Best F2P Money Making Methods 2026

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Make money in OSRS without membership! These free-to-play methods help you earn your first bond or build starting capital.

Overview

Free-to-play money making is slower than members, but entirely possible. Save up for a bond or build your starting cash stack with these methods.

Best F2P Methods

1. Ogress Warriors Kill Ogress Warriors in the Corsair Cove Dungeon. - GP/Hour: 150-250k - Requirements: 40+ Combat, Corsair Curse quest - Best Drops: Rune full helm, battlestaff

2. Gold Jewelry Crafting Buy gold bars, craft into jewelry, high alch for profit. - GP/Hour: 100-200k - Requirements: 40+ Crafting, 55 Magic - Method: Craft gold amulets, high alch

3. Telegrabbing Wines of Zamorak Cast telegrab on wines in the Chaos Temple. - GP/Hour: 100-150k - Requirements: 33 Magic - Tips: World hop for efficiency

4. Mining Iron Ore Mine iron ore in Al Kharid or Mining Guild area. - GP/Hour: 50-100k - Requirements: 15 Mining - Best Location: South of Varrock

5. Collecting Cowhides Collect cowhides near Lumbridge. - GP/Hour: 50-80k - Requirements: None - Tips: Use the Lumbridge deposit box

6. Hill Giants Kill Hill Giants for bones and limpwurt roots. - GP/Hour: 80-120k - Requirements: 30+ Combat - Location: Edgeville Dungeon

7. Buying and Selling Items Flip items on the Grand Exchange. - GP/Hour: Varies (100k-500k+) - Requirements: Starting cash - Tips: Focus on commonly traded items

Saving for a Bond

A bond costs around 5-6M GP. With dedicated play: - Ogress Warriors: 20-30 hours - Telegrab Wines: 35-50 hours - Mixed methods: 25-35 hours

Tips for F2P Players

1. Quest early - Complete Dragon Slayer for progression 2. Train efficiently - Higher levels unlock better methods 3. Consider membership - The GP/hour jump is significant 4. Use the wiki - F2P optimal quest guide

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