Overview
PlaytestCloud
Prolific
About
PlaytestCloud is a crowdtesting platform that connects mobile game developers with paid freelance playtesters from around the globe. Founded in 2014, the platform claims to have over 1M playtesters who get paid for providing feedback on a variety of mobile games from developers like Zynga, Ubisoft, Gameloft, and many more. Learn more.
About
Prolific is a crowdsourcing platform that connects researchers with paid study participants. Supported study formats include surveys, video interviews, diary studies, and more. Founded in 2014, the platform claims to be home to over 120k participants and 30k researchers. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Platform Type
CrowdtestingPlatform Type
Crowdsourcing MarketplaceHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyBest For
PlaytestCloud is for two groups: (1) Game developers looking to conduct remote playtests of their mobile games with players from around the world; and (2) Gamers looking to earn money by testing mobile games and providing feedback on their experiences.
Best For
Prolific is for two groups: (1) Researchers looking to conduct academic research and market research with participants from around the world; and (2) Individuals looking to earn money by contributing to research and taking part in a variety of studies.
Age Requirement
3 years oldAge Requirement
18 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by PlaytestCloud and Prolific:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, ChileUnique to PlaytestCloud:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Prolific:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by PlaytestCloud and Prolific:
EnglishUnique to PlaytestCloud:
NoneUnique to Prolific:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by PlaytestCloud and Prolific:
NoneUnique to PlaytestCloud:
Android Phone, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhoneUnique to Prolific:
Computer Browser, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on PlaytestCloud vs the ones on Prolific.
Shared By PlaytestCloud And Prolific:
Market Research Participation Research Interview Participation Survey Taking Video Response Research ParticipationUnique To PlaytestCloud:
Moderated Testing Software Testing Unmoderated Testing Usability Testing Video Game PlaytestingUnique To Prolific:
Academic Research Participation Diary Study Participation Focus Group ParticipationSummary
PlaytestCloud has 9 total opportunities while Prolific has 7
PlaytestCloud has 2 more opportunities than Prolific
Earner/Saver Comparison: PlaytestCloud vs Prolific
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? PlaytestCloud or Prolific? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
PlaytestCloud
Prolific
About
PlaytestCloud playtesters can earn money by participating in mobile video game playtests, surveys about video games, and more. After completing a test or task and having it reviewed, earnings are sent via PayPal.
About
Prolific participants can earn money by participating in academic and market research-related surveys, focus groups, interviews, diary studies, and more. After accumulating £5, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal.
Commissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
NoneMinimum Payout
£5Payout Options
Shared by PlaytestCloud and Prolific:
PayPalUnique to PlaytestCloud:
adidas Gift Card Amazon Gift Card AMC Gift Card American Eagle Gift Card Apple Gift CardUnique to Prolific:
NonePayout Speed
0-7 daysPayout Speed
0-4 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 4 reviews from PlaytestCloud Playtesters. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 32 reviews from Prolific Participants. 93.97% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- No special skills required. Easy to get started.
- Get paid to play games, with pretty great pay rates considering the type of work you're doing.
- No minimum payout.
Pros
- Fair pay. Prolific enforces a minimum hourly rate of around $8 USD/hour, which is much higher than most other survey platforms. If a researcher really likes your response, they may even give you a bonus.
- Mostly accurate time estimates. Unlike some survey sites that say a survey is 5 minutes when it's really 30, Prolific offers much better estimates. Not perfect, but better.
- Descriptive surveys. Before taking a survey, you can see what it's about.
Cons
- Qualification test is unpaid. It's short, but this can still be annoying for some.
- The number of test invites you receive can vary greatly depending on your demographics.
- You need to talk out loud during playtests. This isn't everyone's cup of tea.
Cons
- Limited study invitations. You won't be earning super consistently in most cases. On top of this, studies fill up really fast, so you've got to be quick if you want to qualify.
- Delayed earnings. You need to wait up to 22 days for your study submissions to get approved by researchers.
- Can only cash out via PayPal. This isn't a huge con, but it's a downside for anyone who can't get a PayPal account.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Consumer Comparison: PlaytestCloud vs Prolific
Which platform offers a better experience for consumers? PlaytestCloud or Prolific? Compare consumer and buyer-related features and attributes below.
PlaytestCloud
Prolific
About
PlaytestCloud customers (i.e. game developers) can utilize the platform's network of crowdsourced gamers to conduct mobile game playtests, concept tests, research surveys, live playtest interviews, and more.
About
Prolific researchers can use the platform to create and distribute academic and market-research-related studies to a large pool of paid participants. Studies can be created on-platform or with external software and can be in the format of an online form, video interview, diary study, or similar.
Costs/Fees
Pricing varies based on your plan. Test tokens start at $120/ea.Costs/Fees
Total study costs will vary based on study size and incentive pay. Service fees (30% for corporate customers and 25% for academia and not-for-profits) are calculated based on total spend.Payment Options
Credit Card, Invoice, SEPAPayment Options
Credit Card, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, InvoicePros
- Allows you to target and test with a network of experienced mobile gamers.
- Well-established and user-friendly platform.
Pros
- Created by researchers, for researchers, with an ethical approach.
- Diverse range of participants available for targeting.
- Can reject poor submissions and have them replaced for free.
Cons
- PlaytestCloud can be costly, particularly for small teams or individuals, as subscription and token expenses can add up quickly.
- For lower-end plans, PlaytestCloud provides limited control over the playtesting process. For example, you cannot select specific testers or target particular demographics on the starter plan.
Cons
- Researchers have limited control over who participates in their surveys besides demographic targeting.
- There are some studies that are unsuitable for Prolific. For example, studies that collect personally identifiable information are not allowed.
- Total costs may be higher compared to other survey platforms.
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