If you are good at paying attention to details or simply looking for an interesting way to earn extra cash, one option is to join user testing sites.
However, there are many platforms where you can supposedly get paid to test apps and websites, and many of them are just a complete waste of time.
So, the question now is, which paid user testing sites should you join to make it worth your time?
It's very inefficient to do it the trial-and-error way. Doing proper research is a much more efficient way to go about it. And this is where this guide comes in.
I have tested hundreds of free ways to earn some extra money online and have tested MANY user testing platforms, and I have made this guide to help you pick the best user testing sites that pay.
You will learn what each of the user testing sites has to offer, so you don’t have to waste your time trying them out for yourself. You can simply get a quick overview and choose which ones you like. All these sites are legit and free to join, too.
How do user testing sites work?
As mentioned above, paid user testing sites will ask you to test websites and mobile apps and will pay you in return for your time. This is done so that the owners of the said websites and apps will know which part they can improve.
If this is your first time hearing about this kind of site, then let me explain to you how this, in general, works.
User testing sites will ask you to test (hence the name) websites or mobile apps. So, right off the bat, you need to do more to earn compared to if you just join a survey or a Get-Paid-To site.
Many companies avail of this type of service to figure out which features of their website or app work and which ones don’t. Usually, when you are asked to test an app or a website, you will be asked to record your screen using a certain software that will be provided by them.
You will also be asked to record your voice and, sometimes, even your face. So, don’t be alarmed if the user testing site requires you to use a webcam and/or microphone during testing. Most user testing sites will ask you to speak out your thoughts.
So, if you aren’t comfortable doing that, then this is, in most cases, not an opportunity suited for you. And since testing usually requires you to record audio, you have to make sure you work in a quiet room so they can hear your voice.
How much can you earn by testing websites and apps?
The beauty of user testing sites is that, since they know their tasks require more work, they usually pay you a decent amount, provided your work passes requirements (at least the good ones do).
So, it is definitely possible to earn money for user testing.
Plus, you usually don’t have to reach a certain payout threshold to withdraw your earnings. You usually get paid after each test as soon as your work has been approved. So you don’t have to wait too long to get paid.
The downside is that the availability of tests usually isn’t that frequent. So, even though you get paid rather well, the overall earning potential of user testing jobs isn’t that high. That’s why you shouldn’t expect your earnings to be comparable to a full-time job.
But, with that being said, you can still earn a decent amount from these sites. Exactly how much you can earn per test depends a lot on the complexity of the test.
The most normal range is somewhere between $10-$20 for a test that takes around 15 to 20 minutes. But I have also seen tests pay as much as $80 for 30 minutes, and have also been lucky to qualify for a few tests like that myself.
You can join as many of them as you want to, thereby increasing your chances of getting invited to paid tests.
Many of the sites will also be available worldwide, but how many tests and how high rewards you will get depend a lot on the country you live in.
Can anyone do this?
You can join and earn from user testing websites, no matter your background or location.
However, in some countries, you will find few available tests or find it very hard to qualify for tests. That does not mean you will not be able to earn some extra money once in a while, but it means that in some countries, it will take more patience to find tests you can participate in.
As for the background, anyone can do it. Some tests might have specific requirements, but overall, there are many tests that are available to you no matter your background.
So, if you feel comfortable speaking your thoughts out loud and are looking for a free way to earn some extra money, testing websites and apps is an option I think is worth going for. You, of course, need to make sure to use the worthwhile sites, which brings us to the list of options for this.
16 best user testing sites
I won't be listing down all the user testing sites that exist, but instead, I will list down what I think are the best sites you can join to get the most value out of your time. Quality over quantity, as they say.
I will keep updating this list if there are any new good sites to join. So make sure to bookmark this page.
hi I am from South Africa I would like to join one of these user testing sites but I am not sure which one to join first as I have no experience on testing.
I explain what each platform has to offer on the list above, so just use that info to choose what fits you the best.
Thank you for this really, It has certainly saved me lots of research hours
Glad it helped.
hello, thank you for the nice explanation.. I’m interested in what happens with the payment of taxes for such jobs?
You can check out my guide on taxes for micro jobs here.
hi
i am from pakistan. which user testing site would be better for me?
You will honestly not find many (if any) user tests like this in your country.
Hello, I really appreciate this information. Not even a single YouTube video I’ve watched that explains every detail to me like this article.
I’m looking forward to register on some of the above sites and I’ll share my experience. Thank You
Glad the article helped you.
Intellizoom should definitely be included
I have a full Intellizoom review here.
Hello….When you say world wide on some of the testing sites, do they really work world wide? For example in coutries like Ethiopia? It’s just that i dont want to waste my time. Thank you.
Wordlwide means you can join from more or less all countries but how many opportunities you will get will vary a lot. And you should not expect many (if any) test like this from your country, to be honest.