Paid studies guide
Testbirds: what participants should know
Testbirds is a German crowdtesting company that pays self-employed testers in euros for usability tests, interviews and finding bugs. Payouts start at €6, arrive on a month-end cycle, and need a tax ID because the company reports earnings under EU rules.
At a glance
- PayUsability tests from about €10; bugs about €1–5 each
- Paid viaBank transfer, PayPal or Payoneer
- How fastMonth-end; 30–40 days after you request it
- Minimum€6
- WhereInternational; tax ID needed
The facts
In its own words, checked and dated.
From Testbirds’ own help pages and terms, checked October 2026. Platforms change their rules; check the linked pages before you rely on a figure.
| Topic | What Testbirds says |
|---|---|
| Who can join | Its FAQ accepts all ages with a guardian's consent for minors; its older terms say 18+. You register at least one real device and pass an unpaid entry test. |
| Study types | Bug tests (paid per unique bug), usability tests, combined tests, video recordings, localisation checks, interviews and surveys. |
| Typical pay (Testbirds' own figures) | Usability tests have a fixed fee of '10 euros, 50 euros or more'; bugs pay roughly €1–€5 by severity. The FAQ's rule of thumb is about €10 an hour. |
| Fees | None from Testbirds; PayPal, banks and Payoneer may charge. |
| How you're paid | Bank transfer (IBAN/SWIFT), PayPal (not everywhere) or Payoneer. |
| When | Payouts run at month-end and can take 30–40 days after you request them. |
| Verification | Name, address and a tax ID before payout; earnings are reported to tax authorities under the EU's DAC7 rules. |
| How selection works | Invitations go out by email in waves, matched to your profile and devices, until places fill. |
| Rules worth knowing | Testers are self-employed and handle their own taxes. No AI-written feedback. One account per person; no testing alongside family or friends. |
| Referral programme | Non-cash community points for referrals. |
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