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What's the best paid studies & user testing tool?
Get paid for studies and tests.
Short comparison
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prolific | Free | Yes | Free | 1/5 | – | Short paid studies in spare time |
| UserTesting | Free | Yes | Free | 1/5 | – | Paid usability tests |
| User Interviews | Free | Yes | Free | – | – | Higher-paid moderated studies |
| Respondent | Free | Yes | Free | – | – | Professionals paid for interviews |
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order. See all 4 paid studies & user testing tools with a ranked shortlist.
Quick answers
What's the best paid studies & user testing tool?
Our overall pick is Prolific: Short paid studies in spare time.
What's the best free paid studies & user testing tool?
Prolific, which has a free plan or free version. Short paid studies in spare time.
Which paid studies & user testing tool is easiest for beginners?
UserTesting, rated 1/5 to learn.