You can no longer do Appen (Figure Eight, CrowdFlower) tasks on other sites: they are only on Appen’s own platform, which is now called CrowdGen. The sites below are the alternatives I prefer, and I show what you do on each, when you can cash out and how it pays.
My top 3 alternatives to Appen tasks
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#1 ySense
Best for: Surveys and offers in most countries
One of my favorite survey sites. Besides surveys, you earn with offers, referrals and a daily bonus, and it gives a good amount of opportunities in most countries.
- Cash out from
- $5 gift cards$10 PayPal
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer · Skrill +2 more
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#2 Swagbucks
Best for: Many different ways to earn
You earn by taking surveys, watching videos, taking offers, playing games, searching and shopping online, and more.
- Cash out from
- $5PayPal; some gift cards from $1 in some countries
- Paid via
- PayPal · Gift cards
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#3 InboxPounds
Best for: Surveys, offers and paid emails in the UK
A UK site where you earn with surveys, offers and paid emails.
- Cash out from
- £15higher for some rewards
- Paid via
- PayPal · Prepaid MasterCard · Gift cards
All of these sites are free to join, so you can test Appen against the others yourself and see what you prefer.
On this page9 sections
- Compare all 4 alternatives to Appen tasks
- 4 best alternatives to Appen/Figure Eight tasks
- Appen Tasks important update!
- What are Appen/Figure Eight/CrowdFlower tasks?
- Who can get paid for Appen/Figure Eight tasks?
- How much money can you make?
- How I choose the sites on this list
- What readers ask in the comments
- Frequently asked questions
Compare all 4 alternatives to Appen tasks
| Site | What you do | Cash out from | Paid via | Join or read review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveys, offers, daily bonus, games in the app | $5 gift cards$10 PayPal | PayPal · Payoneer · Skrill +2 more | ||
| Surveys, videos, offers, games, shopping | $5PayPal; some gift cards from $1 in some countries | PayPal · Gift cards | ||
| Surveys, offers, paid emails · UK only | £15higher for some rewards | PayPal · Prepaid MasterCard · Gift cards | ||
| Appen projects you apply for (now called CrowdGen) | Nonepaid per finished project | PayPal · Payoneer · Bank transfer +2 more |
No site on this list matches these filters.
4 best alternatives to Appen/Figure Eight tasks
As mentioned, you used to be able to do these tasks through many different platforms. Now you can only take them through Appen.
Personally, I now prefer mainly using other ways to earn on other platforms, as I find them more user-friendly.
The 4 platforms below are, in my opinion, the best alternatives.
#1 ySense
- What you do
- Surveys, offers, daily bonus, games in the app
- Cash out from
- $5 gift cards$10 PayPal
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer · Skrill +2 more
ySense (used to be called ClixSense) is one of my favorite survey sites. In addition to tasks and surveys, you can also earn by taking offers, referring friends, and by having a certain activity every day you will get a daily bonus.
ySense does, in general, give a good amount of opportunities for most countries, and you can sign up no matter where in the world you live, and you can easily earn enough to get a payout as the payout threshold is only $5 ($10 for PayPal).
#2 Swagbucks
- What you do
- Surveys, videos, offers, games, shopping
- Cash out from
- $5PayPal; some gift cards from $1 in some countries
- Paid via
- PayPal · Gift cards
Swagbucks is one of the most popular Get-Paid-To sites in the world because it gives so many different ways to earn.
You can earn by, for example, taking surveys, watching videos, taking offers, playing games, surfing online, shopping online, and more.
The big selection of tasks, the many payout methods, and the fact that you can get a $5 joining bonus (if you join through the invitation link below) is what makes Swagbucks a great site to earn extra money.
#3 InboxPounds
- What you do
- Surveys, offers, paid emails · UK only
- Cash out from
- £15higher for some rewards
- Paid via
- PayPal · Prepaid MasterCard · Gift cards
If you live in the UK, InboxPunds will always have a way for you to earn a bit of extra cash online. You can earn by taking surveys, reading emails, searching online, listening to the radio, taking offers, and more.
It is fairly easy to use but you just need to be aware of the fairly high payout threshold of £20 which can take a bit of patience to reach – to reach it, you should definitely make sure to also some some of the other earning methods the site offers.
You do, however, get a good and fast start as you get a £1 joining bonus just for signing up and confirming your account.
#4 Appen Contributor Portal / Figure Eight Elite
- What you do
- Appen projects you apply for (now called CrowdGen)
- Cash out from
- Nonepaid per finished project
- Paid via
- PayPal · Payoneer · Bank transfer +2 more
As mentioned, you can now only take the Appen/Figure Eight tasks directly on their own portal. It used to be called Figure Eight Elite but is now called Appen Contributor Portal.
Even though this is a list of the best alternatives, I feel I have to add Appen here, so you can easily get access if you prefer to take these tasks.
Appen Tasks important update!
Only on Appen’s own platform
Appen / Figure Eight tasks used to be offered through different platforms. Appen has decided to stop that: you can now only do the tasks through the Appen platform itself. After many name changes (Appen Tasks, Appen Crowd and Appen Connect), it is now called CrowdGen.
The earning opportunity has also changed, which significantly reduces the earning potential of these tasks. The sites on the list above still have good earning opportunities with other tasks, but you can no longer take Appen/CrowdGen tasks through them. I keep the list, because I often get asked about alternatives.
What are Appen/Figure Eight/CrowdFlower tasks?
Appen tasks, Figure Eight tasks and CrowdFlower tasks are the same thing. The names changed over the years:
- 2007: CrowdFlowerThe company starts, and many people still call the tasks CrowdFlower tasks.
- 2018: Figure EightIt changes its name, and slowly becomes known by this name.
- 2020: AppenThe name changes once again. The project platform is now called CrowdGen.
It offers simple online tasks you can do whenever it fits into your schedule. Before any task, there is a description, so you know exactly what to do.
- Record Google auto-suggest terms
- Categorize product names
- Find company information
I first heard about Figure Eight (then CrowdFlower) through survey sites, and I used it regularly. Since the tasks are only on Appen’s own platform, I have not used them much, to be honest. I prefer the platforms on the list above.
Who can get paid for Appen/Figure Eight tasks?
Appen is not restricted to certain parts of the world. Everyone can register. Many tasks are open to all, but some are only available in certain countries.
Do not use a VPN
You are not allowed to use a VPN or any software that hides your location. You can get banned for it, and many survey sites also detect it and give you a warning or ban you without warning.
You can read more in my full CrowdGen (Appen) review.
How much money can you make?
It is really difficult to say exactly. It depends on your effort, but in general, you should not expect to make a living from it.
Do the tasks properly
Be patient in the beginning. When you do tasks properly and do more of them, you build trust and your level goes up. In time, you can become a skilled contributor, with more tasks and more money.
Expect a slow start
In the beginning, you will most likely only get a few, very low-paying jobs. Do them properly, and your rank starts moving up.
How I choose the sites on this list
What I look at
- Good earning opportunities besides Appen tasks
- More user-friendly than Appen
- Legit sites I have tested
- Free to join
What readers ask in the comments
This page has 73 comments since 2017, and I answered 36 of them. These are the questions that come up most, with my answers.
Can I join from my country?Asked about 6 times
My answer: Most of the sites on this list allow people from all countries. If a platform does not allow people from your country, there is nothing to do about it, and you just have to use other platforms instead.
How do I level up and get better tasks?Asked about 5 times
My answer: The level depends on your accuracy, so do the tasks as accurately as possible. If you believe a result is an error, reach out to the support of the platform you use.
Why can’t I find Appen tasks on ySense?Asked about 4 times
My answer: Appen no longer offers its tasks through other platforms. They are now only available through Appen’s own platform, as I explain in the important update above.
Is the Appen site easy to use?Asked about 1 times
My answer: I agree that it definitely is not the most user-friendly site.
Are there sites like this for teens?Asked about 1 times
My answer: I have made a list of survey and get-paid-to sites for teens. Some are available from 13. Be aware that most of them require your parents’ consent to join if you are below 18.
Do you know a site like this that pays in crypto?Asked about 1 times
My answer: You can see a list of the best micro job sites. Several of those pay in crypto.
Read the comments or ask your own question below.
Ready to start?
All of these sites are free to join. Since all of them are free to join, you can join a few and test them against Appen yourself.
I keep this list updated, so bookmark this page. Know a site that belongs here, or have a question? Leave a comment below.
Frequently asked questions
What is appen all about?
Appen is a company that collects and labels data for artificial intelligence systems. It started as CrowdFlower in 2007, became Figure Eight in 2018 and Appen in 2020. Its project platform is now called CrowdGen.
Its tasks used to be on many survey and GPT sites, but now you can only do them on Appen’s own platform.
Is CrowdGen by Appen a real platform or a fake?
It is real and legit. My CrowdGen review explains how it works. But you only earn if your application for a project is accepted, and projects are only available in certain locations, so it is not something you can reliably earn from.
How to apply for appen jobs?
Open the project list on CrowdGen and click Apply on a project you are eligible for. Fill out the application form and send your resume. It works more like a job application. If you are accepted, you get access to the member dashboard.
How to earn using appen?
You earn a set amount for every project you finish. It pays via PayPal, Payoneer, bank transfer, Airtm or an e-wallet. Do the work properly and be patient in the beginning; that is how your level and your chances go up.
Can I work from home at Appen?
Many projects can be done remotely, but some require you to work on-site, and hybrid projects ask you to go on-site from time to time. Read the project details before you apply.
Do micro tasks and earn money?
Yes. Besides Appen, the sites on this list let you earn with surveys, offers and other small tasks right away. My top 3 are ySense, Swagbucks and InboxPounds (UK only).
Hi
Do you know any website like this that pays in crypto ?
You can see a list of the best micro job sites here. Several of those pay in crypto.
Hello! I just finished signing up to both Appen and ySense. But I can’t find the list of jobs offered by Appen on ySense, I’ve searched everywhere and even completed many surveys for now, but nothing related to Appen offers appears. What am I doing wrong? I apologize, I am completely new and honestly confused. Thank you in advance for your kind answer.
As I explain at the top of the article in the section called “important update”, Appen no longer offers its tasks through other platforms.
Je suis un Malagasy(Madagascar), lequel de ce site me recommanderez-vous de travailler. J’ai été rejeté par Amazon mécanique turk
Thanks for sharing your experiences about this.
good day please how do I apply for appen jobs as a Nigerian
I explain everything in the review above. If they do not allow people from your country, there is nothing to do about it and you just have to use other platforms instead.
Well I’m in the USA and I get a message saying tasks are not available in my area. The Appen site is very unuser friendly and difficult to understand
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I agree that it definitely is not the most user-friendly site.
I am completely lost. I can’t see any projects for Appen. I use ysense and I can do surveys but when I click for Appen tasks/projects it is blank. Please help me. What am I doing wrong?
I would recommend you contact ySense’s support about this. Let me know how it goes.
Hello, the site is not so helpful without figure-eight tasks.
Unfortunately, Appen tasks are now only available through Appen’s own platform. I will update the article above with this info asap.
We are want more Websites which is available in Worldwid.
you can see a list of worldwide sites here.
hello to everyone this was very interesting platform I read thanks
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback.
Can people from anywhere in the world register for all this platform???
Most of the sites mentioned on this list allow people from all countries.
Hey,
kindly, i would like to ask you what to do if you have done a certain task and you have not reached on 70% as accuracy!
Regards
If you believe it is an error, you should reach out to the support of the platform you are using. Other than that, there is not much else to do than to try to be even more accurate with future tasks.
Hope this helps.
I am a Nigerian which of this site will you recommend for me to work. I was rejected by Amazon mechanical turk
Hi Dammy,
I have a list of the best sites in Nigeria you can check out here.
Hi Mikael,
Thank you for sharing your great info. I just wanted to ask you if you are signed up with Figure8 at one site, can you still work on Figure8 from other sites you may sign up to work at?
I believe that you can but you can only do each task once so it will not give you more opportunities. It makes more sense to just do them all on one platform and collect your earnings there in my opinion.
Hello, i would like to ask if i have to choose a certain site to perfom the tasks metnioned above.? Would it be possible to register at all the sites and perform tasks from all of them?
Yes, you have to choose a specific site to take the Figure Eight tasks on – you cannot take the same tasks on several platforms.
Mikael
Hello, I’ve been using Neobux as a third-party website to do Figure Eight’s tasks, but now I realized (thanks to this article) that is possible to earn money directly from their website, and payment comes from Paypal, which is highly convenient for me. I did log into Figure Eight’s web, but when I try to do a tasks it says that’s impossible because I’ve been active in another rewards site.
Now I want to work only in the main website and not in Neobux. What can I do?
Hi Jhoanna,
glad my article showed you a different and better way for you.
I would suggest you write the support of Figure Eight and explain them the situation. Hopefully, they will then be able to fix it.
And feel free to keep me updated about how it goes.
Mikael
how do one get tasks and paid how much after how long?
Hi Edward,
You join one of the platforms on the list above. Then you will right away get access to the tasks.
How much you get paid depends on the task. In the beginning, the pay per task will not be very high, but as you take more, you will eventually be able to qualify for higher paying tasks.
Hope this helps.
Mikael
How do I understand which task for level up?
The level will depend on your accuracy. So it is about doing the tasks you take as accurately as possible.
You can also try to contact the support of your chosen platform to take Figure Eight tasks through and ask them if there is anything particularly on their platform you need to be aware if.
Hope this helps.
Mikael
Sir finally i signed in figure eight task i am working more in clicksense but in figure i am not able to understand how to do job in figure eight tasks
On ClixSense they have a section in the FAQ section where there are a lot of explanations about how the tasks work. Try to go over that – it explains all you need to know.
Hope this helps.
Mikael
how will I know if a task is included in the level up stats, because most of the tasks given at clixsense are not included in level up stats. how will I know if a task is included in the level up stats?
The tasks on ClixSense is usually the same tasks as you can find on any other platform that offers Figure Eight tasks. But if you are having problems with it, I would suggest you to contact ClixSense’s support. They are usually very fast at getting back to you and very helpful.
Hope this helps.
Mikael
I’d already submitted a ticket but it’s been a week now and there’s still no reply from them, are all of the tasks for level 0 in clixsense not included in level up stats sir?
I am not a hundred percent sure Jazz so cannot really give you a definite answer. ClixSense’s support usually answers quickly so if you have not heard back after this long, I definitely think you should try writing them again and see if your ticket got lost.
Also, be aware that there is a forum on ClixSense and here there also is a specific category just for tasks. Maybe you can also find some good info here.
Sorry I cannot give a more accurate answer but hope this helps.
Mikael
Thanks bro, I’m still waiting for their reply.
You are welcome Jazz. Hope you hear back soon and if not just try to write them again.
Hi Mikael. Will I always get email notifications from survey sites whenever there is a new survey?
Hi Kay,
It depends on the survey site. Some send out emails and others do not. So you need to check on the specific site.
Mikael
Why nobody talks about Elite Figure Eight? Figure Eight was publishing their task themselves and paying people more than other gpt sites like clixsense. Is it still active?
Hi Deniz,
At some point, you had to join another site to be able to take the Figure Eight tasks. I just looked into it, and difficult to see on the site if they at the moment offer you to join directly on the site.
I will definitely look more into it and test if it is possible and what the best way is.
Thanks for letting me know.
Mikael
yes elite.figure-eight is active and they are paying more than any other gpt sites.and the most imp part is that they are paying through paypal and u can request payment till tuesday each week as on each wednesday payment is processed for the entire week and till friday ur payment will be in ur bank account.and i am very happy to tell u that i am getting some good amount of money in my bank each week.
That is great to hear. Thanks for sharing Karanpreet. I will definitely look into this.
Thanks,
Mikael
Hello , am new to figure 8, I learnt I have to have a badge before I can do tasks on it, but all I see are level 0 task and when I do them it doesn’t count on my accuracy, please is there a way to get a badge to start with. Thanks
Hi Henry,
There is not as such a way to get a badge and get to the next level without doing the tasks. If you do the tasks accurately, they should count towards improving your level, when you have done enough. If there is a problem and it does not count at all, I would suggest you to contact the Figure Eight support and see if there might be a bug in the system.
Hope this helps.
All the best,
Mikael
It shows a black icon beside the task when I check job history. And that icon says not included in level stats.
Not all tasks will not count towards your level stats and then the black icon will be there, but there should be a lot that also does. Can I ask you which platform you take the tasks through?
Maybe if you try a different kind of tasks? If none of the tasks you are offered counts towards your level stats, I would suggest to contact the Figure Eight support and ask them why – maybe they can give an answer about your specific account.
All the best,
Mikael
it means that you were expelled before with the same job.
Hello, are there any sites like crowdflower/figure eight that people 13 and up can do?
Hi Tony,
I have made a list of survey and get-paid-to sites for teens you can check out. Maybe you find some of these interesting. Some of the sites on the list are available from you are 13. Be aware that most of them do however require your parents’ consent to join, if you are below 18.
Hope this helps.
All the best,
Mikael
I have joined through one of the above,but each time I attempt the task I don’t get verification code from figure eight. thanks
Hi Daniel,
If it is ClixSense you have joined, I would suggest you to write their support and ask them what to do. They usually get back to you very quickly.
Hope this helps.
All the best,
Mikael
any website where i earn 20 dollars per day and withdraw option is bank wire, webmoney, or payoneer …i need these website which pay me in these option
Hi Muhammad,
Which sites have the best earning opportunities depends a lot on the country you live in. I have made a list of the best survey sites in different countries you can check out.
If you want to make $20 per day, you should however join several sites to have more opportunities. How good your chances are on making this per day again depends a lot on the country you live in.
There are not many sites that offer Payoneer as a payout method yet. But a site that is great and offer this is ClixSense. I hope more of the best sites will soon start offering this method as well.
Hope this helps.
All the best,
Mikael
Hi, great article, thank you.
Have you tried bitfun? It is a bitcoin fausit site that has surveys and also has a crowdflower thing.
I was just wondering if you thought it was a good site to use for crowdflower. Also I’m not sure if I only get paid in sitoshi (bitcoin) or if i also get £s, any idea?
Hi Nilesh,
I do not know bitfun, but I will defintiely check it out soon. But at the moment, I can unfortunately not tell you what I think about it.
All the best,
Mikael
What is your opinion of QuickRewards? I did not see it on your top 10 list. Do know they have Crowdflower though a 3rd party called Personaly.
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for your suggestion. It looks like I cannot enter QuickRewards from where I live, as it seems to be only available in a few countries. So I can unfortunately not test it to see for myself how the options are on this site. If you have any experiences with the site yourself, feel free to share them here.
All the best,
Mikael
this is good, what about neobux? there are crowdflower too, and they have good bonuses…. sorry about my english… it is not my main language…
Thanks for the comment Hugo.
I am mainly focusing on survey sites, and have also therefore in this article focused on sites that offer paid surveys as well as CrowdFlower tasks. I have tested Neobux at some point, but must admit I did not like it too much. I am in general not too crazy about sites that mainly offer paid-to-click ads as a way to earn. But But thank you very much for the suggestion and I might look into Neobux again at some point.
All the best,
Mikael
Hi, I am using neobux from quite some time now for doing crowdflower tasks and for crowdflower tasks they are giving a bonus of 0.18 cents for each 1 dollar earned from doing tasks which I think is quite good. What do you say???
Hi Karan,
Thanks for sharing you experiences. I agree that Neobux has some pretty good bonuses for CrowdFlower tasks. There are however many other things I do not like about the site. For example that it is not very user-friendly, and that it takes quite a bit of investment to earn any real money. That is why Neobux is not on this list, as it is not a site I in general think gives as good opportunities as many other sites.
If you want to know more in details what I find good and not good about Neobux, you can check out my full Neobux review.
Hope this helps, and let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Mikael
Hi
As a previous user of clixsense, I agree with you about this site as it was the site I have got paid from. Honestly I did not try the other sites you mentioned. lI like your site as you simplify this topic. I found some problems on returning to my homeland in Egypt, as they offer less projects and surveys here.
Thanks for your comment and for sharing your experiences Yousef.
There are definitely some countries where it is more difficult to get a good amount of paid surveys, and in general it seems like it is not to easy in African countries. But many of these countries will still have good chances of doing CrowdFlower tasks, so that can be an option, if you do not have access to many surveys.
All the best,
Mikael
This is a very insightful and enjoyable read. I personally did not know about crowdflower until I read this article.
The tasks seem pretty simple and I’m sure I can take advantage of this to make some extra cash on the side. I will also share this article with friends of mine. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback Johel. Glad to hear you enjoyed the info.
All the best,
Mikael
Thank you so much for this review. I have been looking for other ways to make a little bit of extra money on the side. I have done a few surveys in the past. But they always had this unreachable minimum amount of surveys that you had to do or minimum amount of money that you had to accumulate before they would cut you a check. Which I believe totally defeats the purpose if you’re online doing surveys and you’re really pressed for money. So none of those of work for me but this when kind of sounds a bit promising. I don’t know if I’ll have time to put into it like I need to as I am a new affiliate marketer so most of my time goes into building my business online but thank you so much for this information. I will be a return reader. And I will be looking forward to reading more from you in the future.
Thanks for your comment and feedback Michelle.
There are some survey sites that has a high payout threshold and where it will take a looong time to reach it. But there are also many where it is not the case. Many of the sites on my top 10 list have a low payout threshold that can be reached very easily because they also have many daily opportunities to earn. So you just need to find the right sites and then it will not be a problem to reach the payment threshold. But there are definitely also survey sites where it is not worth the time or where there are not very many opportunities, and it sounds like these are the sites you have tried in the past.
All the best,
Mikael