Prolific
LIVE DATAAcademic research and RLHF data collection platform. Participants complete studies, surveys, and AI evaluation tasks for universities and AI labs. Known for ethical pay rates.
Advertised
$8–$15
/hour (minimum guaranteed)
Payment
On demand (instant cashout available)
PayPal, Circle (crypto)
Languages
1+
How to Get Started
Sign Up
10 minCreate account and complete demographic profile
Profile Questions
15-30 minAnswer screening questions for study matching
Start Participating
ImmediateWatch for study notifications and complete studies
💰 Worker Earnings from Reddit
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⚠️ Earnings vary by skill, location, and task availability. These are worker-reported, not guaranteed.
📊 Recent Worker Reviews
From Reddit communities (last 90 days)
outlier worth the time commitment? is outlier worth it? i feel the tasks i do are long and drawn out and not super rewarding for only $15/ hour. for context i’ve made over $800 using mainly dscout, pr...
any survey apps/sites that actually check to see if you'll qualify for a survey before you take it? it feels like the only ones are cloud and prolific...
Live Open Positions
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Pros
- +Ethical pay rates enforced by platform
- +Instant payment available
- +Studies are intellectually interesting
- +No risk of unfair rejections
Cons
- -Limited study availability — competitive
- -Must check frequently to catch studies
- -UK-centric — fewer studies for non-UK participants
- -Not suitable as primary income source
Supported Languages
Community
Next Steps
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Get Matched with ProlificThis is an independent review and does not constitute an endorsement. Prolific is a trademark of its respective owner. VoiceWorkerHub is not affiliated with Prolific. Information is provided for educational purposes only and may not reflect current platform terms. Last reviewed: 2026-03-11.