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Prolific vs UserTesting

Side-by-side comparison of Prolific and UserTesting referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

Prolific offers up to N/A% revenue share (lifetime).

Prolific
UserTesting
CATEGORY
SURVEY
SURVEY
COMMISSION
$8-12/hr academic studies
$10 per 20-min website test
MODEL
fixed-per-signup
fixed-per-signup
MAX REV SHARE
PAYOUT
fiat
fiat
MIN PAYOUT
£5
$10
FREQUENCY
ON-EVENT
ON-EVENT
FIRST PAYOUT
~1d
~7d
COOKIE
LIFETIME
LIFETIME
KYC
NO
YES
GEO BLOCKED
NONE
NONE
RISK
LOW
LOW
RATING
4.4/5 (580)
4/5 (220)
PROGRAM AGE
11y
19y

Prolific

PROS
  • +Highest pay of any survey site
  • +Academic studies are interesting
  • +No mid-survey disqualifications
CONS
  • Studies appear randomly
  • Need to check frequently
  • Demographics determine eligibility

UserTesting

PROS
  • +Highest hourly rate ($30-60/hr when tests available)
  • +Interesting work
  • +PayPal in 7 days
CONS
  • Tests scarce — wait long
  • Need quiet environment + good mic
  • Practice test required