UserCrowd

Spec sheet

What it does

UserCrowd is a research panel where participants earn money by taking short tests, design surveys, and moderated interviews.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Support

UserCrowd directs app users who need help to contact support at [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

App requirements

The app does not support versions below Android 14 or iOS 16.4.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Availability limit

UserCrowd says it cannot guarantee how many assignments a participant will receive, and applications may be placed on a waiting list based partly on customer demand.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Company history

Lyssna’s about page says it launched the UserCrowd panel in 2015 and rebranded to Lyssna in 2023.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lyssna.com

Earnings and payout

Most short tests pay between $0.20 and $1.00 USD, and participants can request a payout once their balance reaches $10.00 USD; payment is by PayPal only.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Identity verification

UserCrowd requires identity verification to continue testing and receive payouts, using a third-party provider.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Interview tools

Interviews take place online using a video conferencing application such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Mobile app

The UserCrowd app is in beta on the App Store and Google Play and supports mobile study participation, including screen recording.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Mobile app requirements

The app does not support versions below Android 14 and iOS 16.4.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

No participation fee

Participants do not pay to take part in tests or interviews.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Optional LinkedIn connection

Participants can optionally verify their profile with LinkedIn, which UserCrowd says may lead to higher-paying surveys and targeted studies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Recording access

Recordings are accessible to the research company and the UserCrowd team for quality assurance; the app help page says recordings are not shared with third parties.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Recording privacy

UserCrowd says mobile study recordings are shared only with the commissioning company and are not shared with third parties.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Research platform

Studies on UserCrowd are created by designers, researchers, marketers, and product managers using Lyssna, UserCrowd’s UX research platform.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Screen recording

Some tests may require participants to share their screen, camera, or microphone, with recording requirements shown before the test begins.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Study formats

Studies can include unmoderated tests, recorded tests, live website tests, and moderated interviews.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Study matching

Test and interview invitations are sent to testers who match requested demographics, and testers with higher ratings are prioritized.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

What it is

UserCrowd is a research panel where people can earn money by taking short tests, design surveys, and moderated interviews.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Who creates studies

Designers, researchers, marketers, and product managers create studies through Lyssna, UserCrowd’s UX research platform.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Who it is for

Participants must be at least 18 years old, and UserCrowd describes them as independent contractors rather than employees.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.usercrowd.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Usability Testing Software#44 of 527.1