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Clickworker vs Macromill
Clickworker and Macromill are both microtask sites. Fees — Clickworker: Per-task micropayments (~$3-14/hr effective). Macromill: Points per survey redeemable.
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Key differences
- Fees — Clickworker: Per-task micropayments (~$3-14/hr effective). Macromill: Points per survey redeemable.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Clickworker offers PayPal and Payoneer. Only Macromill offers gift cards.
- Macromill is the older platform — founded in 2000, 5 years before Clickworker (2005).
- Clickworker is based in Germany, Macromill in Japan.
- Macromill focuses on Japan, while Clickworker operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Clickworker if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
Choose Macromill if…
- You want to withdraw via gift cards.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
- You live in Japan.
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Clickworker
A German microtask platform where workers complete paid tasks like AI training data creation, surveys, text wr…
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Macromill
Answer market-research surveys for points redeemable as cash or gift cards.
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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 micropayments (~$3-14/hr effective) | Points per survey redeemable |
| Minimum payout | 10 EUR via PayPal or SEPA, 10 USD via ACH, 20 EUR or USD via Payoneer | — |
| Payout speed | Weekly, payment runs start each Wednesday | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Bank transfer (SEPA) | Bank transfer, gift cards |
| Availability | Worldwide | Japan |
| Local to | — | Japan |
| Founded | 2005 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Essen, Germany | Tokyo, Japan |
| Popularity | 85 views · 0 likes | 53 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Clickworker or Macromill?
Clickworker: Per-task micropayments (~$3-14/hr effective). Macromill: Points per survey redeemable.
Where are Clickworker and Macromill available?
Clickworker: Worldwide. Macromill: Japan.