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Links and Sites I have listed are safe and legitimate, free (no fee) online survey/research sites I recommend or belong to. Read the terms and conditions at each site and their privacy policy. A good company will not sell or give away your e-mail, and you are free to opt out of taking surveys at any time. I will list details of each Survey Company on this page. Rating refers to: ease of site use, forms of payment, length of time to get paid and the amount paid. Most companies will ask for a basic profile when you sign up. If you don't have time for additional profiles (if asked for) come back later. The more complete the better chance of qualifying for surveys.

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American Consumer Opinion A worldwide network. Tell companies what you think get paid for sharing opinions and ideas. Monthly cash drawings just for being a member. Will receive a few surveys per month or less. Pay varies on project and length, reward is gift or check called honoraium.

Brand Institute Panel members have the power to shape the future in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to consumer products. Insights from members provide companies with enhanced decision-making capability, and influence how products and services will be made available to everyday consumers. Let your opinions be heard and join! Several different panels available, including medical professions. Payments are automatic to your PayPal account for each completed survey.

digital.DNA Newer site, I don't get a lot of surveys, but generally qualify. Payout is $10 (5000 points), by check or PayPal.

Directive Analytics A reputable company with very interesting surveys, 10 points = 10 cents, 100 points = $1.00. The number of points for completing surveys varies depending on the length and complexity of each survey. At 500 points ($5.00) you can redeem your balance.

ELITEOpinion The ELITEOpinion Panel is a business panel focused on Business Decision Makers and Purchase Influencers. Surveys range 750 - 1500 pts. up. First payout is 2000 pts. 575 pts=$5 PayPal. Numerous reward options PayPal, gifts and gift cards. Great panel with interesting surveys.


e-Poll offers fun surveys on music, shows, celebrities, movies, current topics etc. Payout starts $5 (3500 points), numerous Gift Cards and PayPal offered. May need to open in Internet Explorer, or use a browser add-on that opens e-poll in IE (IE view, Render in IE).

e-Research Global I haven't received a lot of surveys from e-Research, but they are a reputable company. Pay per project, you don't have to collect points or minimum dollar amount to cash out.

Esearch.com Esearch.com, Inc. has provided on-line market research since 1995, one of the first to develop an online research panel. Provide opinions from food items to political scandals, represent consumers' needs and opinions to companies worldwide, your participation and feedback shape many company's products and services. Payment is automatic through PayPal, (avg. $1-$5 up) depending on project.

Global Test Market Easy to use, site blog, larger pay out of $50, (.05 cents per point) points converted to dollars. Survey time and amount paid are reasonable and fair. Your are given 5 points even if you don't qualify for a survey Does take awhile to receive the check. A good company overall. Could be offering PayPal soon as an option.

HCD Surveys Fun short surveys, lots on current topics and events. Payout is $10 or 1000 points (100 points=$1). You receive 10 points even if you don't qualify. Pay by check. Easy to use site.


Hotspex Join Hotspex to become an Innovator, help companies innovate their products and services. Earn chances to win rewards such as high-tech electronics and trips. Rewards are by points. Fun, quick, easy surveys!

Ipsos i-Say Panel A very fun company. They offer surveys, product samples, and some online forums. At the end of each survey they have the poll predictor game to earn points that can be entered to win very nice prizes. Currently they pay by check $5 payout 50 reward points. Surveys run from about 4 points up.

Lightspeed Panel Consumer Panel. Members of our Panel participate in online market research surveys and earn points for giving opinions on new products and services. 575 pts.=$5 minimum payout. Rewards are PayPal or numerous gifts and gift card options. Most surveys range from 50-300 points.

LiveWire Panel Fun and profitable - participate in surveys, get paid cash every time you complete a survey. No points, lotteries, sweepstakes or gimmicks. Surveys pay between $1-$50, most common $5 -$10, pay is based on time to participate and/or complexity. Payments are by check approximately 3 weeks after the survey closes. A good safe company, with fun and interesting projects. Social security number is required for payment.

MindField Online A reputable company that has been around for a long time. Offers a variety of surveys, online panels and product sample evaluations. Low payout of $5, PayPal or check.

My Survey.com Recommend this site, lots of surveys and product evaluations, interactive easy to use site. Earn both points and cash that can be paid out at check $25, PayPal - $10 (1000 points) , numerous gift cards and gifts available as rewards.


Netverdix Offers a variety of surveys/projects, pays in cash, via PayPal (automatically) when the project is complete. A very reputable company, need to keep profiles up to date in order to receive survey offers.

NPDOR Nielsen NPDOR has been around for awhile, safe and fun, rewards are sweepstake entries. Great prizes should you win! Surveys are fun and short, some product testing available. Survey rewards are normally 25 points and up for sweepstake entries. 1 point = 1 entry.

Opinion Outpost You get quite a few invites and may not qualify for a lot of them, but they pay quickly, check at $15 cash out, or as low as $1 Amazon Gift Certificate. 10 points=$1. A fair company with good customer service.

Opinion Surveys Short, easy surveys that can be taken once every 24 hours. No need for sign-ups or counting points, and every survey completed enters you for a chance to win $50,000 (important to note: sweepstakes entries are the only type of incentive provided).

Pro Opinion Panel Sister company of Opinion Outpost - geared toward business and professional. Payout $20, points/ rewards structured in the same way.

Say Nation Has an adult and teen site. Sends out quite a few invites, may not always qualify. Pay is in points that can be used for Gifts, PayPal, Amazon or any variety of Gift Certificates. A fun site overall.

Socratic Forum Very easy to use site, $10 pay out by check mailed to you. Compensation is fair and the length of time is reasonable on their surveys.

Springboard America A fairly new company. Speak up on what affects our daily lives - from products to politics, one of America's leading online research communities. Earn Survey Dollars and help shape America's future! Minimum $50 payout.

Survey Savvy Offers surveys, online forums and a referral system. A low payout of $1. A good company.

Synovate Global Opinion Panels Synovate is a leading global provider of market research information and analysis with over 50 years of experience. Rewards are accrued in points 5000 pts= $5 (minimum payout) sent by check.

TechSay Surveys for IT professionals and IT purchasing decision makers. Provide feedback that drives the direction of IT research and product development. Earn cash for every online survey you complete. 200 points and up per survey completed. 5000 points = $50 payout.

Toluna (merged with Greenfield Online) A very interactive site, it offers a number ways to earn points to convert to cash. Voting on polls, writing an opinion, creating your own poll, taking paid surveys. The payout is $10 -30,000 points ($1 equals 3,000 points). They pay by check. Toluna and Greenfield have merged to become one company, they offer a number of ways to earn points for gifts, gift cards and now have PayPal. They are the same company with one name now (Toluna) a fun community and numerous ways to earn points for surveys, forums, product testing and quick polls.


USA Talk Now A nation-wide network, online surveys and focus groups, share opinions on a variety of topics, points can be redeemed for Amazon or PayPal. I haven't received many invites, but the ones I have gotten are paying well, $50 and up per project. USA leans more to research study versus short surveys. Join now to be entered to win 5000 bonus points!

Zoom Panel This is the first survey panel I joined. For completed surveys, receive 25 to 150 points- 5 points for trying. Redeemable for popular movies, music, electronics and more. Very fast sending the reward, I received my reward (a new DVD, in 2 days) from request to receiving it. Redemption starts around 1000 pts. Surveys are usually short and fun. No cash incentives as far as I know.

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