Best Microtask Sites to Earn Online (2026)

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Microtask sites pay small amounts for quick online jobs: labeling data, rating AI answers, testing apps, or taking part in studies and surveys. For most people it adds up to pocket money rather than a wage, and what you make depends on your country, how much work is open, and how quickly you finish it. Every platform below was checked against its own pages, so you can compare payouts, countries and devices before you sign up.

Best picks by goal

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  • Easiest to start

    Freecash

    • Offerwall (GPT)
    • Cash out from $5
    • iOS, Android

    Rule: Active, no entry test listed as required, then the lowest confirmed minimum payout.

  • AI training

    Mindrift (formerly Toloka)

    • AI training
    • Most countries, some excluded
    • Web browser

    Rule: Active AI training or data labeling platform with the widest country access, then the most confirmed facts.

  • User testing

    Userlytics

    • User testing
    • Web browser, iOS, Android

    Rule: Active user testing platform with the widest country access, then the most confirmed facts.

  • Surveys

    Attapoll

    • Surveys
    • iOS, Android

    Rule: Active survey platform with the widest country access, then the most confirmed facts.

  • Global access

    Paidwork

    • Offerwall (GPT)
    • Worldwide
    • Cash out from $10
    • Web browser, iOS, Android

    Rule: Active and open worldwide by its own pages, then the most confirmed facts.

All microtask sites

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  • Attapoll

    Surveys Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Survey and app-testing rewards service from AttaPoll Ltd (England and Wales) with iOS and Android apps, paying through PayPal, gift cards or charity donations. The minimum cash-out differs by country and is shown only inside the app.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal, Gift cards, Charity donation
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Surveys are matched by country and the cash-out threshold varies by country, but neither the homepage, help page nor terms list supported countries.

    Tasks
    surveys, games, app trials
    Payout fees
    No routine payout fee is published; a one-off withdrawal below the threshold costs 3 GBP, and tracing fees can be deducted if payment details were wrong.
    Minimum age
    13+
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Referral bonuses equal 10% of your referred friend's earnings, paid once a day after a minimum is reached; the friend must install the app through your link and live in the same country you signed up from.

    Pros

    • PayPal cash-outs mostly arrive within minutes, with gift cards or charity as alternatives
    • The reward is shown before you start each survey
    • Low minimum age of 13 (higher where local law requires)

    Cons

    • Minimum cash-out varies by country and is visible only in the app
    • A verified phone number is needed to keep receiving surveys
    • Poor demographic fit is the most common reason for disqualification

    Sources

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  • Clickworker

    Microtasks Active Verdict: Ready to try

    Crowd-work marketplace with a mobile app and browser access, offering small paid jobs such as AI data collection, surveys, writing and mystery visits. It also gives members a route into a separate micro-job site called UHRS, which pays on a slower cycle.

    Minimum payout
    €10
    Payout methods
    PayPal, Payoneer, SEPA bank transfer, ACH (US), Direct bank transfer (selected non-EU countries)
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Web browser, iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Official help says clickworkers can work from many countries, but registration is switched off for countries where supply exceeds demand, and you need a payout method that works where you live. No country list is published; the registration form shows what is open.

    Tasks
    AI training data, surveys, text creation, research, mystery visits, app testing, photo capture, audio recording, video recording
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Works in a browser or through the iOS and Android app
    • Weekly bill runs per the help centre, with several payout rails (PayPal, Payoneer, SEPA, ACH)
    • PayPal, SEPA and ACH payouts start at 10 (EUR, or USD for ACH)

    Cons

    • Registration can be closed for your country, and with no workable payout method you cannot register
    • Payoneer and non-EU bank transfers need a balance of 20 (EUR or USD)
    • UHRS earnings are added the week after and become payable only 39 days after entry
    • US workers must supply a Social Security number and signed W-9; EU workers a tax ID

    Sources

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  • CrowdGen by Appen

    AI training Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Appen's contributor platform, the renamed Appen Connect, running AI evaluation, annotation and content projects. Most projects need an ID check and a qualification step, and payouts run monthly through several providers with a published fee table.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    Local bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer, Airtm, SWIFT, Gift card
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Appen says it can pay contributors in 200+ countries, but the supported-country list sits on its payment provider's pages and every project sets its own country rules.

    Tasks
    evaluation of AI output, annotation, content generation, refining model answers
    Payout fees
    US contributors get one free ACH or PayPal payment a month, then 0.20 (ACH) or 0.25 (PayPal) USD per extra payment; Payoneer is 0.75 USD plus provider fees and Airtm 2.15% plus provider fees. Outside the US PayPal costs 2% (max 20 USD) and bank fees vary by country. A payment smaller than its own fee is held until a later month.
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Wide choice of payout routes (bank, PayPal, Payoneer, Airtm, SWIFT, gift cards) with a published fee table
    • No fixed work schedule is imposed on contributors
    • Existing Appen Connect logins carry over

    Cons

    • Payments are monthly, typically by the 14th of the following month
    • Small balances can be held back until they exceed the payout fee
    • ID verification through Onfido is required before starting most projects
    • Payment provider changed during the Appen Connect to CrowdGen switch, so old payment methods had to be set up again

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  • DataAnnotation

    AI training Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Contractor platform for evaluating and improving chatbot output, from general review work to coding and specialist subjects. Entry runs through a one-attempt Starter Assessment and photo-ID verification, and PayPal payouts are requested on demand.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: The FAQ describes a global contractor pool but publishes no list of supported or excluded countries.

    Tasks
    chatbot response evaluation, comparing AI outputs, fact-checking, prompt writing, code review, testing AI-generated images
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    Not confirmed
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • No sign-up fee
    • Payouts are requested when you choose and arrive within a few days
    • Specialist tracks for coding, maths, sciences, law, medicine and languages

    Cons

    • The Starter Assessment can be taken only once
    • Work is not guaranteed even after you qualify
    • Needs a government-issued photo ID for verification
    • PayPal is the only payout method listed

    Sources

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  • Freecash

    Offerwall (GPT) Active Verdict: Ready to try

    Rewards site operated by Almedia that pays for games, app trials, surveys and cashback, with cash-outs to PayPal, Venmo, bank, crypto and gift cards. Cash-style payouts carry a percentage fee and the first withdrawal needs an ID check.

    Minimum payout
    $5
    Payout methods
    PayPal, Venmo, Visa, Bank transfer, Crypto, Gift cards
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Terms list no eligible or excluded countries and the cash-out page says methods depend on region. The invite-a-friend scheme is limited to 15 countries.

    Tasks
    playing games, trying apps, surveys, cashback offers
    Payout fees
    5% on PayPal, Venmo, Visa and bank cash-outs plus a small fixed fee on smaller amounts (stated as 1 USD for PayPal on the 5, 10 and 20 USD options); gift cards carry no fee; crypto fees are not stated.
    Minimum age
    16+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    A 10 USD welcome bonus, unlocked by completing your first offer.
    Referral program
    Invite-a-friend rewards are paid in two parts, when your friend plays a first offer and when their first withdrawal succeeds; amounts vary and both people must live in one of 15 listed countries (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, US).

    Pros

    • Many payout choices including PayPal, Venmo, bank, crypto and 100+ gift cards
    • Gift-card redemptions carry no fee
    • After the first withdrawal there is no new ID check or region minimum, just enough balance for the method

    Cons

    • 5% fee on cash-style payouts plus a small fixed fee on small amounts
    • ID and selfie check before the first withdrawal, with a first-payout threshold of 5 to 20 USD depending on region
    • Offer credits can be held for up to 90 days and some payouts get extra security holds
    • Minimum age is 16

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  • Microworkers

    Microtasks Active Verdict: Ready to try

    Long-running micro-job marketplace where employers post campaigns and workers are paid per approved task. Open to members from any country, though each worker only sees campaigns permitted for their location.

    Minimum payout
    $9
    Payout methods
    Airtm, PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, Transpay (local bank transfer), Onto, PIX (Brazil)
    Countries
    Worldwide
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: The FAQ says anyone from any country can be a member, but you only see campaigns permitted for your current location, and Transpay bank payouts are limited to selected countries.

    Tasks
    audio transcription, sentiment analysis, translation, video annotation
    Payout fees
    A 10% service charge is deducted from earnings on each satisfied task; withdrawal fees depend on the method (PIX withdrawals in Brazil carry a 10% processing fee).
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Low payout thresholds, from 9 USD for most methods
    • Payments go out twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays
    • Open to members from any country, with local options such as PIX in Brazil

    Cons

    • 10% service charge on every satisfied task
    • An identity (KYC) check is required before you can withdraw
    • Payoneer and PIX need a 20 USD balance, and PIX adds a 10% processing fee
    • Only campaigns allowed in your location are visible

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  • Mindrift (formerly Toloka)

    AI training Active Verdict: Ready to try

    AI-training platform that took over Toloka's worker projects, accounts and balances. Contributors rate and label AI output for fixed per-task rewards, paid twice a month.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    Payoneer, Tipalti (PayPal)
    Countries
    Most countries, some excluded
    Devices
    Web browser
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Open to everyone except places on Mindrift's eligibility list: sanctioned or export-controlled countries (for example Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen, China including Hong Kong and Macau), named regions of Ukraine and Georgia, and other unsupported territories including Kenya, Switzerland, Taiwan and DR Congo. Customers may add country requirements per project.

    Tasks
    rating AI responses, content classification, information verification, short video recording, search relevance
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Free to join, and each task shows a fixed reward before you start
    • Payouts twice a month, on the 5th and 20th
    • Former Toloka accounts, balances and history moved across automatically

    Cons

    • Unavailable in many sanctioned places and some others, including Kenya, Switzerland and Taiwan
    • Specialised projects add identity checks and assessments, and some require age 21 or a specific country
    • Payout minimum and fees are not published

    Sources

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    Visit site: Mindrift (formerly Toloka), opens in a new tab

  • OneForma

    Data labeling Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Crowd platform run by Centific with annotation, data collection, judging, transcription and translation projects, paid through Payoneer, PayPal or Tipalti. Its own pages disagree on payout timing and on whether a minimum applies.

    Minimum payout
    $10
    Payout methods
    Payoneer, PayPal, Tipalti, Bank transfer (China)
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: The homepage says OneForma supports experts in 100+ countries, but no list is published; each project names its own eligible countries and the terms add sanctions-based exclusions.

    Tasks
    annotation, data collection, judging, transcription, translation
    Payout fees
    OneForma's homepage says payouts carry no fees; charges made by the payout provider are not published.
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Five clearly defined project types
    • Payoneer, PayPal or Tipalti payouts depending on your account
    • Homepage advertises no payout fees

    Cons

    • Official pages describe pay timing differently (twice monthly, weekly or bi-weekly, monthly)
    • Homepage claims no payout minimum, while the help centre says balances under about 10 USD roll over
    • Which payout method you can use depends on your country and legal entity
    • Proof of age and KYC checks can be required, and a payment account in your own name is mandatory

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  • Outlier

    AI training Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    AI-training marketplace where contributors write prompts, rank model answers and build grading rubrics. It publishes a country allow-list and pays weekly.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal, Airtm, ACH bank transfer
    Countries
    Listed countries only
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Outlier's Flexible Working Guidelines list 117 countries and territories (including the US, UK, Canada, India, Brazil, the Philippines, South Africa and most of Europe). Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria are barred under export rules. Customers can add location limits per project, you may only work from your registered primary location, and masking your location with a VPN is not allowed.

    Tasks
    prompt writing, grading rubrics, ranking and rating AI answers, improving model responses
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Referral links are available from the contributor dashboard after you create an account; the FAQ does not publish a reward amount.

    Pros

    • Publishes a long allow-list of supported countries
    • Weekly payouts, processed on Tuesdays, by PayPal, Airtm or ACH
    • Referral links built into the dashboard

    Cons

    • ID and location checks, and you can only work from your registered country
    • Skill screenings and per-project assessments come before paid work
    • Payout minimums and fees are not listed in the FAQ

    Sources

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  • Paidwork

    Offerwall (GPT) Active Verdict: Ready to try

    Get-paid-to app and site that mixes videos, games, surveys, shopping, receipt scanning and tasks. Withdrawals go to PayPal, bank or gift cards once you pass a 10 USD threshold.

    Minimum payout
    $10
    Payout methods
    Bank transfer, PayPal, Gift cards
    Countries
    Worldwide
    Devices
    Web browser, iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: The homepage says the service is open to people from every country, but the terms bar users in comprehensively sanctioned countries, and the tasks and payout methods you see depend on the country set on your account.

    Tasks
    watching videos, playing games, surveys, online shopping, receipt scanning, tasks, app testing
    Payout fees
    The terms set no fixed fee schedule; any fee is shown on the withdrawal confirmation screen. Support says bank transfers may carry fees and gift cards usually none.
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Both you and the person you invite receive a 10 USD bonus once the invitee completes a first withdrawal, after earning at least 10 USD.

    Pros

    • Several ways to earn in one app
    • Withdraw to PayPal, bank transfer or gift cards
    • Referral bonus for both sides

    Cons

    • Minimum payout is 10 USD
    • Terms mention holds and verification or KYC/AML checks before withdrawal without giving detail
    • Bank transfers can carry fees
    • Users in comprehensively sanctioned countries are barred

    Sources

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  • Prolific

    Research studies Limited Verdict: Check access first

    Research participant platform that pays cash for studies, questionnaires and AI model feedback. New members join through a waitlist and must verify their identity; payouts are PayPal-only with a low minimum.

    Minimum payout
    6 GBP/USD
    Payout methods
    PayPal
    Countries
    Listed countries only
    Devices
    Web browser
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: Participants must live in one of 52 supported countries: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Others can join a waitlist with no guarantee of access. ID must come from your country of residence.

    Tasks
    academic and market research studies, questionnaires, decision-making games, AI model evaluation, feedback on website designs and brands
    Payout fees
    Prolific charges nothing for cash-outs; PayPal may add a fee after the transfer if currency conversion is needed.
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Pays real cash through PayPal rather than points
    • No Prolific cash-out fee and a low minimum balance of 6 GBP or USD
    • Publishes a clear list of supported countries

    Cons

    • Joining is by waitlist invitation, and your place in the queue is not first come, first served
    • Only 52 countries are supported, and a third-party ID and selfie-video check is required
    • New PayPal links, or fewer than four cash-outs, mean a 72-hour wait between cash-outs, and pending earnings can take up to 22 days to clear
    • PayPal is the only payout method

    Sources

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  • Remotasks

    Data labeling Limited Verdict: Check access first

    Image labelling, audio transcription and data annotation platform backed by Scale AI, paying weekly through PayPal or AirTM. Generative-AI projects run only in a limited set of countries, and you must work from your assigned country.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal, Airtm
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Web browser
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: The homepage says 90+ countries but lists none. The Working Location Policy says generative-AI projects run in a limited set of countries and you may only work from the primary country assigned after identity and location checks.

    Tasks
    image labeling, audio transcription, data annotation
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    Not confirmed
    ID check
    Required
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Weekly payouts through PayPal or AirTM
    • Free online courses and hands-on practice before real tasks
    • Needs only a computer and an internet connection

    Cons

    • Generative-AI projects are open only in a limited set of countries
    • You may only work from your assigned primary country, and moving without telling support can pause the account
    • The pages we could read publish no minimum age, payout minimum or fee details

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  • TELUS Digital AI Community

    Data labeling Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Contributor community run by TELUS Digital for AI data work, with payouts handled through Hyperwallet to a bank account or PayPal.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    Hyperwallet (withdraw to bank account or PayPal)
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources
    Tasks
    Not confirmed
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    Not confirmed
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Payouts are handled through Hyperwallet to a bank account or PayPal

    Sources

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  • Userlytics

    User testing Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Paid user-experience testing site where testers speak their thoughts aloud while trying websites, apps and prototypes. PayPal payments go out every second Friday after a test is approved.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Web browser, iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: The tester terms and FAQ publish no country list; they only say that payments are made in US dollars except for European testers (EU and UK).

    Tasks
    think-aloud tests of websites, apps and prototypes, moderated live conversations
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    16+
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Fixed fortnightly Friday payment cycle by PayPal
    • The reward is shown before you begin a test
    • Tests can be done on desktop or mobile

    Cons

    • Payment follows client approval, roughly 15 days after the test, and the terms allow up to 30 days
    • Some tests need a qualification test, a webcam or a microphone
    • A PayPal account (or another method the company specifies) is required
    • The sign-up form says 16+, while the terms refer to legal contracting age and accompanied testers under 13

    Sources

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  • UserTesting

    User testing Active Verdict: Some facts missing

    Platform that pays contributors to record themselves testing websites and apps, answer surveys or join live calls with customers. Apply with a short practice test; PayPal payments usually arrive about two weeks after a test.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Web browser, iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: UserTesting says it accepts participants from many countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, but publishes no list; applicants must be able to speak English, German or French for the practice test.

    Tasks
    recorded think-aloud tests, surveys without recording, live conversations with customers
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    18+
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Required
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Pros

    • Free to apply, with a short practice test
    • Choice of recorded tests, surveys and live calls
    • Works on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android

    Cons

    • PayPal is the only payout method
    • Payments for completed tests are usually sent about 14 days later
    • Reward amounts vary by test and are not fixed publicly, and no tax is withheld
    • The practice test is in English, German or French

    Sources

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Being verified

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  • SproutGigs

    Microtasks Status not confirmed Verdict: Wait for our checks

    Micro-job marketplace where members complete small paid tasks.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    Not confirmed
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources
    Tasks
    Not confirmed
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    Not confirmed
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Sources

    No official page confirms these details yet.

    Checked

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  • Swagbucks

    Offerwall (GPT) Status not confirmed Verdict: Wait for our checks

    Long-running rewards site that pays points (SB) for surveys, shopping, offers and games, redeemable for PayPal cash or gift cards.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    PayPal, Gift cards
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    iOS, Android
    More facts and sources

    Country rules: A 2020 official blog post says Swagbucks is available around the world and lists conversions for USD, CAD, AUD, EUR and GBP; the help centre's country pages could not be read, so coverage is unconfirmed.

    Tasks
    paid surveys, shopping cashback, free-trial offers, web search, games
    Payout fees
    No cost to cash out for gift cards or PayPal cash, according to an official blog post from 2020.
    Minimum age
    13+
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Per a 2022 official blog post: you and a new member each get a 300 SB bonus, and you also earn 10% of that person's earnings while their account stays active. Check the live terms before relying on it.

    Pros

    • Fixed conversion of 100 SB to 1 USD for PayPal cash and gift cards
    • Apps for Android and iPhone plus a Chrome extension
    • Low minimum age of 13

    Cons

    • The official blog posts that could be read date from 2020 and 2022, so current minimums, bonuses and country coverage need checking

    Sources

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  • TimeBucks

    Offerwall (GPT) Status not confirmed Verdict: Wait for our checks

    Rewards site where members earn by completing tasks and offers.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    Not confirmed
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources
    Tasks
    Not confirmed
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    Not confirmed
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Sources

    No official page confirms these details yet.

    Checked

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  • ySense

    Surveys Status not confirmed Verdict: Wait for our checks

    Rewards site built around paid surveys and offers.

    Minimum payout
    Not confirmed
    Payout methods
    Not confirmed
    Countries
    Not confirmed
    Devices
    Not confirmed
    More facts and sources
    Tasks
    Not confirmed
    Payout fees
    Not confirmed
    Minimum age
    Not confirmed
    ID check
    Not confirmed
    Entry test
    Not confirmed
    Signup bonus
    Not confirmed
    Referral program
    Not confirmed

    Sources

    No official page confirms these details yet.

    Checked

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Compare microtask sites

Minimum payout is the lowest cash out threshold across a platform's payout methods, shown as the platform lists it, without currency conversion. Platforms still being verified are not in this table.

Microtask sites compared by type, minimum payout, payout methods and countries
PlatformTypeMinimum payoutPayout methodsCountries
AttapollSurveysNot confirmedPayPal, Gift cards, Charity donationNot confirmed
ClickworkerMicrotasks€10PayPal, Payoneer, SEPA bank transfer, ACH (US), Direct bank transfer (selected non-EU countries)Not confirmed
CrowdGen by AppenAI trainingNot confirmedLocal bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer, Airtm, SWIFT, Gift cardNot confirmed
DataAnnotationAI trainingNot confirmedPayPalNot confirmed
FreecashOfferwall (GPT)$5PayPal, Venmo, Visa, Bank transfer, Crypto, Gift cardsNot confirmed
MicroworkersMicrotasks$9Airtm, PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, Transpay (local bank transfer), Onto, PIX (Brazil)Worldwide
Mindrift (formerly Toloka)AI trainingNot confirmedPayoneer, Tipalti (PayPal)Most countries, some excluded
OneFormaData labeling$10Payoneer, PayPal, Tipalti, Bank transfer (China)Not confirmed
OutlierAI trainingNot confirmedPayPal, Airtm, ACH bank transferListed countries only
PaidworkOfferwall (GPT)$10Bank transfer, PayPal, Gift cardsWorldwide
Prolific LimitedResearch studies6 GBP/USDPayPalListed countries only
Remotasks LimitedData labelingNot confirmedPayPal, AirtmNot confirmed
TELUS Digital AI CommunityData labelingNot confirmedHyperwallet (withdraw to bank account or PayPal)Not confirmed
UserlyticsUser testingNot confirmedPayPalNot confirmed
UserTestingUser testingNot confirmedPayPalNot confirmed

Platform types explained

Microtasks

Short jobs that take seconds or minutes, like tagging images, checking search results, transcribing a clip or sorting data. Each task pays a small amount, so a steady supply of work and a low minimum payout matter most.

AI training and data labeling

You help improve AI models by rating chatbot answers, writing prompts, comparing outputs or labeling data. Expect an assessment and an ID check before your first paid task, and projects that open and close depending on your skills, language and country.

User testing

You try websites and apps while you say your thoughts out loud, and companies pay for the recording. Most tests need a working microphone and a quiet room, sometimes a webcam, and a short screener decides who gets each test.

Research studies

Universities and companies pay you to take part in studies, questionnaires and experiments. Studies are matched to your profile, so keep it accurate. Places are often limited by country, and some platforms use a waitlist.

Surveys and offerwalls (GPT sites)

Survey sites pay for your opinions. Offerwall sites, often called GPT or "get paid to" sites, pay for trying apps, playing games or signing up for offers. Rewards often come as points you swap for cash or gift cards. Read each offer first, since some ask you to spend money or share personal data.

Watch out for these catches

General advice that applies to almost every platform, whatever the type.

  • Payment holds

    Many platforms hold new earnings for a review period, and a first payout can take longer than later ones. Read the payout schedule before you put in serious hours.

  • Screen-outs

    Surveys and studies can end early when you are not in the target group. Some pay a little for that and many pay nothing, so a site that screens you out again and again is not worth your time.

  • Country and VPN rules

    Sign up only from a country the platform supports, and keep your real location. A VPN or a fake address breaks most terms of service and is a common reason for closed accounts and lost balances.

  • Identity checks

    Expect to prove who you are, often with a photo ID or a selfie check, before you can cash out. Upload documents only on the platform's own site, never through a link sent by chat or email.

  • Minimum payouts

    You can only withdraw after you pass a threshold, and each payout method can set its own. A low threshold lets you confirm that a site really pays before you invest more time.

  • Taxes and fees

    Payout services can charge transfer or currency fees, and your earnings usually count as income. Keep a simple record of what you earn and what you pay in fees.

Closed platforms

These platforms no longer take new workers. They are not in the list above, so you can spot outdated advice elsewhere.

  • Amazon Mechanical Turk Closed

    Amazon's microtask marketplace shut down for good on 30 September 2026. The only step left is housekeeping: workers must confirm payment preferences by 30 October 2026 so approved earnings are paid out on their normal schedule.

    Checked . Source for Amazon Mechanical Turk, opens in a new tab (mturk.com)

How we check

  • Every fact comes from the platform's own pages: its sign up page, help center, payout page or terms. Each card lists those pages under Sources, with the date we checked them.
  • When a platform does not publish something, or we could not confirm it, the card says Not confirmed. We never fill a gap with a guess.
  • Minimum payout is the lowest cash out threshold across a platform's payout methods. Amounts are shown as the platform lists them, without currency conversion, and the payout sort compares them the same way.
  • Verdicts follow a fixed rule. Ready to try: active, with at least four of five key facts confirmed (minimum payout, payout methods, countries, devices and minimum age). Some facts missing: active, with fewer of them confirmed. Check access first: sign ups are limited, for example by a waitlist or country rules. Wait for our checks: we could not confirm that the platform is open.
  • Best picks use fixed rules on the same data, printed under each pick. Closed platforms are never picked or listed in the directory.
  • No platform pays to be listed or ranked. Links go straight to the official sites and are not referral links.
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Microtask sites FAQ

Are microtask sites legit?

Many are real companies that pay for real work, but scam sites copy their look. A legit platform names the company behind it, publishes its payout rules and terms, and never asks you to pay to join. Every platform on this page was checked against its own pages, and anything we could not confirm is marked Not confirmed.

Which microtask site pays the most?

No single site pays the most for everyone. Work that needs a skill or a qualification test, such as AI training, research studies and user testing, tends to pay more per task than quick clicks, but it has fewer openings and stricter entry rules. Rates also change by country and project, so compare the minimum payout and payout methods first, then try two or three sites that fit you.

How much can you earn with microtasks?

Think of it as extra money, not a salary. What you earn depends on how much work is open in your country, your speed and accuracy, and whether you pass a platform's tests. Treat any promise of a fixed income as a warning sign.

Do microtask sites work in every country?

No. Many platforms accept sign ups only from certain countries, and some open projects country by country. Check the Countries line on each card, and do not use a VPN to get around a block: most terms forbid it, and accounts can be closed with the balance unpaid.

Can I do microtasks on my phone?

Some platforms have Android or iOS apps or work in a mobile browser, but much AI training and data labeling work needs a computer. The Devices line on each card shows what the platform itself says.

Do I have to pay tax on microtask earnings?

In most countries, money from online tasks counts as income, even in small amounts. Rules differ by country, so keep a simple record of what you earn and check with your local tax office.