Strengths
- Used to have generous training paths and large task volume.
- Long-running brand with well-documented external tutorials.
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?
Crowtado pays contributors to record conversations and everyday video for AI training. Each task shows its rate before you start, and you're paid for accepted work.
Approved earnings go to your balance, and you can request a withdrawal once it reaches $10, or $25 for bank transfers. Methods include PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, debit card, Wise, or bank transfer, depending on your country.
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 | Shown on each task before you start | $5–$15/hr |
| Payout speed | Depends on the payout method | 7 days |
| Payment methods | PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, debit card, Wise, or bank transfer | PayPal |
| Modalities | audio, video | text, video, photo |
| Audience | Depends on the task and your country | Asia-leaning |
| Languages supported | Listed on each task | — |
| Trustpilot | — | 2.1 / 5 |
Sources: Remotasks's public site, Trustpilot, public Reddit threads. Some fields are intentionally blank where Remotasks doesn't publish the data.
Remotasks — strengths and 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 Remotasks doesn't suit
Remotasks is a weaker fit for:
- Contributors in shutdown geos: Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Venezuela, Thailand, Vietnam, Poland.
- Anyone who 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.
Crowtado vs Remotasks — what to know first.
Is Crowtado better than Remotasks?
Crowtado fits contributors who want to record conversations or everyday video and see each task's rate before they start. Remotasks is best for: Currently nothing recommended — most former Remotasks contributors do better on alternatives. The full comparison is on this page.
How do I switch from Remotasks to Crowtado?
Create a free Crowtado account, complete your contributor profile and pick a task that's open to you. Each task lists what it needs before you start.
Does Remotasks pay more than Crowtado?
Crowtado doesn't publish an hourly figure: each task shows its rate before you start, and you're paid for accepted work. Public reports put Remotasks at $5–$15/hr.
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. On Crowtado, each task shows its rate and requirements before you start, and the trust page explains how reviews and withdrawals work.
See which tasks are open to you
Tasks depend on your language, country and equipment. Create a free account to see the ones you can do.