Compare the top platforms for participant recruitment and see how Positly stacks up.
If you’re researching options like MTurk, Prolific, CloudResearch, or Qualtrics, you're probably looking for high-quality participants, affordable pricing, and a tool that doesn’t waste your time.
Side-by-Side Comparison of Participant Recruitment Platforms
Compare Positly with leading survey and research platforms to find the perfect solution for your needs.
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Features
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Positly
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MTurk
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Prolific
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CloudResearch
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Qualtrics
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Respondent.io
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Pollfish
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Centiment
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User friendly
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Spam filters
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Cost
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From $0.25/response
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~20% fee + $0.01 HIT
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Min $8/hr (recommended $12)
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25% fee on participant pay
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At least $5,000
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~$40 per session
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From ~$0.95/response
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$29/mo + custom panel fees
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Participant pool
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10M+
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~500K
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~200K
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MTurk + proprietary pool
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External panels
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3M+
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250M+
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Varies
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Countries target
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130+
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Global (quality varies)
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Most OECD + a few others
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Global
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Global
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150+
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160+
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100+
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Please note: the information in this table was collected in June 2025 and is based on publicly available data. Details may have changed since then.
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- Fast response times. Get the responses you need in minutes, not days.
- Full target customization. Target by demographics, behavior, geography, and more
- No technical setup required. Just paste your survey link and you're ready to go.
- Free fraud and bot protection built in. We automatically screen bots, speeders, and low-effort responses.