Paid research studies in France
From France you can join Prolific, User Interviews, Askable, TestingTime, UserTesting and uTest. Tests in French, pay in euros, payouts via PayPal and SEPA.
What is available
France is on the official country lists of Prolific, User Interviews and Askable (checked on 15 September 2026) and among TestingTime’s core countries, where the platform says most invitations go. Respondent says it works in 150+ countries but does not publish a list.
France’s main advantage is language. UserTesting supports tests in English, French and German, and to apply you need to be fluent in one of them. So residents of France can work with UserTesting in their own language, without fluent English.
TestingTime says it pays €40 per study on average, and a typical study takes 30 to 90 minutes. It pays most for in-person sessions, less for video interviews and least for online surveys.
In our catalogue on 15 September 2026, residents of France could join 16 of the 142 live uTest projects. For comparison, Germany had 18, the Netherlands 13 and the US 68.
Where to start as a beginner. Prolific is the only platform with a published minimum rate, and you see what each study pays before you start. User Interviews says more than 5,000 studies launch on the platform every month: interviews, focus groups, diaries and surveys, including in-person sessions. Askable lets you create an account from age 13, but paid studies require an identity check that confirms you are 18 or over. Sign up on two or three platforms with different formats and fill in your profile completely: invitations arrive irregularly, and several platforms give a steadier flow.
| Platform | Availability | Language | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prolific | on the country list | mostly English, language checks available | PayPal |
| User Interviews | on the country list | mostly English | gift cards or as the researcher decides |
| Askable | on the country list | English only | PayPal or gift card |
| TestingTime | core market | depends on the study | PayPal or IBAN, about 10 business days |
| UserTesting | worldwide | French, English or German | PayPal, about 14 days later |
| uTest | 16 projects in our catalogue | mostly English | PayPal, Payoneer |
| Clickworker | registration depends on the country | depends on the task | PayPal, SEPA |
How the money arrives
Most platforms pay through PayPal: UserTesting about 14 days after the test, Prolific once your approved balance reaches the cash-out minimum. TestingTime pays to PayPal or a bank account by IBAN about 10 business days after you request it and covers the PayPal fee. Clickworker pays straight to a bank account in SEPA countries.
Platforms do not withhold tax: UserTesting says outright that you must report the income yourself, as required in your country. Keep a record of payouts from every platform, and check with the tax office or an accountant how this income is treated in France.
Which language
French opens UserTesting in your own language. The other large platforms work mostly in English: Askable only in English, and PlaytestCloud requires commentary in English.
Prolific lets you take a language check and receive studies that need that language. For a resident of France with fluent English, that means two streams of studies instead of one.
What to watch out for
Your PayPal and profile country must match where you live, and Prolific checks your location: do not use a VPN.
TestingTime’s in-person studies take place at the client’s premises, so your city matters. The platform may stop inviting people who do not show up, so cancel in advance and only for a good reason.
An honest word on earnings: TestingTime itself says you can earn some money with every test, but not enough to make a living. Invitations arrive irregularly and depend on your profile, so treat this as a side income, not a main one.
Questions and answers
Which paid research sites work in France?
Prolific, User Interviews and Askable, which list France officially, TestingTime, for which it is a core market, plus UserTesting, Respondent and uTest.
Can I take tests in French?
Yes. UserTesting supports tests in French, and to apply you need to be fluent in it.
How much does TestingTime pay in France?
According to the platform, €40 per study on average, for studies that usually take 30–90 minutes. In-person sessions pay the most.
How can I get paid to a bank account?
TestingTime pays to a bank account by IBAN and Clickworker through SEPA. Most other platforms pay through PayPal.
Do in-person studies pay more?
Usually, yes. User Interviews quotes $40–1,000+ for in-person studies and $20–1,500+ for online ones. TestingTime also says it pays the most for in-person sessions.
Sources
- Prolific: Who can participate in studies on Prolific?
- Prolific: Underpaying studies (minimum pay rate)
- User Interviews: Countries where you can participate in studies
- Askable: Countries Askable recruit from
- UserTesting: Applicant FAQ
- TestingTime: FAQ Test users
- TestingTime: Get paid helping others
- Clickworker: Is it possible to work for clickworker from many countries all over the world?
- Respondent: The verified participant panel
- User Interviews: Get paid for surveys, focus groups, and studies
- Askable: Identity verification
- LazyBounty catalogue: live studies on 15 September 2026 (our own data)