Prolific Reviews 12,770

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Evaluating 6,102 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user-friendly interface and the straightforward nature of the studies, finding the platform easy to navigate. Many appreciate the fair compensation and the reliable, timely payment process, often highlighting the quick withdrawal of earnings. The variety of engaging and interesting surveys is also a significant positive, with many people finding the experience enjoyable and a good way to earn extra income. However, some people were dissatisfied with the availability of surveys, mentioning difficulties in finding studies or experiencing long wait times to be accepted onto the platform. A few reviewers also reported issues with their accounts being blocked or studies being marked as "returned," leading to frustration and a sense that the experience was not worth their time.

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User experience

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Payment

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far I’m really liking it, nice little side hustle, just wish there were more mobile surveys and a lot more available, sometimes have to wait a day or more for new surveys, but no fluff, it’s clear... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There are a lot of working from home companies that appear to be ligit but aren't after all. But this company is very nice. It is clear what needs to be done and how everything works. You are not goin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've earned a lot from doing Prolific surveys and tests, and they usually pay pretty quickly, depending on who's running that particular test. Many of the surveys/tests are quite fun. It's a highly re... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Only been using this site for a day since I last used it around five years ago. Seems similar if not better with a wide variety of engaging projects/surveys to work on.


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  1. Online marketplace

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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

Easy to follow and different surveys.

So far I’m really liking it, nice little side hustle, just wish there were more mobile surveys and a lot more available, sometimes have to wait a day or more for new surveys, but no fluff, it’s clear and doable. Been only using for 2 days

10 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very legitimate website

Very legitimate website. No fishy studies, no scams, nothing. Straightforward studies, fair and honest payment, and easy to withdraw earnings. Very good site

10 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Academic Integrity Meets Fair Rewards: The Prolific Advantage

Prolific stands out due to its fair compensation policies and a strict vetting process that eliminates the frustration of mid-survey disqualifications. Participants contribute to high-quality academic research from top universities rather than repetitive consumer marketing polls. The platform’s transparent interface and reliable payment system make it one of the most professional and respected options for online crowdsourcing.

11 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prolific is real

I have been using prolific for almost 3 years and studies are explained properly and you do get the money you worked for !!!

11 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Have been using Prolific for years and…

Have been using Prolific for years and every survey has always provided the specified payment so I consider it a very trustworthy platform. However, the availability of surveys has always been very inconsistent, although lots of surveys have been available in these last months.

10 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience so far.

The platform is nice, and most of the things make sense. However, I have noticed that there are some times when some studies are shown as available, but when trying to take them, there's a message stating that it's full.

10 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and Dynamic

I thought It was going to be difficult with a long onboarding about what Is It and then solving real cases, just as an introduction.

It has been fast and dynamic.

9 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My daughter-in-law got me an…

My daughter-in-law got me an invitation. I went through everything putting in all my details etc, then got an email saying I hadn't been accepted as they couldn't verify my identity!!!. Was so disappointed as she has a great experience with them.

8 May 2026
Unprompted review

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