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PlaytestCloud 3.9Bronze 30 pts
Get paid to playtest mobile games before release - record your play and thoughts, paid per test via PayPal.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via PayPalHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2012 14 yrs
Based in- Berlin, Germany
- Web rank
- #344,655 worldwide
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PlaytestCloud is a game testing platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are ~$9 per 15-min game playtest, earnings are typically paid out via paypal within 7 days after completing a test and you can withdraw via PayPal. Founded in 2012, PlaytestCloud is based in Berlin, Germany. It is available worldwide.
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What changed
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- Payout speed added: Via PayPal within 7 days after completing a test source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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Strong on proof of earnings and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings5.0
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PlaytestCloud $5-9 per playtest (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
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PlaytestCloud Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
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PlaytestCloud free
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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PlaytestCloud Founded 2012
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
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PlaytestCloud ~$9 per 15-min game playtest
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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PlaytestCloud ~$9 per 15-min game playtest
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
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PlaytestCloud Via PayPal within 7 days after completing a test
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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PlaytestCloud #344,655 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
PlaytestCloud Founded 2012
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Can I join PlaytestCloud?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need reliable internet, a headset, a PayPal account and a skills test. Your profile is reviewed before you start. First payout: within 7 days of the test.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether PlaytestCloud accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
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- Reliable internet
- A headset
- A PayPal account
- A skills test
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutWithin 7 days of the test
Good to know: You must pass a free sample game test, not work in the games industry, and have a PayPal account and a headset.
PlaytestCloud's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How PlaytestCloud compares
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Is PlaytestCloud legit?
What we could verify about the company
PlaytestCloud is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2012 (14 years)
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany
- Its domain playtestcloud.com was registered in 2012 (registry record)
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PlaytestCloud in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #344,655 worldwideAmong the top million sites (playtestcloud.com)
- Domain registered
- May 2012playtestcloud.com, 14 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
PlaytestCloud timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
PlaytestCloud founded
Headquarters today: Berlin, Germany
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Milestone
$5-9 per playtest
PlaytestCloud's tester FAQ says a 15-minute playtest with a survey generally pays 5 to 9 US dollars, with the exact amount shown in the invite.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about PlaytestCloud
How much does PlaytestCloud charge?
PlaytestCloud fees: ~$9 per 15-min game playtest.
How do you get paid on PlaytestCloud?
PlaytestCloud pays out via PayPal. Timing: Via PayPal within 7 days after completing a test.
Which countries is PlaytestCloud available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on PlaytestCloud?
PlaytestCloud's tester FAQ says a 15-minute playtest with a survey generally pays 5 to 9 US dollars, with the exact amount shown in the invite. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is PlaytestCloud legit?
Yes, PlaytestCloud is a real, operating platform: operating since 2012 (14 years), headquartered in Berlin, Germany and its domain playtestcloud.com was registered in 2012 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best PlaytestCloud alternatives?
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