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Microworkers vs Prolific
Microworkers and Prolific are both microtask sites. Fees — Microworkers: Per-task micropayments ($0.05-2 typical). Prolific: Researcher-set rewards, minimum ~$8/hour.
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Key differences
- Fees — Microworkers: Per-task micropayments ($0.05-2 typical). Prolific: Researcher-set rewards, minimum ~$8/hour.
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only Microworkers offers Skrill and Payoneer.
- Microworkers is the older platform — founded in 2009, 5 years before Prolific (2014).
- Microworkers is based in United States, Prolific in United Kingdom.
Which should you choose?
Choose Microworkers if…
- You want to withdraw via Skrill and Payoneer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2009).
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Microworkers
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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 ($0.05-2 typical) | Researcher-set rewards, minimum ~$8/hour |
| Minimum payout | $9 | 6 GBP or 6 USD |
| Payout speed | — | Reaches PayPal within 24 hours of cashout |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer | PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Selected countries |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Frisco, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Popularity | 125 views · 0 likes | 59 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Microworkers or Prolific?
Microworkers: Per-task micropayments ($0.05-2 typical). Prolific: Researcher-set rewards, minimum ~$8/hour.
Where are Microworkers and Prolific available?
Microworkers: Worldwide. Prolific: Selected countries.