Become a Usability Tester at Testbirds

Updated Apr. 22, 2025.

Are you looking for a non-phone job? Do you enjoy navigating and visiting websites? Does testing apps also sound like fun to you? Then you might want to look into Testbirds.

What Exactly is Testbirds?

Testbirds is a usability testing site similar to User Testing or any of a number of sites that test websites and apps for bugs, defaults in functionality or error messages. With Testbirds you aren't just limited to websites and apps, you may also be testing video games!

Headquartered in Germany, they also have locations in Hungary, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Testbirds accepts seasoned pros as well as those who would like to learn how to do usability testing. They understand that when it comes to usability testing people from all walks of life are needed.

This is an independent contractor/part-time freelancing project just to use for extra cash here and there.

How Does It Work?

Once you sign up for an account, you'll be required to fill out your profile, register any devices you want to do testing on, and successfully complete an entry test.

The entry test is just so Testbirds can determine you know what to do and that you are familiar with their platform prior to completing any paid tests.

Testbirds will send you updates on projects that will be starting once you are in their system.

Some of these projects are only for particular age groups or locations, so make sure that you read the requirements. You are free to decline or accept any test invites you receive.

How Much and When Do You Get Paid?

Usability Tests: These tests typically have a fixed payment ranging from €10 to €50, depending on the complexity of the test.

Bug Tests: In these tests, testers are paid per unique bug found, with payments usually varying between €1 for low-severity bugs and €5 for critical bugs.

Tests on Testbirds typically take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the complexity of the test.

Note the pay is listed in Euros, so you'll have to find a currency conversion calculator online to see the amount you'll make for your country.

Payment is made via PayPal after your submitted test is approved by their team.

Approval and payout typically happen within 7 to 14 days, but it can sometimes take up to 3 weeks.

What Are the Requirements to Register as a Tester For Testbirds?

The only requirements are to have at least one of these: PC, laptop, Smartphone or tablet. You can have more than one if you want.

Testbirds appears to be open worldwide, and they claim to accept testers of all ages. However, if you're under 18, you'll have to send them a parent or guardian consent form before being allowed to accept any paid tests.

What is My Overall Impression of Testbirds?

Testbirds seems like a great “side egg” for someone who enjoys this kind of work. I don’t think you could do it full-time, since the work is all project based.

What Do Others Think of Testbirds?

Testbirds has a 3.8 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor. You can read the reviews for yourself here.

However, many testers praise the variety of opportunities available as well as the community support.

Many of the negatives focus on the inconsistent test availability and limited earning potential.

How Can an Interested Applicant Apply to Testbirds?

Go to the home page to sign up.

Good luck to all who apply.

Leisa Good

Leisa Good has worked in the corporate world as well as side hustled and operated a virtual assistant business full-time since 2006.. She wrote the eBook on that one! She is also a PFYP certified career coach and the owner of the blog, Powerfully Purposed For Success. She empowers folks 50-ish to find fun, flexible, and financially rewarding work both now and into retirement. However, this time it will be work/life on their terms.

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