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Editorially checked · 16 Oct 2026Crowdtesting & bug tests

Testbirds
evidence page.

Website and app tests involving feedback, usability and bug-reporting tasks.

Quick decision check

Likely to fit if the documented requirements work for you.

You need a complete profile, a registered test device and an approved entry test; according to the terms, testers count as self-employed.

Payout
Bank transfer · PayPal
Threshold
From €6 according to the help centre (as of 22 Jun 2021); bank transfer or PayPal in SEPA countries
Most important open point
The minimum age appears only in the 2016 terms; the current FAQ gives none
Sources checked
16 Oct 2026
Check terms at Testbirds Direct link · no known compensation for EchtVerdient.
EchtVerdient rating

What public experiences say about Testbirds.

Legitimate and punctual, but the task volume is small and the hurdles, including self-employed status, are higher than sign-up suggests.

Overall5 of 5 categories · 12 sources · as of 16 Oct 2026

  1. Payouts

    Does the money arrive reliably and on time?

    Moderate evidence

    Most reports confirm on-time payment, but payouts run only twice a month and the help center admits delays of around 20 days at times. One case of more than two weeks of silence on a payment request is documented.

  2. Time value

    What's left per hour once screen-outs, searching and waiting count?

    Thin evidence

    Some individual tests pay well (23 € for about 3 hours, 10 € for 15–20 minutes), yet bugs only fetch 1–5 €, reports get rejected, and reviewers talk of pay below minimum wage. Recent, time-documented reports are missing, so confidence is low.

  3. Task supply

    Is there regularly something to do in Germany?

    Moderate evidence

    Sources from 2017 to 2025 all describe few invitations: one or two a month, with waits of weeks to months. The provider acknowledges this in its own FAQ.

  4. Getting started

    How high are the hurdles to get going?

    Moderate evidence

    A profile, a registered device and an entry test (which can take hours) are mandatory; whether it is paid conflicts (FAQ: no, older blogs: 5 €). Under the terms, payout may also require proof of a trade registration.

  5. Fairness & support

    How fair are bans, rejections and support?

    Moderate evidence

    The provider answers negative reviews, but reviewers report rejected submissions, an unpaid entry task and reply times of over a month. An older check of the terms came out positive.

What people often praise

  • German provider based in Munich, paying by bank transfer or PayPal
  • Some tests pay well per hour
  • Payments are mostly punctual per reviews

What people often criticise

  • Few invitations and long waits
  • Entry test, device list and possibly proof of a trade registration
  • Bugs pay only 1–5 € and reports can be rejected
Heads-up
  • Under the terms (§1, §5.3), testers count as self-employed, and payouts can depend on proof of a registered business or freelance status. This isn't legal or tax advice – ask a professional if you're unsure.
Show all 12 sources with dates

How the rating is made: we read public reviews, experience reports and tests and summarise them in our own words. We can't verify whether individual reviews on those platforms come from genuine users; the platforms themselves are responsible for that. Commissions have no influence on the rating. Read the methodology

Documented requirements

You need a complete profile, a registered test device and an approved entry test; according to the terms, testers count as self-employed.

Factual limitations

Invitations cannot be planned; the payout rules come from a 2021 help-centre article and the terms date from 2016.

Open questions

The minimum age appears only in the 2016 terms; the current FAQ gives none · The payout rules come from a 2021 help-centre article; the provider has not confirmed they still apply · Whether and when proof of business registration is required for payout is not documented · Invitations and task volume cannot be planned

Official provider facts

What the provider's public documents state.

These facts describe published rules. They do not prove that every participant will have the same experience.

Payout threshold
€6 (an account balance equivalent to €6), help centre as of 22 Jun 2021 ↗
Payout
Bank transfer or PayPal in SEPA countries; with PayPal the recipient pays the PayPal fee; payouts are always in euros and your bank may charge conversion fees; payment details and tax number are requested when you make a request ↗
Task type
Usability and bug tests ↗
Provider examples
The help centre (as of 22 Jun 2021) gives €1–€5 for bugs and a rule of thumb of at least €10 per hour; the current FAQ gives no amounts. Provider statement, no guaranteed rates ↗
Self-employment
According to the terms (section 1), testers are independent or freelance contractors responsible for their own taxes; payout may depend on proof of a business registration or freelancer status (section 5.3). This is not legal or tax advice ↗
Entry test
Mandatory; unpaid according to the current FAQ (only 15 experience points), while older third-party reports from 2019 and 2022 mention €5 (source conflict) ↗
Data and permissions

What you need to bring.

Identity, device and recording requirements are listed separately. They are not combined into a privacy or quality rating.

  • Identity check: not documented as a general requirement
  • Screen recording: possible depending on the task
  • Voice recording: possible depending on the task
  • Camera recording: not typical
  • App installation: required or task-dependent
  • Purchase required: no
What users say overall

What the public review snapshot shows.

Reviews are experience signals. They do not prove earnings, payout reliability or the experience of any one participant in Germany.

3.7out of 5 on Trustpilot
Volume
179 reviews
Captured
21 Aug 2026
Scope
Merged profile containing tester and business-customer reviews
Distribution
64% 5-star · 7% 4-star · 3% 3-star · 4% 2-star · 22% 1-star

Visible reviews range from fair pay and reliable payouts to infrequent invitations, rejected bugs and technical problems.

Methodological limitation: This is a small, mixed sample. The topics were not counted statistically and are not general findings. Figure taken from the public profile; see the capture date above. When retrieved on 15 Oct 2026 the page showed the same figure, but its most recent visible review dates from 14 Oct 2025, so the figure is not confirmed as current.

Open review profile
Independent reports

What external research actually examined.

Each finding applies only to its stated research question. A study of research-data quality, for example, is not a payout test.

Fair Crowd Work / IG Metall · 2017

Historical terms review

Finding: The rules review at the time rated several contractual areas positively.

Does not establish: This is not a current practical test and says nothing about present payout or task availability.

Open original report
Bertelsmann Stiftung / Kantar · 2019

Platform work in Germany

Finding: The study surveyed 99 active Testbirds users; most reported monthly amounts of up to €200.

Does not establish: The survey was conducted in 2018 with a small provider-specific sample and is used only as a historical trend.

Open original report

Search note: Editorial searches of Stiftung Warentest and German consumer advice organisations on 15 Oct 2026, and of Fairwork on 21 Aug 2026, found no current controlled study of payment levels or payouts.

Primary sources

Checked directly in provider documents.

These links support eligibility, task and payout facts. They are not independent tests.

Final step outside EchtVerdient

Check the current terms before signing up.

Registration, task screening and payouts are handled by Testbirds, not EchtVerdient.

Check terms at Testbirds Direct link · no known compensation for EchtVerdient.