Prolific Reviews 13,644

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 6,895 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently find the platform easy to use, appreciating the seamless user experience and well-organized website. Many highlight the value for money, noting that the surveys offer fair compensation for their time and effort, making it a good way to earn extra income. Reviewers are particularly satisfied with the payment process, describing it as timely, quick, and efficient, with payouts often received within minutes. The service is generally praised for offering a variety of interesting studies and for valuing participants' opinions without disqualifying them frequently. However, some customers also noted issues with the identity verification process, finding it intrusive and occasionally leading to account blocks without clear reasons. A few other people also felt that the number of available studies has decreased, especially for long-time users, and some experienced surveys timing out after completion.

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Payment

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Website

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Value for money

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A survey place that actually values your time and effort. Seamless money transfer, no time waste by answering screaming questions for long and finding out your and not eligible for survey. I’m so glad... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love that I feel like I’m contributing to something way bigger than myself. Getting paid to give your honest opinion isn’t too shabby either! Absolutely love it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can characterise Prolific as trustworthy on the basis that they facilitate what I believe are reliably transparent studies and surveys that usually explain usage of data. Payments are timely for the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall, very good. There is a variety of surveys and studies and some are incredibly interesting. I'm a retired lecturer so it's a good way of contributing to others' research - and getting payment a... See more


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Prolific is a platform that enables researchers to collect high-quality human-powered data at scale from a large, vetted pool of research participants and taskers. Using the Prolific platform researchers can target, contact and manage research participants from a diverse, vetted and fairly-treated pool – to deliver world-changing research and the next generation of AI.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surveys Good platform for earning extra incomeare straightforward and payment…

Surveys are straightforward and payment is reliable. Good variety of studies available.

Short, sweet, gets you more work. Hit submit! 💪

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😂 The most fair and balanced man on the internet right now.

"They rob me, threaten malware, but they paid so... 5 stars."

Absolute class. Juan the diplomat. 🤝

Now — did the survey payment come through? How much did that one pay?

30 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prolific is worth it

I've been on Prolific for years. There is a wait period at the beginning, but its worth it. They have always paid me upon request. Researchers respond to comments. I am not really of a sought after demographic and still I can earn a little something extra. My daughter can make a lot more than I do because she is a young adult.

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using Prolific for a while…

I’ve been using Prolific for a while now, and it’s definitely legit. Their website is easy to use. The surveys are real research studies, and many of them are actually interesting and enjoyable to participate in. I’ve always received my payments without any issues, and I like that they try to match studies to your profile. Overall, it’s one of the best survey websites I’ve used, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to earn a little extra money in their free time.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't waist your time and protect your privacy. This site is schetchy at best.

They locked my account because I had too many rejected submissions. According to the website I only had 2 rejected submissions. I sent appeal to see what I can do to reactivate my account and it took them 3 weeks to send me a copy and past denial letter not explaining if there where more rejections or anything else wrong with my account.
The only surveys that are worth doing are very intrusive requiring you to download 3rd party apps that continue to share your phone screen after the survey is finished. Don't waist your time and protect your privacy. This site is schetchy at best.

9 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Payment is simple and fast

Payment is simple and fast, it is super easy to navigate their site. The instructions give you insight to whether or not the survey is right for you. I just wish the surveys paid a little better and there is also a waiting period to get approved before you can start doing surveys.

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interesting, well-paid academic studies

Prolific consistently has engaging research studies that actually pay fairly for the time. Just completed a 69-minute education video comparison study. The interface was clear, instructions were detailed, and the content was relevant. Payment processing is reliable. Best research platform I've used.

30 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far I like it

I started in Prolific 3 weeks ago, and so far I loved it. They had surveys that I qualified, easy to answer, it is a very organized platform. I wish to have more surveys for me available.

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really like this app

I really like this app, in my spare time I make money mostly from my laptop but they are studies that you can do from your phone in about 1/2 of a month I made about $150.

30 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's the only quality one!

It's the only quality, high-paying organisation that I've found. While other places only allow you to hold onto funds for a few weeks, or only give repetitive surveys at low prices, Prolific seems to get the best surveys (many through universities) that are properly remunerated for people who provide considered responses. There are some tick box ones, 'game' style ones and short essay types, so all sorts for different types of people

30 May 2026
Unprompted review

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