Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 changes this month
Testbirds 4.1Silver 50 pts
A German crowdtesting platform where testers try apps, websites, and devices in real conditions. Pay comes per test plus bonuses for bugs found.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2011 15 yrs
Based in- Munich, Germany
- Web rank
- #289,215 worldwide
Can you join Testbirds?
Answer three questions and we check them against Testbirds's sign-up rules.
Pick your country and age, tick what you have, then press Check. Your answer shows here and in “Can I join?” below.
Testbirds is a crowdtesting platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Per test plus bug bonuses, the minimum payout is 6 EUR, earnings are typically paid out request any time (one request per 48 hours), payday at end of each month via paypal or bank, can take 30-40 days and you can withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer. Founded in 2011, Testbirds is based in Munich, Germany. It is available worldwide.
Last updated
Getting paid
What the platform takes, when you get your money and how
Not verified yet: Payment protection Know the answer? Tell us
What people actually earn on Testbirds
Sourced figures from the platform, filings and independent studies
Figures published by Testbirds or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
3 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Request any time (one request per 48 hours), payday at end of each month via PayPal or bank, can take 30-40 days source ↗
- Minimum payout added: 6 EUR source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
Every change we make to this listing, with the official page we checked. Recent updates across all platforms →
How complete is this profile?
We have 10 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
- Plain-English overview
- Payment protection
- Review ratings
- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
Every fact is checked against the platform's own pages. How we check →
Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on proof of earnings and access.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid3.0
- Access4.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings5.0
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
50 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Testbirds 10 euros+ per hour (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Testbirds Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Testbirds free
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand+5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Testbirds Request any time (one request per 48 hours), payday at end of each month via PayPal or ban…
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Testbirds Founded 2011
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Testbirds Per test plus bug bonuses
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Testbirds Per test plus bug bonuses
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Testbirds 6 EUR
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Testbirds.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Testbirds.
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Testbirds #289,215 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.
Testbirds Founded 2011
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Testbirds.
Every platform with this badge →
How achievements and tiers work · Open any badge for the details
Can I join Testbirds?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need reliable internet and a tax ID number. Your profile is reviewed before you start. First payout: end of month after requesting payout.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Testbirds accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryWe have not verified which countries Testbirds accepts yet.
- Reliable internet
- A tax ID number
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutEnd of month after requesting payout
Good to know: Testers of all ages can join (under-18s need a signed guardian consent form) and must pass an entry test and register a real device.
Testbirds's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Testbirds compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Testbirds is one of just 2 testing platforms we track (of 12) that pay out via Bank transfer.
Compared with the testing platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Testbirds legit?
What we could verify about the company
Testbirds is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2011 (15 years)
- Headquartered in Munich, Germany
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Testbirds in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #289,215 worldwideAmong the top million sites (testbirds.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Testbirds timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
-
Founded
Testbirds founded
Headquarters today: Munich, Germany
-
Milestone
10 euros+ per hour
Testbirds' tester FAQ says as a rule of thumb testers working at normal speed usually earn 10 euros or more per hour, with usability tests paying 10, 50 euros or more each.
Source ↗ -
Milestone
1-5 euros per bug
Testbirds' tester FAQ says bug payments usually range from 1 euro for low-severity bugs to 5 euros for critical bugs, and testers can cash out from a 6 euro balance.
Source ↗ -
On FreelanceSites
Added to the FreelanceSites.net directory
Checked against its official pages before listing.
From the platform's own reports and press coverage we checked, plus company records on Wikidata. Know a milestone we're missing? Tell us
Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for Testbirds yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Testbirds
How much does Testbirds charge?
Testbirds fees: Per test plus bug bonuses.
How do you get paid on Testbirds?
Testbirds pays out via PayPal and Bank transfer. Minimum payout: 6 EUR. Timing: Request any time (one request per 48 hours), payday at end of each month via PayPal or bank, can take 30-40 days.
Which countries is Testbirds available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on Testbirds?
Testbirds' tester FAQ says as a rule of thumb testers working at normal speed usually earn 10 euros or more per hour, with usability tests paying 10, 50 euros or more each. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Testbirds legit?
Yes, Testbirds is a real, operating platform: operating since 2011 (15 years) and headquartered in Munich, Germany. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Testbirds alternatives?
Similar platforms include Google User Experience Research, uTest, UserTesting and Respondent. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
Compare Testbirds with…
Testbirds alternatives
More testing platforms like UserTesting
Google User Experience ResearchGoogle own research program paying participants for studies about Google products, from remote interviews to usability sessions.
Fees Gift cards per studyuserresearch.google.com
uTestThe community arm of Applause and one of the largest paid software testing communities. Testers join projects by device and location and earn per test cycle and bug.
Fees Paid per test cycle and bugutest.com
UserTestingThe best-known paid testing platform, where contributors record themselves using websites and apps while thinking aloud. Standard tests pay a fixed rate per 20-minute session.
Fees Pay varies by test type and length, shown before each testusertesting.com
RespondentA research recruitment platform where professionals join paid studies - most pay 50 to 400 dollars, with focus groups at the high end.
Fees $50-400+/study professional interviewsrespondent.io
dscoutA research platform that pays participants for in-the-moment mobile studies and diary tasks.
Fees ~$25-200+ per mission or diary studydscout.com
UserlyticsA user research platform where participants complete moderated and unmoderated tests of websites and apps. Tests vary in length and pay accordingly.
Fees $10-50 per study, varies by lengthuserlytics.com