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Should I Use Sproutgigs?

sproutgigs.com·Analyzed 11 hours ago··Based on 12 sources

Depends

Depends

Buy only if you need very cheap bulk micro-tasks and can tolerate quality and legitimacy risks.

Cheap micro-task marketplace (ex-Picoworkers) for bulk gigs — low pay, withdrawal suspensions, scam complaints. Not for real work.

Confidence: Medium

542

SmartCustomer reviews

rating not shown in sources

51+

Trustpilot reviews

on sproutgigs.net listing

~$100/mo

Reported worker earnings

one worker's first month

Raised

Funding

amount undisclosed (Tracxn)

Value for money3

Cheap tasks, but approval/restart fees add up

Ease of use2

IP/VPN blocks and suspensions frustrate users

Feature depth3

Micro-tasks plus API; shallow for real work

Support quality2

Withdrawal and access complaints; complaint form exists

Security posture2

No public security page; no known breaches

Pros

  • Employers pay only for tasks they're satisfied with
  • Established micro-task marketplace, formerly Picoworkers
  • API available for bulk task management

Cons

  • Accounts suspended at withdrawal, per worker reports
  • Open scam accusations dating to Picoworkers era
  • Very low pay: ~$100 reported for a month10
  • Platform discussed for buying fake Google reviews12
  • Country/IP mismatches get accounts blocked

Gotchas

  • highMultiple reports of accounts suspended when workers tried to withdraw earnings
  • mediumJob approval, restart, and editing each carry fees on top of task costs²
  • mediumVPN use or IP-country mismatch can trigger account blocking
  • lowNo public security page found on the site

Best for

  • Bulk social engagement gigs
  • Cheap website and app testing
  • Tiny one-off data tasks

Not for

  • Real freelance projects needing skilled pros
  • Teams needing vetted, accountable contractors
  • Workers relying on payouts — suspensions reported
  • Legitimate review or reputation building

Pricing

Pay-per-task

Per-job fees

  • Fees for job approval, restart, and edits
  • No charge for unapproved tasks
  • Employers fund a 'Spendable' wallet to buy gigs

Security

No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Opinion is sharply split: some workers earn small amounts and enjoy the platform, while many report withheld withdrawals, sudden suspensions, and outright scam accusations.

BEWARE SproutGigs former Picoworkers 100% SCAM!
Reddit, r/WorkOnline
My SproutGigs account was suspended after I tried to withdraw my ear...
Reddit, r/SproutGigs
Just started freelancing on SproutGigs and loving
Reddit, r/SproutGigs

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Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources including Trustpilot, Reddit, SmartCustomer, and official site pages

Sources

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