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Swagbucks
A large rewards program that bundles paid surveys with other earning activities such as offers and cashback.
- SurveyFromHome Rating
- 7.8 / 10
- Best for
- People who want more than one way to earn when survey supply is thin
- Countries
- US (and territories), UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, India
- Minimum age
- 13+ (per Swagbucks' published eligibility page)
- Reward methods
- SB points redeemable for gift cards, PayPal cash and prepaid cards
- Minimum payout
- Varies by reward: some gift cards start at a few hundred SB, while PayPal cash-outs require a higher balance. Check the current rewards store before assuming a figure.
- Survey frequency
- Daily survey inventory, plus offers, shopping cashback and games
- Mobile availability
- iOS and Android apps available, plus the mobile web site
- Typical survey duration
- Roughly 5-30 minutes per survey
- Signup requirements
- Email address and profile questionnaire; no fee to join
Survey Junkie
A survey-first panel focused on market research studies rather than mixed reward tasks.
- SurveyFromHome Rating
- 7.4 / 10
- Best for
- People who want surveys only, without offers, games or cashback
- Countries
- United States, Canada, Australia
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Reward methods
- Points redeemable for PayPal cash or e-gift cards
- Minimum payout
- 500 points, equal to $5, is the commonly reported redemption threshold
- Survey frequency
- Several invitations a week for well-matched profiles
- Mobile availability
- Mobile-optimised site; app availability varies by store and market
- Typical survey duration
- Roughly 5-20 minutes per survey
- Signup requirements
- Email address, profile questionnaire and account verification
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| Survey Site | External rating | Best For | Rewards | Minimum Payout | Availability | SurveyFromHome Rating | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swagbucks | 4.0 / 542,386 Trustpilot reviews | People who want more than one way to earn when survey supply is thin | SB points redeemable for gift cards, PayPal cash and prepaid cards | Varies by reward: some gift cards start at a few hundred SB, while PayPal cash-outs require a higher balance. Check the current rewards store before assuming a figure. | US (and territories), UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, India | 7.8 | |
| Survey Junkie | 3.7 / 544,894 Trustpilot reviews | People who want surveys only, without offers, games or cashback | Points redeemable for PayPal cash or e-gift cards | 500 points, equal to $5, is the commonly reported redemption threshold | United States, Canada, Australia | 7.4 | |
| Prolific | 4.6 / 511,288 Trustpilot reviews | People who want the pay and length of a study shown before they start | Cash rewards priced per study, not points | £6 / $6 minimum before you can cash out | Most OECD countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Japan | 8.9 | |
| YouGov | 4.5 / 5101,759 Trustpilot reviews | People who like current-affairs polling and are happy to accumulate slowly | Points redeemable for cash, gift cards and prize draw entries depending on market | Market-specific: UK members typically redeem at 5,000 points, while US members redeem at a higher points balance. Check your own market's rewards page. | Runs national panels across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific | 7.9 | |
| Branded Surveys | 4.1 / 5118,223 Trustpilot reviews | Regular participants who benefit from tier bonuses and daily streaks | Points redeemable for PayPal cash, bank transfer and gift cards | 500 points, equal to $5, is the commonly reported redemption threshold | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | 7.6 | |
| InboxDollars | 3.9 / 547,463 Trustpilot reviews | US members who prefer seeing a cash balance instead of points | Cash balance redeemable for PayPal, prepaid cards, gift cards or cheque | Commonly reported as $15 for a first cash-out and $10 thereafter | United States (the sister site InboxPounds serves the UK) | 6.9 | |
| LifePoints | 3.7 / 544,501 Trustpilot reviews | Members outside the big US-only panels who want gift-card rewards | LifePoints redeemable for gift cards, PayPal in some markets and charity donations | Set per reward and per market rather than as one figure — the smallest gift cards typically sit around the $5/£5 mark. | Operates across a wide range of international markets | 6.4 | |
| Ipsos iSay | 4.1 / 556,557 Trustpilot reviews | People who want a panel run by a recognised research company | Points redeemable for digital gift cards, PayPal in some markets and charity donations | Set by the reward catalogue rather than a single threshold; the lowest-value gift cards typically start around the $5/£5 mark. | Runs national panels across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific | 7.7 | |
| Surveoo | 19,563 Trustpilot reviews · score not confirmed | Readers outside the main US/UK/CA panels who want flexible reward options | Cash and gift-card rewards, per the company's own site | Surveoo states there is a minimum withdrawal threshold but publishes it per country rather than as one figure. Check the payout page for your market before joining. | Surveoo advertises coverage across a very large number of countries | 6.2 | |
| SurveyLion | 3.7 / 56 Trustpilot reviews | Canadian participants happy to be paid by cheque | Cash incentives accumulated across surveys | No fixed threshold is published: SurveyLion says members can request a cheque whenever they choose to cash out accumulated incentives. | Primarily associated with Canada | 5.2 | |
| MrSurvey | 4.2 / 57,021 Trustpilot reviews | People who want a quick, low-friction survey site with no extras | Company-published: Amazon vouchers, PayPal cash and other gift cards | MrSurvey does not publish a single figure; the threshold depends on the reward chosen. Check the rewards page in your account before assuming an amount. | Operates across a wide range of international markets | 6.8 | |
| Opiday | 4.3 / 58,161 Trustpilot reviews | People happy with a points catalogue and a modest cash-out threshold | Points redeemable for rewards, per the company's own website | Company-published: around 1,000 points to request a payout. Not independently verified. | Operates across a wide range of international markets | 6.6 |
- SwagbucksResearch completed4.0 / 542,386 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People who want more than one way to earn when survey supply is thin
- Rewards
- SB points redeemable for gift cards, PayPal cash and prepaid cards
- Minimum payout
- Varies by reward: some gift cards start at a few hundred SB, while PayPal cash-outs require a higher balance. Check the current rewards store before assuming a figure.
- Availability
- US (and territories), UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, India
- Survey JunkieResearch completed3.7 / 544,894 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People who want surveys only, without offers, games or cashback
- Rewards
- Points redeemable for PayPal cash or e-gift cards
- Minimum payout
- 500 points, equal to $5, is the commonly reported redemption threshold
- Availability
- United States, Canada, Australia
- ProlificResearch completed4.6 / 511,288 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People who want the pay and length of a study shown before they start
- Rewards
- Cash rewards priced per study, not points
- Minimum payout
- £6 / $6 minimum before you can cash out
- Availability
- Most OECD countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Japan
- YouGovResearch completed4.5 / 5101,759 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People who like current-affairs polling and are happy to accumulate slowly
- Rewards
- Points redeemable for cash, gift cards and prize draw entries depending on market
- Minimum payout
- Market-specific: UK members typically redeem at 5,000 points, while US members redeem at a higher points balance. Check your own market's rewards page.
- Availability
- Runs national panels across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
- Branded SurveysResearch completed4.1 / 5118,223 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- Regular participants who benefit from tier bonuses and daily streaks
- Rewards
- Points redeemable for PayPal cash, bank transfer and gift cards
- Minimum payout
- 500 points, equal to $5, is the commonly reported redemption threshold
- Availability
- United States, United Kingdom, Canada
- InboxDollarsResearch completed3.9 / 547,463 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- US members who prefer seeing a cash balance instead of points
- Rewards
- Cash balance redeemable for PayPal, prepaid cards, gift cards or cheque
- Minimum payout
- Commonly reported as $15 for a first cash-out and $10 thereafter
- Availability
- United States (the sister site InboxPounds serves the UK)
- LifePointsResearch completed3.7 / 544,501 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- Members outside the big US-only panels who want gift-card rewards
- Rewards
- LifePoints redeemable for gift cards, PayPal in some markets and charity donations
- Minimum payout
- Set per reward and per market rather than as one figure — the smallest gift cards typically sit around the $5/£5 mark.
- Availability
- Operates across a wide range of international markets
- Ipsos iSayResearch completed4.1 / 556,557 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People who want a panel run by a recognised research company
- Rewards
- Points redeemable for digital gift cards, PayPal in some markets and charity donations
- Minimum payout
- Set by the reward catalogue rather than a single threshold; the lowest-value gift cards typically start around the $5/£5 mark.
- Availability
- Runs national panels across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
- SurveooResearch completed19,563 Trustpilot reviews · score not confirmed
- Best for
- Readers outside the main US/UK/CA panels who want flexible reward options
- Rewards
- Cash and gift-card rewards, per the company's own site
- Minimum payout
- Surveoo states there is a minimum withdrawal threshold but publishes it per country rather than as one figure. Check the payout page for your market before joining.
- Availability
- Surveoo advertises coverage across a very large number of countries
- SurveyLionLimited information3.7 / 56 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- Canadian participants happy to be paid by cheque
- Rewards
- Cash incentives accumulated across surveys
- Minimum payout
- No fixed threshold is published: SurveyLion says members can request a cheque whenever they choose to cash out accumulated incentives.
- Availability
- Primarily associated with Canada
- MrSurveyResearch completed4.2 / 57,021 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People who want a quick, low-friction survey site with no extras
- Rewards
- Company-published: Amazon vouchers, PayPal cash and other gift cards
- Minimum payout
- MrSurvey does not publish a single figure; the threshold depends on the reward chosen. Check the rewards page in your account before assuming an amount.
- Availability
- Operates across a wide range of international markets
- OpidayResearch completed4.3 / 58,161 Trustpilot reviews
- Best for
- People happy with a points catalogue and a modest cash-out threshold
- Rewards
- Points redeemable for rewards, per the company's own website
- Minimum payout
- Company-published: around 1,000 points to request a payout. Not independently verified.
- Availability
- Operates across a wide range of international markets
Information may change. Verify current terms with the survey provider before registering.
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