 Target Audience: Company employees (full-time), company employees (contract/temporary staff), public servants (excluding teachers and professors), part-time workers, andアルバイト (part-time employees) aged 20-59 nationwide who are currently engaged in side hustles or multiple jobs. Number of Responses: 200

Comments from RAXUS AI School Representative

This survey found that 70.3% of individuals using AI for their side hustles utilize paid AI tools. The high number of users incorporating AI, including paid plans, suggests that AI tools are moving beyond the trial phase in side hustles and are being adopted as means to support practical work.

Furthermore, the most common monthly payments for paid AI tools were tied between "3,000 yen to less than 5,000 yen" and "5,000 yen to less than 10,000 yen," with the majority investing between several thousand yen and less than 10,000 yen per month. On the other hand, among those with side hustle income of "100,000 yen or more," 45.5% paid 10,000 yen or more per month, indicating a trend where higher income earners invest more in AI tools.

Regarding the types of paid AI tools used, "text generation AI" was the most common at 69.2%, followed by "image generation AI" at 66.7% and "video generation AI" at 57.7%, highlighting their use in creative fields. For side hustles, where it's necessary to enhance the quality of deliverables within limited time, the use of AI tools is expanding across a wide range of tasks, including text creation, image/video production, and presentation design.

RAXUS AI School believes that it is important not only to learn how to use AI tools but also to select appropriate tools based on objectives and to connect them to practical work and side hustle results. We will continue to work towards creating an environment where individuals can practically utilize AI, while grasping the realities of AI-driven work styles and skill acquisition.

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Raxus Co., Ltd., with its mission to "Create a Future That Doesn't Exist Here and Now," develops businesses that fuse technology and reality in areas such as mobility, human resources, education, M&A, and sports.

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