14 Best Paid Online Survey Websites

Looking to make a bit of extra cash in your spare time?

Online surveys can help you earn money online while sitting at home. Everyone knows you can get paid to take surveys online and earn some extra money without leaving your home. Taking surveys is also an easy way to earn a few bucks. All you have to do is share your opinion. You don’t need any special skills or qualifications for that.

But you should know that doing surveys online is not a way to solve your financial problems or create a great second income. Earning some extra money per month by taking surveys online is possible and doable. Making a full-time income though by is highly unlikely.

The reason I say this is because not all survey sites are legit. There are quite a few scams out there waiting to rip you off. Don’t trust survey sites promising you hundreds of dollars per day. Also, no legit survey site will ever ask your credit card or bank account information. Don’t forget if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

At the end of this post, I talk about how to avoid such scam sites and how to identify the legitimate ones.

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Disclaimer: I haven’t tried all 14 websites myself. The list is based on my research and information available on the Internet.

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Now let’s take a closer look at 14 of the best paid online survey websites that will pay you for your opinion.

1. Swagbucks

One of the most popular and highest rated survey sites. Filling out surveys is not the only way you can make money on Swagbucks. You can also earn points (which can be cashed out through PayPal) for searching the web, shopping online, watching videos, playing games, finding trial offers, completing polls, and specific tasks.

It is free to join, their website is easy to navigate and the threshold for redeeming your points is not very high ($10 worth of SB points). Completing a survey takes on average 10 minutes. You can also redeem your points for gift cards to retailers like Amazon, and Walmart. Swagbucks is one of the largest survey sites online and one of the most reliable ones.

2. Survey Junkie

Survey Junkie is considered to be one of the best survey sites and an easy way to earn some extra money online. It is also one of the most trusted survey websites. Joining Survey Junkie is easy (only an email is required) and of course free. As soon as you fill out your profile you can start earning points by taking surveys.

On average, you earn $1 to $3 per survey. That doesn’t mean though you can’t earn $50 or $70 for completing a single survey. The more detailed the survey, the higher the pay. One of Survey Junkie’s main advantage over their competitors is that you will still earn some points even if you don’t qualify for a survey.

The site is easy to use and you can request a payout in the form of gift cards or PayPal. The minimum payout threshold is one of the lowest – $10 (1000 points).

3. Toluna

Another well-known survey site with millions of users across the globe is Toluna. With over 21 million users in 50 countries, Toluna is a site you should try if you like answering surveys.

Creating an account and becoming a Toluna member is easy and completely free. All you have to do is provide some basic information about yourself and confirm your email address. Once your registration is complete you can start earning points. Toluna unlike most survey sites lets its users choose the topics they are interested in. So you won’t get bored taking part in surveys you don’t like.

Completing surveys is not the only way you can earn points here. You can also earn points by participating in games, voting on sponsored polls, creating content (like polls), participating in contests, or creating your contests. Usually, each survey takes around 15 to 30 minutes to complete, and depending on your profile and demographics you can receive several survey invitations per day.

You can cash out your points for money through PayPal or for vouchers (gift cards) in Amazon, iTunes, etc. You need 27,000 points to claim the cheapest e-voucher. The majority of Toluna surveys pay between 1,000 and 50,000 points.

4. Pinecone Research

Pinecone is one of the highest-rated survey sites and one of the best paying sites. You earn a minimum of $3 per completed survey. That means Pinecone Research should definitely be on your list of the survey sites to try.

The only problem is that Pinecone is an exclusive survey site and the access is restricted to only certain demographics. Also, signing up is a bit tricky because you need an invite. Finding an invitation though is not that difficult. Check for banner ads and sign-up forms on websites focusing on work from home opportunities. Sooner or later you will come across an invitation.

You can redeem the points you earn for cash via PayPal, a check in the mail, or Gift cards. The minimum threshold is low since you only need 300 points ($3) to claim your funds. Each survey takes about 15 minutes to complete but you can also earn points by testing products (which you can keep). You can’t be sure in advance though if you’ll be accepted to test any products. That depends on your demographics.

If you live in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or Germany you have more chances to be accepted.

5. Hiving

Hiving is based in France and was founded in 2007. It is available in more than 20 countries around the globe. Creating an account is easy and free. Completing your profile though requires some time because you have to answer several personal questions.

Each survey usually takes between 5 and 20 minutes to complete. You need a minimum of 4,000 points ($4) to redeem your rewards. You can exchange your points for an Amazon e-voucher or cash via PayPal. Every time a new survey is available Hiving will notify you via email. On average each member receives 4 surveys invitations per month.

You can also earn points for completing various easy micro-tasks, testing new products, and referring your friends to Hiving. You can also participate in lotteries, competitions, quizzes, and raffles.

6. InboxDollars

It is one of the most popular online reward sites and pays in cash instead of points. InboxDollars is probably one of the easiest ways to make money online. You can earn money in many ways and not only by taking surveys. 

Signing up is an easy, fast, and simple process. You also get a $5 welcome bonus for creating an account. There are plenty of surveys for you to choose from with each one taking on average 5 to 20 minutes to complete. Most surveys pay from $1 to $5 but there are also ones that pay up to $20.

Other ways you can earn money with InboxDollars is by watching videos, playing games, shopping online, downloading coupons, and searching the web. There are several payment methods available to you including PayPal, bank account checks, prepaid Visa card, and gift cards.

7. Branded Surveys

Formerly known as MintVine Branded Surveys was redesigned and launched in 2017. The platform is easy-to-use and you can start taking surveys right away. On average, you earn $0.50 to $3.00 for every survey you complete.

Signing up is easy and you will earn an extra 50 points for completing your profile. Surveys are not the only way you can earn points with Branded. You can also earn points by inviting your friends to join and by participating in the daily polls. Branded also has a loyalty program you can join (called Branded Elite) to earn you more points. There are three levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and the way to advance to the next level is by taking surveys and accumulating points.

Once you complete a certain number of approved surveys you can move up a level and earn a bonus. The higher your level the more points you will earn.

You can redeem your points for cash via PayPal or in the form of gift cards. You need at least 1,000 points ($10) to cash out your earnings.

8. LifePoints

LifePoints has over 5 million members around the world and it is available in more than 35 countries. Previously it was also known as “Global Test Market”.

You can sign up for free and you will earn 10 Points for verifying your email address. Participating in surveys is the main way to earn points but is not the only one. There are also prizes, competitions, and giveaways you can participate in to earn more points.

Most of the surveys will take between 10-15 minutes to complete and pay $0.50 to $3 each. You need a minimum of $20 to cash out your earnings. You can redeem your rewards for e-gift cards or cash via PayPal.

9. Opinion Outpost

The low payout threshold ($5 for gift cards and $10 for PayPal) is Opinion Outpost’s main advantage. Most surveys will take between 10 and 20 minutes to complete and are paying between $1 to $5 each. The amount of points you can earn per survey ranges from 5 to 50 points. With 10 points worth $1 you only need to take a few surveys (5 or 6) to request a payout.

Joining Opinion Outpost is free and the sign-up process is fairly straightforward and fast. You can also participate in quarterly prize draws and games to earn more points. Opinion Outpost is also known for its fast payouts. The cashout to PayPal is usually completed within 1 day.

10. OnePoll

OnePoll is based in the UK but accepts users from all over the world. It is one of the most popular paid survey sites in the UK and it is known for its quick and simple surveys. On average each survey takes around 3 minutes to complete and you earn 20 points for each one.

Signing up is easy and you’ll earn a bonus of £2.50 for creating an account. There are plenty of surveys available on a daily basis so you will no’t have a problem finding surveys suitable for you. Unfortunately, though OnePoll doesn’t email you every time new surveys are available. You must be checking your account often so you won’t miss any surveys.

The minimum payout threshold is pretty high ($50) and will take you a few months to reach it. There is also a referral program you can join and earn 50 points for every new referral.

You can redeem your points for cash via PayPal or request a check if you live in the UK.

11. Vindale Research

One of the most reliable and secure survey sites. Based in New York Vindale Research is a popular “destination” for anyone looking to make some easy cash online. The site doesn’t use a point system. Instead, it displays your earnings in cash only. 

Each survey takes on average between 5 and 20 minutes to complete and pays between $1.00 to $5.00. You also earn $1 for signing up and completing your profile. Creating an account is free and requires only a few minutes.

You can also earn money by watching videos, testing products, reading paid emails, and inviting your friends to join. Vindale Research only pays cash via PayPal (or check in the mail). There are no gift cards or rewards. The minimum payout threshold is $50.

12. American Consumer Opinion

American Consumer Opinion (ACOP) has more than 7 million active members and it is available worldwide. Becoming a member is free and filling out the registration form will only take you a few minutes. They have paid their members more than 30 million dollars over the years. 

You can earn points by taking surveys and evaluating new products. You’ll need to earn 1,000 points ($10) to cash out. On average, you will earn anything between 100 to 5,000 points per survey. Payment methods include PayPal and Hyperwallet.

13. Ipsos I-Say

Ipsos is a well-known research company founded in 1975. Its online survey site is called Ipsos I-Say. It is one of the largest online survey sites in the world with over 3 million members. It is available worldwide and the only requirement to join I to be 18 years old of age.

Setting up an account is easy and free. The whole process will only take you a few minutes. For every survey, you complete you’ll typically earn between 50 to 100 points or $0.50 to $1.00. You need to earn at least 1,000 points (or $10) to redeem them for cash via PayPal. You can also redeem your points to get gift cards.

You can also earn extra points inviting your friends to join Ipsos I-Say and by participating in contests and prize draws.

14. PrizeRebel

PrizeRebel has been around for over a decade now and has more than 10 million members. It was founded in 2007 and according to their home page they have paid their members more than 22 million dollars since then. Signing up requires only an email address and you can start taking surveys right away.

You can earn points by taking surveys, completing various tasks (like clicking on a banner), watching videos on EngageMe, and participating in contests. The average payment for each survey is 60 to 85 points and it takes around 15 minutes to complete. You can redeem your points for gift cards (Amazon, eBay, Target, Starbucks) or cash to your PayPal account.

PrizeRebel is available worldwide but they don’t have surveys for all countries. They are mostly looking for people from the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. You need to earn points worth at least $5 to redeem them via PayPal.

HOW TO AVOID SURVEY SCAMS

The survey sites on my list are all legitimate and reliable. Of course, they are not the only ones. Here I just mentioned the most popular ones. But if you are looking to make some easy money online by taking surveys you should start with the ones above.

Of course, as we all know there are plenty of work-from-home scams that try to deceive you and steal your money. Survey sites are not the exception. Here are some tips on how to distinguish between the legitimate survey-taking opportunities and the frauds.

• Private information. A legit site would never request your credit card – bank account information or your Social Security number.
• Sell you something. Legitimate sites will not try to sell or promote you a product/service
• Ask you to pay first. Survey websites that ask you to pay to join or for a service they offer must be avoided.
• Spam emails. Sites sending you spam emails asking you  to join. That is a clear sign you should stay away from them.
• Lack of essential legal pages. If the site has no Privacy Policy, Contact Information page, or Terms of Service page you should never join.
• Unrealistic rewards. Real online survey websites don’t promise outrageous earning potentials for taking surveys.
• Outdated website. If the site’s layout looks unprofessional, has spelling mistakes and links that lead to nowhere you should avoid it.
• Pressure tactics. If the survey site is claiming that only a few spots are left and you should hurry up to sign up. That is a clear warning sign. Check the site again after a few days and it’ll probably still say “only a few spots left”.

Conclusion

All 14 survey sites listed above are free to use and will pay you for completing surveys. You won’t become rich by taking surveys but you can make some extra money in your spare time.

To make the most from survey sites I suggest signing up for as many as you can. That way you will always have surveys to answer. After all, you will not qualify for every survey so it makes sense to join multiple sites at once. Choose the ones (from my list) you like the most and create an account.

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