Chatbots are usually the ones asking us for input. But what if they paid you for your feedback?
That’s precisely the idea behind Yupp.ai, a rising platform that lets users test "over 500" AI models, vote on which response is better and earn real money (or crypto) when you prompt and share your feedback.
First impressions
The first thing I noticed was the clean interface. It actually looks like almost every other chatbot site I've ever used. Buy what makes Yupp different is that it is part chatbot playground, part paid survey site, with a gamified twist.
You can prompt it, but after chatting, you scratch off digital cards to unlock your rewards. By the way, Yupp even offers suggestions for prompts for just about everything, including image generation.
I spent an hour or so using Yupp to see what it’s like, how much you can realistically earn and whether it’s worth your time. Here's what I found.
How Yupp works
Once you create a free account on Yupp.ai, you’re dropped into a clean, intuitive interface that prompts you to start chatting.
But here’s the twist: instead of talking to a single AI model, you see two responses side by side. Occassionally ChatGPT will deliver two responses to a prompt and ask which one you prefer. Yupp does that all the time.
Each response is powered by a different LLM (large language model), from OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Mistral and more than 500 others, according to Yupp.
Beyond chatting with the chatbots like you would with ChatGPT or alternatives, you need to choose which response is better and explain why you made that choice.
It doesn't take long. Yupp just wants to know if you're choosing your preference based on clarity, creativity, depth or factual accuracy.
Your feedback helps developers train better models through a method known as reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF).
Real rewards
After each round of feedback, you’re handed a scratch card that reveals a credit reward, —usually anywhere from 0 to 250 credits. I never made $0, i'm guessing that's if you don't send any feedback. But the pricing is so random it's hard to know for sure.
I did notice that the more feedback options I chose, the more I made.
Each prompt you submit costs credits, so your earnings depend on how often your scratch card winnings outweigh what you spend.
For reference:
1,000 credits = $1
Daily payout cap: $10
Monthly cap: $50
Cashing out
You can cash out via PayPal, Venmo, Bitcoin, Ethereum or other stablecoins. I made $6 in about 30 minutes. The cashing out process was very smooth.
While Yupp won’t replace your paycheck and is barely a viable side hustle, it's not bad. The key is to find prompts that challenge the models; topics like coding, image generation or logic puzzles tend to yield higher-value feedback.
Over the course of a week, a motivated user could probably earn $10–$20, enough to cover a few coffees or a little gas money, but the cap per month is $50.
What makes Yupp different?
- Free access to premium AI models By using Yupp, you'll get access to some models that normally require a subscription. Yet, Yupp offers a no-cost workaround. That is, if you’re willing to trade your time and insights.
- Gamified experience Instead of a cold feedback form, Yupp keeps things engaging with scratch cards, streak bonuses and an upcoming leaderboard that ranks the best-performing models by category and age group. The graphics are also engaging. Every prompt felt like a celebration.
- Instant payouts The PayPal cash-outs were quick in my test. You’ll need to hit a minimum balance of 5,000, but it’s not hard to reach with regular use.
Stay cautious
Low hourly return: At roughly $1–$5 per hour, Yupp falls into the same category as survey apps or microtask platforms; not exactly a side hustle, but decent if you’re already spending time online.
Privacy trade-off: Yupp sells your anonymized feedback to AI companies, which is how it can afford to pay users. There’s no invasive personal data collection, but it’s worth knowing your prompts are part of a broader training dataset.
Random rewards: The scratch-card system adds excitement, but it also introduces randomness. Two equally useful feedback submissions might yield wildly different payouts.
Final thoughts
If you’re curious about AI, enjoy comparing chatbot responses and don’t mind trading privacy for a little cash, Yupp is surprisingly rewarding —both intellectually and financially (at least somewhat).
It’s not going to make you rich, but it’s a clever way to explore the differences between top AI models and sharpen your prompting skills. Plus, a little pocket change for helping improve AI is pretty cool.
Want to try it for yourself? Sign up for free at Yupp.ai
If you have already tested it, let me know in the comments what you thought of the platform and if you care to share, how how much you earned.
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