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Editorially checked · 16 Oct 2026Interviews & user tests

TestingTime
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Paid studies about websites, apps, products and digital services.

Quick decision check

Likely to fit if the documented requirements work for you.

You must be at least 18 and be willing to take part in interviews or product tests; according to the terms of use, an identity check before payout is reserved.

Payout
PayPal · Bank transfer
Threshold
Country- and account-specific in the wallet; a smaller amount may be requested
Most important open point
The exact payout threshold is shown individually in the account
Sources checked
16 Oct 2026
Check terms at TestingTime Direct link · no known compensation for EchtVerdient.
EchtVerdient rating

What public experiences say about TestingTime.

Lucrative for those who fit a study profile, but by the provider's own words and many users' accounts not a dependable side income.

OverallNot enough dataShown once four categories are rated (currently 3 of 5).

  1. Payouts

    Does the money arrive reliably and on time?

    Moderate evidence

    Participants mostly report reliable credits, but the provider itself quotes around 10 working days after a payout request, reviewers mention a threshold above 20 €, and a few say balances vanished.

  2. Time value

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

    Not enough data

    Too little data: paid sessions pay well per hour, but the solid figures come from Switzerland or from the provider. For Germany there is no report that counts unpaid screening questions and waiting time.

  3. Task supply

    Is there regularly something to do in Germany?

    Moderate evidence

    The provider cites 1–2 invitations a week on average, yet many Trustpilot reviewers describe months without a study or rejection at every screening. Supply depends heavily on your profile.

  4. Getting started

    How high are the hurdles to get going?

    Moderate evidence

    Free sign-up from age 18, a profile takes minutes, and Germany is a core market. Deductions: ID verification before payout is reserved and every invitation starts with screening questions.

  5. Fairness & support

    How fair are bans, rejections and support?

    Not enough data

    No rating yet: so far the evidence comes from a single review profile (in two language versions) plus the provider's terms. Some praise the support there, others report unpaid screen-outs, blocked accounts and unanswered requests. A second independent source is needed for a rating.

What people often praise

  • High pay per session once you are selected
  • Free to join, Germany is a core market
  • Provider covers PayPal fees

What people often criticise

  • Many participants are never selected
  • Unpaid screening questions
  • Payout takes about 10 working days per the provider
Show all 8 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 must be at least 18 and be willing to take part in interviews or product tests; according to the terms of use, an identity check before payout is reserved.

Factual limitations

Invitations and successful screenings are not guaranteed; payment figures are provider statements.

Open questions

The exact payout threshold is shown individually in the account · An invitation and screening do not guarantee paid participation · Which recordings a study requires is not regulated in the terms of use (as of February 2026); check the study description before you accept

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
PayPal or IBAN ↗
Processing time
About 10 working days according to the provider ↗
Fees and balance
TestingTime covers the PayPal fees; international bank transfers may incur bank charges; your balance expires if you delete your account ↗
No-shows
The terms of use (section 2.3) provide for a suspension if you do not show up after confirming a session ↗
Current provider examples
About €35–€55 for 60 minutes in person; about €5 for a ten-minute survey — neither an average nor an earnings guarantee ↗
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: possible or required
  • Screen recording: possible depending on the task
  • Voice recording: possible depending on the task
  • Camera recording: possible depending on the task
  • App installation: not generally documented
  • 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.

4.1out of 5 on Trustpilot
Volume
1,305 reviews
Captured
15 Oct 2026
Scope
Global company profile, not limited to Germany
Distribution
71% 5-star · 9% 4-star · 3% 3-star · 3% 2-star · 14% 1-star

The visible platform summary is not sufficient for a robust topic analysis, so only the score, volume and distribution are shown.

Methodological limitation: Public reviews are self-selected. Individual reviews are not extrapolated into a general experience. Figure taken from the public profile; see the capture date above. The most recent visible review dates from 21 Jul 2026, so the figure may come from a cache.

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.

We haven’t found a reliable independent report on this provider.

We don’t fill this gap with affiliate articles, testimonials from the provider or vague “test portal” claims.

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 provider-specific test. Provider testimonials are marketing material.

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 TestingTime, not EchtVerdient.

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