not reliable in payment - Anonymous employee uTest Employee Review

2.0
1 Sept 2018
Anonymous freelancer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- if your project has a ethical and professional team lead, it is not bad. - get to work on various projects - it is fine to do some occasion test projects.

Cons

- low pay. - i would recommend stay away doing the exploratory testing if you can manage. it is problematic. you spend your time and found the bugs and they can come to you and give all kinds of reason that it is not a bug. again, it depends on projects and who is managing it. - reimbursement is problematic. stay away from projects that require you pay first and reimbursed later. They don't always honour it. The worse is they come back and lecture you that it is too expensive for the project so they are not going to pay in full. It is not professional.

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5.0
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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

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4.0
24 Oct 2025
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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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