Prolific vs Respondent.io
A side-by-side look at two big-ticket research sources: what each pays for, the typical range, and how easy each is to get into. Figures are each source's own published numbers — varies, not guaranteed.
Head to head
| Prolific | Respondent.io | |
| Pays for | academic studies | 1-hour research interviews |
| Typical payout | ~$12/hr | $50-250 (B2B $400+) |
| Approval bar | easy (waitlist) | instant as participant; referral $20-50 |
| In ScrollEarn feed | Not in ScrollEarn yet — listed so you can compare. | Not in ScrollEarn yet — listed so you can compare. |
Higher typical range: Respondent.io — based on the midpoint of each source's own published figures, not a ScrollEarn ranking or endorsement.
Frequently asked
Prolific vs Respondent.io — which pays more?
Respondent.io shows the higher typical payout range ($50-250 (B2B $400+)) based on each source's own published figures — varies, not guaranteed, and payout isn't the only factor worth weighing.
Are Prolific and Respondent.io both legit?
Yes — both passed ScrollEarn's own source-verification pass as real, operating big-ticket research programs.
Can I use both?
In most cases yes — nothing about one of these programs typically excludes the other, though each has its own account terms worth checking.
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Payout ranges are each source's own typical figures as listed publicly; they vary and are not guaranteed. This comparison does not disclose either platform's confidential revenue split.