Crowdsourced Testing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Platform Type, By Crowd Type, By End-User Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Crowdsourced Testing Market will grow from USD 3.71 Billion in 2025 to USD 7.37 Billion by 2031 at a 12.12% CAGR. The Global Crowdsourced Testing Market comprises a remote, on-demand community of professional and gig-economy testers who validate software functionality, usability, and security across diverse real-world devices and environments.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 3.71 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 7.37 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	12.12%
Fastest Growing Segment	Crowdtesters (Freelancers)
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The rising demand for crowdsourced security and penetration testing is fundamentally reshaping the market as organizations aggressively seek to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This driver is propelled by the necessity for continuous, diverse scrutiny that traditional internal teams cannot match, particularly as attack surfaces expand with rapid cloud and AI adoption. By leveraging a global community of ethical hackers, companies can simulate real-world attacks at scale, ensuring robust defense mechanisms for sensitive assets and compliance with increasingly stringent data protection regulations.

Key Market Challenges

Data privacy and intellectual property protection concerns constitute a primary barrier to the adoption of the Global Crowdsourced Testing Market. Because this model relies on distributing sensitive pre-release applications to a dispersed network of external testers using personal devices, the risk of data leakage and unauthorized access is inherent. Highly regulated sectors, such as finance and healthcare, often view this exposure as incompatible with strict compliance mandates.

Key Market Trends

A surge in demand for remote usability and customer experience (CX) insights is fundamentally shifting the market from purely functional validation to holistic user satisfaction analysis. As digital touchpoints proliferate, organizations are increasingly relying on crowdsourced networks to assess real-world sentiment and intuitiveness across diverse demographics, rather than depending solely on internal labs. This focus on qualitative feedback is becoming a standard component of quality assurance strategies to ensure products resonate culturally and functionally with end-users.

Key Market Players

Applause
Bugcrowd
Testlio
Global App Testing
Rainforest QA
Test IO
Testbirds
Cigniti Technologies
Qualitest
Nomura Research Institute

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Crowdsourced Testing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Crowdsourced Testing Market, By Crowd Type:

Professional Testers
Crowdtesters (Freelancers)
In-house Employees
Crowdsourced Community

Crowdsourced Testing Market, By End-User Industry:

IT and Software
Healthcare
E-commerce and Retail
Banking and Finance
Telecom and Communication
Manufacturing
Gaming
Others

Crowdsourced Testing Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Crowdsourced Testing Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Crowd Type (Professional Testers, Crowdtesters (Freelancers), In-house Employees, Crowdsourced Community)
- 5.2.2. By End-User Industry (IT and Software, Healthcare, E-commerce and Retail, Banking and Finance, Telecom and Communication, Manufacturing, Gaming, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Crowd Type
- 6.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

7. Europe Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Crowd Type
- 7.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.2. France Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Crowd Type
- 8.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.2. India Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Crowd Type
- 9.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

10. South America Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Crowd Type
- 10.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Crowdsourced Testing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Crowd Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Crowdsourced Testing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Applause
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Bugcrowd
15.3. Testlio
15.4. Global App Testing
15.5. Rainforest QA
15.6. Test IO
15.7. Testbirds
15.8. Cigniti Technologies
15.9. Qualitest
15.10. Nomura Research Institute