Great company - Tester uTest Employee Review

3.0
Jul 15, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It gives you the chance to earn your pocket money, work with nice apps and websites, cooperate with a lot of testers from all over the work, upgrade your skills and knowledge.

Cons

Cannot be your full-time job since money is not enough. Some tests take you a lot of hours especially exploratory testing, but the payout is not much. What is more, it is relevant to your country, to your devices, to your rating. Countries like Cyprus where I live, is not included in a lot of tests, or hours of testing are on USA timezones (for me in the middle of the night) so it's not possible to have the chance to earn more money.

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5.0
Feb 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The platform offers unparalleled free QA training through its Academy and provides unique access to paid projects involving cutting-edge AI, unreleased software, and specialized hardware.

Cons

Competition is extremely high for new users, and the "pay-per-bug" model means you can spend hours testing without compensation if your findings are rejected or previously reported by others.

4.0
Oct 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Highly recommended for gaining QA experience and earning supplemental income. Not recommended for those seeking a stable, full-time salary. Experience & Learning- Excellent for beginners. You get hands-on experience testing apps for major brands and free access to the uTest Academy for skill-building. Flexibility- Work is entirely remote and flexible, allowing you to choose projects that fit your schedule. High-Potential Payouts - You can earn a competitive hourly rate for approved test cases or bugs. Higher-rated testers get more lucrative projects. Global Community- Access to a large, supportive community of testers worldwide.

Cons

Inconsistent Work- The volume of available projects can fluctuate wildly, leading to unstable income. You cannot rely on it as a stable full-time salary. High Competition for bug-hunting: You only get paid if you are the first to find and report an approved, unique bug. A lot of effort can be unpaid. Difficult for Beginners - It can be tough to get started and build your reputation to the "Proven" or "Gold" rating needed for consistent invitations. Direct communication with project managers is limited, which often slows the resolution of critical project issues.

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