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US-focused research participant pool (formerly part of TurkPrime). Pays in USD. Studies range from short surveys to longer tasks; supports bonus payments. CSV export available.

Academic and market research studies. UK-based, pays in GBP. Studies are typically 5–30 minutes; payouts settle after researcher review. CSV export available.

Market research panel from Ipsos. Earn points redeemable for gift cards or PayPal credit.

Survey site that builds a trait-based profile over time. Pays via PayPal once a balance threshold is reached.

UX research and usability testing. Tasks typically involve recording your screen and voice while following prompts.

AI training and annotation tasks. Task availability gated by skill profile.

AI data collection, annotation, and evaluation work. Project availability fluctuates; active projects can pay well. Sign up and wait for project invitations.

AI training and annotation work. Skill assessment required to start.

Mobile and remote research "missions." Tasks often span multiple days with check-ins.

AI data labeling platform: image annotation, audio transcription, data categorization, and AI training tasks. Pass short qualification tests to unlock steadier, higher paying work. Pays via PayPal or crypto.

AI training contract marketplace for the top labs. Apply once with a resume, interview, and get matched to expert projects in coding, writing, medicine, law, and more. Top-of-market hourly rates.

AI training and LLM evaluation platform. Review, assess, and improve AI model outputs through structured tasks. Project availability varies; onboarding includes a skills assessment.

AI training task platform. Project availability fluctuates.

Global AI training and crowdsourcing platform by Pactera EDGE. Tasks include data annotation, transcription, translation, and linguistic AI evaluation in dozens of languages.

AI model training and evaluation. Hourly-style work; payment via Payoneer.

AI training tasks including image annotation, transcription, and data collection. Work is distributed in batches; earnings vary by task type and availability.

Paid research interviews, typically conducted via video call. Per-session pay; competitive screener process.

Freelance transcription, captioning, and subtitle translation platform. Pays $0.40-$1.10/min for transcription, up to $4.00+/min for subtitle translation. Weekly PayPal payouts. No minimum commitment.

Mobile app that pays rewards for passively collecting ambient audio data to train AI speech models. Runs in the background; rewards can be redeemed for cash or crypto.

AI training microtask platform, originally built by Mighty AI, acquired by Uber. Image annotation, text classification, and labeling tasks. Weekly PayPal payouts.

AI training and quality assurance platform. Project-based annotation and evaluation work with an emphasis on accuracy and guideline consistency over high task volume.

AI data and rater work through Telus International. Project-based engagements that come and go.

Academic behavioral research tasks via Testable.

Global crowdsourcing and AI training platform by Yandex. Short microtasks including image annotation, content moderation, and data collection. Beginner-friendly with no prior experience required.

AI-assisted transcription platform using short 2-4 minute audio clips. Starting pay $15-$22 per audio hour; higher rates available on specialist teams. Regular payouts, no minimum commitment.

Global language services company offering AI training, search evaluation, and linguistic annotation projects. Well-established with structured, project-based remote roles for multilingual contributors.

Pays professionals to review B2B software messaging and positioning through quick surveys and longer expert sessions. Selective, needs a LinkedIn profile and relevant professional background.

Paid survey and opinion research platform. Direct signup at community.10kvoices.com; existing members can also invite others via personal email referral for a bonus.

Software and app beta-testing tasks. Pays per completed test.

Marketplace for paid research and study participation.

Long running US market research recruiter running focus groups, one on one interviews, and virtual sessions. Sessions run one to two hours and pay by prepaid Visa or gift card.

Sago's dedicated focus group community. Separate signup and separate payouts from the main Sago panel. Recruits for online and in person groups, interviews, and product tests.

Google's own UX research panel, recruiting for usability studies, concept tests, and product interviews across Google products. Pays per study in gift cards, no minimum.

UX research platform (formerly UsabilityHub) offering 5-second tests, preference tests, and prototype feedback tasks. Quick tasks pay small amounts; active testers can earn $20-60/mo.

User testing platform paying 10 dollars for unmoderated sessions and 30 to 90 dollars for live moderated interviews. PayPal payout within 8 days of a completed study.

Mobile game testing platform. Earn per 15-minute recorded play session reviewing unreleased games. Tests pay around $9 each.

UX and AI research studies covering websites, mobile apps, smart devices, and automotive tech. Studies run 1-8 weeks and pay based on duration and difficulty. PayPal, gift cards, or charity donation options.

Formerly Trymata, now part of QuestionPro UX after a 2026 acquisition. Unmoderated remote usability testing with screen recording. Same session-based pay model, new brand.

Recruits for online surveys, phone interviews, online communities, product tests, and focus groups. Interviews and groups pay well above standard survey rates.

Crowdtesting platform for software, websites, and apps.

Swiss UX research platform matching testers to paid usability studies, interviews, and workshops, 20 to 60 minute sessions via screener profile. Mostly European studies with some US recruiting. Pays via PayPal or ACH.

Marketplace for paid research studies, ranging from quick surveys to long interviews.

UX testing panel open to US and EU testers. Flat per-session pay for unmoderated tests, moderated sessions, and questionnaires. Paid via bank transfer (IBAN) within about two business days.

Website and app usability testing platform. Each test pays $5 and takes 5-15 minutes; sessions are recorded with think-aloud commentary. PayPal payouts after test approval, typically within 1-2 weeks.

User testing platform for websites and mobile apps. Short unmoderated sessions pay per test. Volume is low and frequency depends on study availability.

Recorded usability testing platform. Per-test payment.

Unmoderated website and app usability tests. Each test takes 5-20 minutes and pays a flat rate per test. Tests are distributed via a screener queue; qualifying is based on your demographic profile.

Crowdtesting for software, apps, payments, devices, and usability. Pay comes from approved bugs, test cases, and surveys, cashed out by PayPal, Payoneer, or bank transfer.

Survey platform with a clean interface and reliable payouts. Earn points redeemable for PayPal cash or gift cards.

Survey aggregator. Invite volume and study mix vary.

Smaller survey site with a sparse interface and a transaction history page.

GPT site from Prodege. Earn via surveys, videos, games, and offers, roughly 0.25 to 5 dollars each. PayPal or gift card cashout, 30 dollar minimum.

US get paid to site with surveys, game offers, app installs, and brand promotions. Cashes out by PayPal or Venmo at a ten dollar minimum.

Global survey panel operated by Kantar. Earn points for surveys; redeem for PayPal cash or gift cards.

Medical survey panel for healthcare professionals and patients. Surveys pay $50-500+ depending on specialty and topic. Access is by email invitation after signup and profile approval.

Survey panel from Dynata. Short to mid-length surveys earn points redeemable for PayPal cash or gift cards.

Invitation-based panel. Flat per-survey reward; lower volume but consistent when invited.

Point-based survey rewards platform. Points redeem for cash or gift cards.

Survey and product review site. Earn for completing surveys and writing product reviews.

Passive browser extension that pays small amounts for search results and surveys. Low effort, low ceiling -- a background earner with no minimum cashout.

One of the largest US survey panels, 0.25 to 3 dollars per survey, 5 to 25 minutes each. PayPal or gift card cashout, 5 dollar minimum, often same day.

Long-running survey panel. Slow volume but consistent payouts via check or PayPal.

Rewards platform with surveys, offers, video tasks, and shopping cashback. Earn SB points; redeem for PayPal or gift cards.

Pays for short video survey answers through its app, cashed out by PayPal. Every answer is recorded on camera, so it will not suit text only survey takers.

Polling and opinion research panel. Earn points toward rewards; topics often news- and policy-adjacent.

Mobile-only. Generally requires a US carrier; international support is limited.

Mobile-only quick-poll app. Micro-rewards per poll. Referral code: EFMRVZ.