Amazon Mechanical Turk permanently closed on September 30, 2026, according to Amazon’s closure announcement.
If you used MTurk for extra money, there are still other places to find paid research, short tasks, website tests, and AI training work!
I wouldn’t count on any one of these for steady income, but as we know having a few back-up eggs is still a good idea!
Still owed money from MTurk? Check your payment settings by October 30, 2026. Amazon’s closure FAQ explains how the final payments work.
10 Sites Like MTurk for Extra Money
1 – User Interviews
User Interviews pays people to take part in interviews, focus groups, and other research. US residents can apply, and some studies pay $100 or more.
You’ll answer screening questions to see if you qualify. You aren’t paid for those questions, and you won’t get picked for every study. Some studies might involve video calls.
User Interviews pays in gift cards or prepaid rewards. If the researcher pays you directly, the method can vary. Most rewards arrive within 10 business days, but check the study’s payment terms.
Go here to sign up for User Interviews.
Some longtime users report good payouts and very few problems. Others have had trouble getting paid for a study, so the experience can depend on the researcher.
2 – Respondent
Respondent has paid interviews and research studies for US residents. Some need people with certain jobs or work experience. Others want everyday consumers.
You apply to each study, and the screening questions are unpaid. Some interviews offer $100 or more, but you have to be chosen first.
Rewards are usually gift cards or prepaid cards. Respondent takes a 5% fee, with a $1 minimum. Its payment guide says to allow 7–10 business days after the researcher confirms you took part.
Go here to sign up for Respondent.
Some people have earned well here. I’d still be cautious because recent complaints include missing payments and trouble getting help.
3 – CloudResearch Connect
CloudResearch Connect is one of the closer options if you liked doing research studies on MTurk. You can see each study’s pay and expected length before you start.
US residents can apply. You’ll need to verify your ID, and the account review can take up to 30 days.
You can cash out approved earnings through PayPal at $5 or by bank transfer at $25.
Go here to learn about joining Connect.
Some people use Connect often and report decent extra money. Others find there just aren’t enough studies, so results can vary a lot.
4 – Dscout
Dscout pays you to share feedback through interviews, photos, videos, and diary studies. A diary study asks you to share updates over several days.
You apply through the free app. You’ll need a phone with a camera and microphone, and some studies also use a computer. The applications are unpaid.
Dscout says most studies pay $25–$150 in total. It pays through PayPal, usually within 10 business days after the study ends and your work is approved.
Go here to get started with Dscout.
The pay can be good when you get picked. The frustrating part I’ve read is applying and then going weeks without an invitation.
5 – UserTesting
UserTesting pays you to try websites and apps and share what you think. US residents can apply, but you’ll need to pass an unpaid practice test.
For many tests, you’ll record your screen and talk through what you’re doing. You’ll need a microphone and a computer or phone that meets the site’s requirements.
Pay is shown before you accept a test. UserTesting normally sends PayPal payments 14 days later.
Go here to apply for UserTesting.
Some regular users still earn well here. Getting screened out of tests is a common frustration, and there are also complaints about low pay and glitches.
6 – PlaytestCloud
PlaytestCloud pays you to test games. You’ll usually record your game, talk about what you think, and answer a short survey.
Most demand is for testers in the US, UK, and Canada. You’ll need to pass an unpaid test to join.
A 15-minute playtest plus its survey often pays $5–$9. Rewards usually arrive within three days. You can choose gift cards or PayPal, but PayPal has a 6% fee.
Go here to learn how to become a PlaytestCloud tester.
People do report getting paid, and some come back month after month. The catch is that invites can be few and far between.
7 – Clickworker
Clickworker offers small jobs such as sorting data, taking photos, recording audio, and checking web content. US workers can join, though signups can close for some countries.
Pay varies by task. You’ll need the app, and some work also needs a computer or a skills test.
US bank payments have a $10 minimum. Other payment options, including PayPal, depend on your account and country.
Some workers can also do UHRS search-rating tasks. Those earnings have a 39-day hold after they reach your Clickworker balance.
Go here to sign up at Clickworker, or read my Clickworker review.
Clickworker does pay, but recent feedback about the amount of work is mixed. Some people still earn a little here, while others barely see any tasks.
8 – DataAnnotation
DataAnnotation pays people to check AI answers, write prompts, and review code. Its FAQ asks for a bachelor’s degree or similar work experience for general work. Strong writing skills matter, too.
You’ll have to pass an assessment to get in. The Starter Assessment can only be taken once.
The site advertises general work starting around $25 an hour, with higher rates for some expert jobs. Payments go through PayPal.
Go here to apply at DataAnnotation.
Some accepted workers report good earnings here. Others go through long stretches with no work, so I wouldn’t count on it being steady.
9 – TELUS Digital
TELUS Digital hires people to rate search results, check online content, and do other AI-related work.
You’ll need to apply for a job in your country and pass a test. Some US roles also require you to have lived in the country for several years.
Pay, hours, and payment schedules depend on the job. Read the listing before you apply.
Go here to check TELUS Digital openings.
There are people who’ve worked here and been paid for years. The downside is that tasks can dry up, even after you’ve passed the exam.
10 – Outlier
Outlier has AI training work for people with strong skills in writing, coding, math, and other subjects. You might check AI answers or write prompts to test a chatbot.
You’ll need to pass skill tests. Outlier’s FAQ says you need at least an associate degree, and some jobs need more.
Pay varies by role and project. Payments go out each Tuesday through PayPal, Airtm, or bank transfer.
Go here to see Outlier’s opportunities.
Some workers have stayed with Outlier for years and still get paid. Others complain about sudden project changes, lower rates, and support that’s hard to reach.
Two More Options With Waitlists
Prolific
Prolific pays people to take part in research studies. The waitlist can be long, so don’t count on being able to start soon.
Its waitlist isn’t first-come, first-served. Who gets invited depends on the kinds of people researchers need.
Studies must pay at least $8 per hour of study time. Approved earnings can be cashed out to PayPal at $6.
Go here to learn about Prolific.
People who get in report good experiences and regular payments. The long wait is why I wouldn’t put it first for someone who needs extra money now.
I have personally been on the waitlist for this site for over two years, and I’ve only heard from them ONCE, and that was to ask if I want to continue staying on it.
So even though this is supposedly a great site, it may be a very long time before you can take advantage of anything there.
UserCrowd
UserCrowd has short design-feedback tests and some paid interviews. There’s a waitlist to join, so this is another one you may have to wait on.
Most short tests pay small amounts. You need $10 to cash out through PayPal.
UserCrowd pays, but getting enough tests for a cash-out can take a long time.
Be Careful Which Tasks You Accept
Don’t pay to unlock tasks or get an account approved. Use the official sites, and skip tasks that ask for fake reviews or access to your personal accounts.
If an offer sounds scammy, pass on it!
Start with a couple of sites and see how they work for you.
Good luck as always!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.