Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Prolific 146 roles median $25/hr top 10% $120–200
- Appen / CrowdGen 61 roles median $35/hr top 10% $55–100
Choose Prolific if
- you work in languages & translation and other expertise
- you're aiming for the top rates ($120+/hr for its top 10%)
- you want more roles to choose from
Prolific’s Expert Network: AI training work for verified domain experts and fluent speakers, alongside its research-study platform.
See 146 Prolific rolesChoose Appen / CrowdGen if
- you work in voice & audio and data annotation
Appen’s CrowdGen community: voice, language and data annotation projects.
See 61 Appen / CrowdGen rolesProlific vs Appen / CrowdGen: common questions
Does Prolific or Appen / CrowdGen pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Appen / CrowdGen pays more at the median: $35/hr against $25/hr for Prolific. The top 10% of roles pay $120+/hr on Prolific and $55+/hr on Appen / CrowdGen.
Which has more jobs, Prolific or Appen / CrowdGen?
Prolific has more open roles today: 146 against 61. 0 Prolific roles and 0 Appen / CrowdGen roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Prolific and Appen / CrowdGen?
Both hire independent contractors, and their job postings don't ask you to work only for them. Check each platform's contractor terms before you sign, as some projects come with confidentiality or exclusivity rules.