Making money as free to play in Old School RuneScape is slower than members, but it is still very doable in 2026. The best F2P methods focus on repeatable item loops, shop buying, and simple processing that sells fast on the Grand Exchange. If you stay consistent, these methods can carry a fresh account all the way to a bond.

This guide covers reliable F2P money makers that work with low stats, low risk, and predictable profit. None of these rely on combat power or rare drops, only efficiency and patience.

Is F2P Money Making Still Worth It In 2026

F2P money making still works because certain items always have demand and fixed supply points. Monk robes, pie shells, pizza bases, and leather all sell because players need them every day. The ceiling is lower than members, but the floor is stable.

Most F2P players can expect between 200k+ GP per hour once routes and banking are clean. Speed and focus matter more than stats.

Monk Robe World Hopping At Edgeville

This method has no requirements and works well on brand new accounts.

You collect monk robe tops and bottoms from the Edgeville Monastery and hop worlds after each pickup. The robes respawn instantly on a new world, which makes this method reliable.

Go to the Edgeville Monastery
Climb to the second floor
Pick up the monk robe top and bottom from the table
Hop worlds and repeat
Bank in Edgeville once your inventory is full

A full run takes about 4 to 5 minutes including banking. At current prices, this usually lands up to 250k GP per hour depending on speed.

Pie Shell Crafting At The Grand Exchange

This method needs some starting GP but is very relaxed and low effort.

You buy pastry dough and pie dishes from the Grand Exchange and combine them into pie shells. The profit comes from the margin between inputs and finished shells.

Set bank withdrawal to 14
Withdraw 14 pastry dough and 14 pie dishes
Use them together to make pie shells
Bank and repeat

Pie dishes have a low buy limit, so this method works best in shorter sessions. Expect around 2,000 to 2,500 pie shells per hour, which usually comes out to roughly 300k an hour after tax.

Buying Pizza Bases From Bandit Camp

This is a classic shop based method that avoids Grand Exchange competition.

You buy pizza bases from the Bandit Camp shop and bank them at the nearby enclave. World hopping resets the shop stock.

Travel to the Bandit Camp
Enter the food shop on the north side
Buy pizza bases until inventory is full
Bank back at the enclave
Use the pool to restore run energy
Hop worlds and repeat

This method is simple and steady. You can usually buy around 1,000 pizza bases per hour, which can net you up to 125k GP profit depending on prices.

Tanning Cowhide Into Leather In Al Kharid

This is one of the most consistent F2P money makers and scales well with efficiency.

You buy cowhide from the Grand Exchange, tan it into leather, and sell it back. The profit comes from volume rather than margin.

Fill inventory with cowhide
Travel to Al Kharid
Talk to Ellis and tan all hides into leather
Bank and repeat

Energy potions help a lot here to keep run energy high. Most players can tan 3,000 to 3,500 hides per hour, which usually lands over 200k GP per hour after tax.

Picking The Right Method For Your Account

Each method fits a different type of player.

Monk robes are best for brand new accounts with no GP
Pie shells are ideal for relaxed banking sessions
Pizza bases work well if you like shop hopping
Leather tanning is best for steady long sessions

Rotating methods can also help avoid burnout and price swings.

Final Notes

F2P money making in 2026 is not fast, but it is stable and predictable. These methods work because they rely on demand that does not disappear and mechanics that do not change often. If your goal is a bond or early gear upgrades, consistency matters more than chasing perfect GP per hour. Stick with one method, clean up your routing, and the gold will add up.