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Livingston Research (livingston-research.com) has 74 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 1.8 out of 5.
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livingston-research.com
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Education Services
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2026
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I applied as a freelancer, took time out of my busy day to take their test and write an essay. I got my “grade” back, which was a zero. Upon further questioning it turned out their “system” has flagged my activity as suspicious. What caused this, they couldn’t tell me. The decision was final and couldn’t be appealed. Bullshit company, great way to waste your time.
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 25, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback.
On our platform, certain system triggers that suggest potential violations may lead to the application being declined. Regrettably, we are unable to disclose further details regarding these triggers due to privacy considerations.
We greatly appreciate your efforts and wish you all the best with your future endeavors.
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Oleksandra M.
Good service
I have a full time job but still use Livingston Research platform for some additional income from time to time. The pay is not very high, however, I can't say it differs from other platforms that provide same service.
What I like is the support team, they always try to help even when they don't have answer to my question right away.
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 25, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a good experience with us.
As for the order prices, they start from 3 USD per hour and depend on the task difficulty and deadline. Livingston Research is committed to ensuring that freelancers are fully compensated for their work, as we greatly value the time and effort of all those who join our platform.
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mark A.
Good experience
Pros: no bidding - you just have the selection of available orders and accept the one you like into work. Also, the platform tabs are user-friendly, I can manage my workload, finances, reports easily.
Cons: they may fine you for not revising the orders at night time.
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 25, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a good experience with us.
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Abubakar R.
Best platform to work with
This company is very legitimate. Their systems are well-structured to help both the client and the freelancer. I love working here.
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 12, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a good experience with us.
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Falanga
What's with Livingston Research?
What's with Livingston Research?? Has it stopped hiring African countries (Nigerian, Zambian, Kenyan etc)? Do they have a fault in their OTP messaging?
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 12, 2025
We sincerely apologize for any confusion and would like to offer some clarification.
Please note hiring for African countries was not stopped, we keep hiring applicants according to the waiting list. Our primary aim is to ensure a stable and consistent workload for all our freelancers, regardless of their location. If you haven't received a phone confirmation or other message, please contact us via email.
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Arianne C.
A Good Company
Livingston Research is a good-paying company. That's one thing I like about them. You don't worry on whether you will receive your compensation or not, as it always arrives on time. The company is also good at supporting writers when facing difficulty on orders. They strike a balance between caring for freelancers and caring for clients. They have a good set of work quality policies.
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 12, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re glad to hear you have a good experience with us.
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Timothy I.
I appreciate that your company has…
I appreciate that your company has recognised the need to defend its business by responding to reviews. Though it may seem strange, it is necessary. I also appreciate the fact that your company existed during a difficult time for me, and I was able to use that experience positively. I can say that a freelancer does not need to wait for a generation to see an order to work with. The "no bidding" system is a good initiative.
The world needs to follow fair and ethical business practices. However, your policy supports earning large profits while labourers struggle to survive, which is appalling. Livingston Research, as a company, has an interface designed solely for writers or freelancers. To you and many business enthusiasts, leveraging the exchange rate and targeting countries where the dollar holds more value than local currencies is an ideal business model in this industrial era. You have other platforms where you accept assignments from students in the United States and Canada. A single page costs an average of $20 for clients, yet you pay freelancers from third-world countries an average of $3 per hour/page—just 10% of what you charge. No reasonable person from a developed country with English as their native language would accept such meagre compensation. What does this indicate? Your target freelancers are Africans, Asians, and writers from other economically struggling regions, whose dire living conditions make them vulnerable to such exploitation.
I understand that you have well-trained customer representatives who will go to great lengths to defend your company’s deceptive business practices. In June 2024, your company carried out a mass purge, suspending all freelancers from Nigeria and other African countries for reasons so absurd that any serious observer would deem them irrational. Nevertheless, the oppressed always remember their oppressors. This is the unfortunate reality that the management of Livingston Research operates within. But, in the end, it is not their fault—it is the nature of the abnormal world we live in.
Response from Livingston ResearchMar 12, 2025
We deeply value the time and effort you have dedicated to working with us, and we want to express our sincere appreciation for your contributions. Livingston Research is committed to ensuring that freelancers are fully compensated for their work, as we greatly value the time and effort of all those who join our platform.
As for the order prices, they depend on the task difficulty and deadline. By choosing the tasks by yourself, you have a chance to determine your own workload.
At Livingston Research, we always prioritize quality, which is why our Terms of Use specify that we reserve the right to terminate cooperation and deactivate a freelancer’s account if quality concerns arise. However, please rest assured that all funds were paid as per our policies.
Thank you for considering Livingston Research, and we wish you continued success in your professional pursuits.
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Pablo G.
Lack of Transparency and Absurd Reviewing Process
Garbage platform gives you arbitrary one star ratings and has zero transparency as to why they did it. Don't waste your time with these clowns.
Response from Livingston ResearchFeb 1, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback.
On our platform, certain system triggers that suggest potential violations may lead to the application being declined. Regrettably, we are unable to disclose further details regarding these triggers due to privacy considerations.
We greatly appreciate your efforts and wish you all the best with your future endeavors.