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CloudResearch Connect review
Paid academic and market research surveys averaging around $15/hr, with fast PayPal cash-outs.
Connect is CloudResearch’s participant platform and an alternative to MTurk for academic and market research. Studies show their payment, estimated time and hourly rate before you start.
Quality score
Participants get a score out of 850, similar to a credit score. A high approval rate and good data quality get you prioritised for more and better-paid studies.
Cashing out
- PayPal: minimum $5, maximum $100 per transfer, processed daily
- Bank transfer: minimum $25, maximum $250, once per day
- Amazon gift card: no minimum, maximum $100
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clear per-study pay, about $15/hr on average
- Quality score rewards good participants with more studies
Cons
- Daily cash-out limits ($100 PayPal, $250 bank)
What you need to apply
- Stripe Identity verification
- Complete the "About You" profile to qualify for more studies
How CloudResearch Connect pays you
Set up one of these accounts before you start so your first payout is not delayed:
PayPal
Withdraw in USD to a multi-currency account (Wise or Revolut) instead of letting PayPal convert, to save on fees.
Bank transfer (SEPA / ACH)
If you are outside the US, a Wise USD account gives you ACH details to receive US payouts.
Amazon gift card
Only worth it if you shop on the Amazon store the card is issued for.
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