Overview
Appen
microWorkers
About
Appen is a crowdsourcing marketplace for gig work and AI-related tasks. Here, organizations can hire from Appen's crowd of contributors (freelance contractors) who get paid to complete tasks like data collection, data labeling, search evaluation, transcription, and more. Founded in 1996, Appen claims to have over 1M contributors across 170+ countries. Learn more.
About
microWorkers is a crowdsourcing marketplace connecting employers to a network of workers worldwide for completing microtasks like surveys, content moderation, data annotation, transcription, translation, and more. Founded in 2009, the platform claims to have over 4M workers worldwide who have collectively completed over 149M microtasks. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Platform Type
Crowdsourcing MarketplacePlatform Type
Crowdsourcing MarketplaceHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyBest For
Appen is for two groups: (1) Organizations looking to hire contributors (contractors) for freelance gig work and microtasks; (2) Individuals looking for a way to earn some extra cash from home completing tasks related to social media, search engines, linguistics, and more.
Best For
microWorkers is for two main groups: (1) Those looking to outsource small tasks to a large group of workers for quicker completion; and (2) Those looking for a way to make extra money completing small online tasks.
Age Requirement
18 years oldAge Requirement
18 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Appen and microWorkers:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Appen:
NoneUnique to microWorkers:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Appen and microWorkers:
EnglishUnique to Appen:
中文(简体), 日本語, 한국어Unique to microWorkers:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by Appen and microWorkers:
Computer Browser, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserUnique to Appen:
Android Phone, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhoneUnique to microWorkers:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Appen vs the ones on microWorkers.
Shared By Appen And MicroWorkers:
Data Collection Data Labeling Microtasking Transcription TranslationUnique To Appen:
Search Engine Evaluation Social Media Evaluation Training Data CreationUnique To MicroWorkers:
Content Engagement Data Categorization Data Entry Market Research Participation Survey TakingSummary
microWorkers has 11 total opportunities while Appen has 8
microWorkers has 3 more opportunities than Appen
Earner/Saver Comparison: Appen vs microWorkers
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Appen or microWorkers? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Appen
microWorkers
About
Appen contributors can make money working on projects and microtasks related to content moderation, data collection, data labeling, translation, transcription, search engine evaluation, and more. After accumulating $5, earnings can be cashed out via Payoneer.
About
microWorkers workers can earn money by completing various microtasks related to data annotation, translation, content moderation, surveys, transcription, content engagement, and more. After accumulating $5, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal, local bank deposit, Skrill, Payoneer, AirTM, ONTO, or Transpay.
Commissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
10% service charge for every completed task marked as 'Satisfied'. 10% processing fee for withdrawing via any of the payout options. An additional $2 fee for USD transfers via local bank deposit. $20 processing fee for any credit and debit chargebacks made on the employer's card due to reversed or rejected payments to you.Minimum Payout
$5Minimum Payout
$5Payout Options
Shared by Appen and microWorkers:
PayoneerUnique to Appen:
NoneUnique to microWorkers:
Airtm Direct Deposit PayPal SkrillPayout Speed
1-30 daysPayout Speed
1-14 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 14 reviews from Appen Contributors. 85.71% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 9 reviews from microWorkers Workers. 55.56% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- No prior experience required to sign up and start earning.
- Can be semi-consistent income if you qualify for good projects.
- Good way to learn new skills.
Pros
- Has a variety of microtasks available.
- Does not require any special skills or knowledge to complete microtasks.
- Those who work longer with high approval may have access to more (and higher paying) opportunities.
Cons
- Low earnings and/or inconsistent earnings. Pay varies across projects and getting accepted into some projects can be difficult.
- Part-time in most cases.
- Unpaid qualification tests. You may need to take unpaid exams to apply for certain projects.
Cons
- Quite a few fees.
- Requires KYC verification to activate withdrawal.
- Must maintain your temporary success rate above 75% to maintain access to tasks.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Consumer Comparison: Appen vs microWorkers
Which platform offers a better experience for consumers? Appen or microWorkers? Compare consumer and buyer-related features and attributes below.
Appen
microWorkers
About
Appen clients can hire through Appen's crowd to quickly find workers for data collection, data labeling, transcription, search evaluation, and other long-term digital projects and/or microtasks.
About
microWorkers employers can use the platform to outsource small tasks to a pool of taskers around the globe. If it can be completed on a computer and done relatively quickly, it can be outsourced on this platform. Tasks instructions, specifics, moderation, and payments are all done directly through the platform.
Costs/Fees
Pricing varies depending on your job/project. Fees include a 20% transaction fee, or lower if you're on a higher subscription level.Costs/Fees
Basic campaigns have a 7.5% + $0.75 campaign fee. All campaigns have a $0.01 fee for tasks that require task completion proof via a screenshot or other file. Hire group campaigns have a $0.01 or 10% (whichever is higher) task approval fee.Payment Options
Credit CardPayment Options
Credit Card, Dwolla, SkrillPros
- No data
Pros
- Offers an affordable pay-per-task pricing for setting up campaigns, even to individual employers.
- Access a large network of workers worldwide to complete tasks that meet your needs.
- You won't need to pay for tasks you marked as 'Not Satisfied'.
Cons
- No data
Cons
- Not suitable for deploying jobs that require workers to have a more specialized and professional expertise.
- Pay-per-task basis may result in high costs for long-term or high-volume tasks.
- Inconsistent work quality may require more effort in review and quality control.
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