Checked 29 Oct 2026
dscout 3.7Bronze 25 pts
A research platform that pays participants for in-the-moment mobile studies and diary tasks.
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Pays via PayPalHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2010 16 yrs
Based in- Chicago, United States
- Web rank
- #76,580 worldwide
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dscout is a research platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are ~$25-200+ per mission or diary study and you can withdraw via PayPal. Founded in 2010, dscout is based in Chicago, United States. It is available worldwide.
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Our rating
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Strong on proof of earnings and access. Weaker on getting paid.
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- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings5.0
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dscout $67M+ in incentives (2026-10)
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dscout Founded 2010
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dscout ~$25-200+ per mission or diary study
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dscout ~$25-200+ per mission or diary study
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dscout #76,580 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
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dscout Founded 2010
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Is dscout legit?
What we could verify about the company
dscout is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2010 (16 years)
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States
- Its domain dscout.com was registered in 2009 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #76,580)
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dscout in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #76,580 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (dscout.com)
- Domain registered
- Feb 2009dscout.com, 17 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
dscout timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Milestone
$67M+ in incentives
The company says it has distributed more than US$67 million in research incentives cumulatively, on its participant recruitment page checked in October 2026.
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Milestone
$1/minute average
The company says research participants earn US$1 per minute on average, on its recruitment page checked in October 2026, without specifying the measurement period.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about dscout
How much does dscout charge?
dscout fees: ~$25-200+ per mission or diary study.
How do you get paid on dscout?
dscout pays out via PayPal.
Which countries is dscout available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on dscout?
The company says research participants earn US$1 per minute on average, on its recruitment page checked in October 2026, without specifying the measurement period. The company says it has distributed more than US$67 million in research incentives cumulatively, on its participant recruitment page checked in October 2026. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is dscout legit?
Yes, dscout is a real, operating platform: operating since 2010 (16 years), headquartered in Chicago, United States and its domain dscout.com was registered in 2009 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
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