Top 11 Crowdsourcing Marketplace Platforms

dscout is both a crowdsourcing marketplace and a rewards platform. Researchers can use it to conduct studies while Scouts can join and make money sharing their insights and experiences. The types of research conducted on dscout can include diary studies, photo/video responses, usability tests, and much more.

Chicago Booth CDR (Center for Decision Research) is a crowdsourcing platform for behavioral science studies and research. Here, participants from around the world can get paid to take part in studies that help researchers better understand human interaction, thinking, feelings, and more. The CDR has been conducting this type of research since 1977.

YouGov is an international market research and analytics group that's been operating since 2000. With the goal of providing an "unparalleled insight into what the world thinks", YouGov offers the opportunity for consumers to join their worldwide panel and share their opinions in exchange for cash. Businesses looking to learn more about their target audience can tap into this panel to conduct market research and access a wide range of data.

OnePulse is a crowdsourcing platform that aims to make market research quick, easy, and rewarding. With a simple 3-question-or-less survey format, researchers can use the platform to easily gather audience-specific insights while panel members can use it to quickly earn extra cash for their opinions.

Respondent is a crowdsourcing platform that connects researchers with high-quality study participants from around the globe. The participants -- who earn money for taking part in studies -- are fully vetted and include industry professionals and general consumers.

1Q is a crowdsourcing platform that companies can use to conduct consumer research and that consumers can use to earn money for sharing their opinions. Founded in 2012, the platform aims to connect consumers and businesses in a way that benefits both parties equally.

mindswarms is both a crowdsourcing marketplace and a rewards platform. Focused on video response surveys, researchers can use the platform to conduct studies while participants can use the platform to earn money sharing their opinions and insights. Founded in 2008, the platform is based in California and has worked with brands like Nike, Google, and more.

User Interviews is a crowdsourcing platform that connects researchers with paid study participants. Founded in 2015, the platform supports a variety of study formats (in-person, online, etc.) and types (focus groups, 1-on-1, etc.), and has been used by companies like Adobe, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

TimeBucks is a get-paid-to (GPT) rewards platform, advertising platform, and crowdsourcing marketplace all in one. Here, members can earn money doing microtasks, taking surveys, watching ads, and more, while advertisers can run PTC ads or post microtasks for completion. Founded in 2018, the platform is based in Australia.

Tellwut "tell what you think" is a market research rewards platform with a very tight-knit community. Here, Members (aka Voters) can earn rewards in exchange for their opinions and community contributions while Organizations can conduct surveys and gather consumer insights.