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Appen vs YouGov
Appen and YouGov are both microtask sites. Fees — Appen: Per-task and hourly project rates. YouGov: Points per survey, redemption ~$25-50 threshold.
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Key differences
- Fees — Appen: Per-task and hourly project rates. YouGov: Points per survey, redemption ~$25-50 threshold.
- Only Appen offers Payoneer. Only YouGov offers PayPal, Bank transfer and gift cards.
- Appen is the older platform — founded in 1996, 4 years before YouGov (2000).
- Appen is based in Australia, YouGov in United Kingdom.
Which should you choose?
Choose Appen if…
- You want to withdraw via Payoneer.
Choose YouGov if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer.
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Appen
A long-running crowdwork company that pays contributors for AI training data work such as search evaluation, t…
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YouGov
A research panel that pays members for completing surveys on news and brands.
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| Type | Microtask sites like Amazon MTurk | Microtask sites like Amazon MTurk |
| Category | Microtasks & Data | Microtasks & Data |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Per-task and hourly project rates | Points per survey, redemption ~$25-50 threshold |
| Withdraw via | Payoneer | PayPal, bank transfer, gift cards |
| Availability | Worldwide | 55+ markets |
| Founded | 1996 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
| Stock ticker | ASX: APX | — |
| Popularity | 69 views · 0 likes | 57 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Appen or YouGov?
Appen: Per-task and hourly project rates. YouGov: Points per survey, redemption ~$25-50 threshold.
Where are Appen and YouGov available?
Appen: Worldwide. YouGov: 55+ markets.