Strengths
- Used to have generous training paths and large task volume.
- Long-running brand with well-documented external tutorials.
Comparison
Crowtado vs Remotasks
An honest head-to-head: pay rates, payout speed, supported modalities, and what real contributors say about each platform.
What is Crowtado
What is Crowtado?
Crowtado pays contributors to record short voice clips, videos, and photos on their phones. The data trains AI models. Up to $40/hr, payout requests start at $10, 15 supported languages.
Crowtado is built around the phone you already carry. Briefs are short, the pay rate is on every brief before you start, and you can request a payout once your balance reaches $10.
What is Remotasks
What is Remotasks?
Remotasks is Scale AI's older contributor brand. Onboarding was historically friendly — but in 2024 the company shut down or restricted contributors in Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, and several other emerging markets. Trustpilot rating is now 2.1 and active contributor sentiment is hostile.
| Criterion | Crowtado | Remotasks |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $18–$40/hr | $5–$15/hr |
| Payout speed | Within a few days | 7 days |
| Payment methods | Stripe, PayPal, Wise, Payoneer | PayPal |
| Modalities | audio, video, photo | text, video, photo |
| Audience | Global | Asia-leaning |
| Languages supported | 15 locales | — |
| Trustpilot | — | 2.1 / 5 |
Sources: Remotasks's public site, Trustpilot, public Reddit threads. Numbers refresh quarterly. Some fields are intentionally blank where Remotasks doesn't publish the data.
Remotasks
Remotasks — strengths & weaknesses
Weaknesses
- Geo-shutdowns in 2024 cut off entire countries with no migration path.
- Pay rates have dropped well below comparable platforms.
- Trustpilot rating 2.1 — predominantly negative reviews about pay and bans.
- No clear strategy or contributor communication post-shutdowns.
Who Crowtado fits
When Crowtado is the better choice
Crowtado is built for contributors who:
- Contributors in shutdown geos: Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Venezuela, Thailand, Vietnam, Poland.
- Want wants stable pay or predictable task volume.
- Contributors who care about a real support path.
The above are explicit gaps in Remotasks's offering — see the strengths/weaknesses block above for the full picture.
FAQ
Crowtado vs Remotasks — what to know first.
Is Crowtado better than Remotasks?
Crowtado is better for contributors who want phone-first capture, $10 payout requests, and 15 supported languages. Remotasks is the better fit if currently nothing recommended — most former remotasks contributors do better on alternatives.. The full comparison is on this page; pick the platform that matches your workflow.
How do I switch from Remotasks to Crowtado?
Sign up at crowtado.com (two minutes), pass the modality-specific qualification briefs (audio, photo, video as applicable), and connect a payout method. Image labeling and bounding-box experience (transfers to Crowtado photo briefs).. The whole switch typically takes under an hour.
Does Remotasks pay more than Crowtado?
Crowtado's range ($18–$40/hr) tops Remotasks's public range ($5–$15/hr) for most modalities, with payout requests starting at $10.
Why are people leaving Remotasks?
The most common reasons in public reviews: Banned in my country with no warning; account locked and unpaid balance forfeited. Pay rates dropped from $1+/task to a few cents/task. Crowtado addresses both with published policies (see the trust page).
Ready to switch from Remotasks?
Two minutes to enlist. Up to $40/hr. Payout requests from $10. Pay rate visible on every brief.