Take a look at this Crowdology review to see if it’s a legit site, how much you can expect to earn per hour and why I think there are better options out there. Much better options…
Crowdology
I have spent a fair amount of time searching for survey sites and often seen people recommend Crowdology on UK forums, so I had high hopes for earning a decent amount from this site. So I spent the last few months trying to earn as much as I could.
Who is Crowdology?
Savanta Group Limited owns Crowdology. This British company is based in Edinburgh and has been operating since 2005 but under different names. The Savanta Group also offers surveys across different platforms.
Taken from the Crowdology website:
Crowdology is the fastest growing online panel, where members complete paid surveys for market research. Market researchers from businesses, agencies, education, media and government contact us to gather information and opinions from our panelists, who represent the diverse demographics of the population.
How does Crowdology Work?
All you need to do is complete short (ish) surveys and you are rewarded with cash. Once you have built up enough rewards, you can withdraw through PayPal or Amazon vouchers.
The good
Surveys are steady – I often receive at least two every day. They are usually quite short so they can be completed quickly. Another plus to Crowdology is that when you complete a survey, your rewards are credited instantly unlike some other sites.
You can complete most surveys from your mobile, which is always good for people on the go.
And that’s it. I’ve padded out the good bits of Crowdology as much as I can.
The bad
If you decide to withdraw via PayPal, you will be charged a 2% fee to do so. In today’s market, there really isn’t a need for it when Crowdology could use other payment methods. And none of the other survey sites I use that pay via PayPal charge. If you opt for Amazon vouchers, you could have to wait up to four weeks which is quite a lengthy wait. Most survey sites will give you a voucher instantly.
I find that I can also get screened out of surveys fairly often. When this happens, you are often redirected to other possible surveys provided by a company called Cint, but the pay and length of time differ. So, for example, you could click on a 10-minute survey for a 50 pence reward but get rejected for it. You could then be offered the same amount for a survey that takes double the time. Then you spend several minutes trying to find a survey that offers a decent return.
There is no referral scheme offered either. That means that even if you could convince your friends to join, you wouldn’t receive anything for your troubles.
How much can you earn from Crowdology?
How much you are paid per survey varies a fair amount. On average though, I earned around 90 pence for a 15-minute survey. That works out at a rather disappointing £3.60 per hour. In all honesty, nearly every other survey site I have signed up for pays more.
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What other people say
There are quite a few reviews across the internet, with the majority being quite negative. On Trustpilot, the site is rated 1.7 out of 5. Many of the reviewers have complained about a lack of customer service or because they have had their accounts banned.
My Crowdology review conclusion
I was very disappointed with this site, especially after hearing so many positives about it from other bloggers. After a bit of digging, I found that Crowdology offers a fairly generous affiliate scheme. That means if somebody with an affiliate link can convince you to join, they will earn £1.50. Not a bad return.
In fact, it’s one of the worst-paying survey sites out there. I usually suggest signing up to most sites just to give you an extra opportunity to earn, but that’s not the case with Crowdology. By all means, join, but I think your time would be better spent on other survey sites.
Banned from Crowdology!
Just to update… I recently couldn’t log onto my Crowdology site. I use it rarely but went to check my balance after completing a survey a few weeks before. However, I couldn’t get into my account. So I sent an email and received this reply:
No explanation of what I had done wrong! And they could have at least had the decency to tell me about the ban before I had to chase them up. Oh well, there are better sites out there anyway.
FAQs
Is Crowdology legit?
Despite my issues with the site and being banned, plenty of customers have received their money, so this should be considered a legitimate website.
How do I delete my Crowdology account?
A link should be included to deactivate your account with every email you receive. Otherwise, send an email to support@crowdology.com.
Sajjad
Thursday 8th of June 2023
I WARN YOU...THIS CROWDLOGY APP IS CHEATING WITH ITS USERS...Simply do Not PLEASE do not do any more surveys. Becuse after completing a survey you will see reward in your balance but on your next visit the amount will disappear or reduce. This app paid me first payment in 20 days and now after completing 20 or more other surveys my rewards are vanished. Simply DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER WITH CROWDOLOGY.. FAKE IT WILL MAKE SICK....PLEASE DO NOT GO FURTHER IF YOU Want peace.
Wanda Scott
Wednesday 29th of March 2023
I cashed out twice and now the third time I can't get my money and they send the same message that doesn't help me at all. These apps need to be banned
Dave
Saturday 19th of February 2022
Do not use crowdology. They are a disgusting firm 5 family accounts blocked for no reason and due rewards not paid. Customer services do not reply to e mails keep well clear
Kathy Alexander
Monday 2nd of December 2019
I totally agree with your comments. I recently started doing Crowdology surveys and have reached midway through silver status. I have to say many of them are quite enjoyable and only earning a small amount of money isn't a problem.
However, my main gripe with a few of the surveys is that you can have completed a large part of them, say 10-15 minutes or so, before they then tell you that you are not suitable for that one. I fully understand the need to survey a particular demographic or for there to be other eliminating factors, but this should normally done in the first few screens. I feel really very cheated when I've invested a lot of time and thought, and even research, into a survey before being told that I don't fit the required profile. Do the companies still use what you've already entered and not been paid for?
I'm going to look around for other survey sites and hope they are more fun.
Money Saver Pete
Monday 2nd of December 2019
Hi Kathy. My guess is that they still use the information you've given. It's very frustrating!