The best paid online survey websites

Got some time to kill? Close the YouTube cat videos. You could be making up to $1,000 (£800) a year instead, by filling out online surveys and testing free products.

There are dozens of market research companies recruiting new members from around the world.

They rely on people like you sharing opinions - from Donald Trump to the latest phone - and offer rewards in return.

But be careful! Many aren't legit and never pay out. We've used, reviewed and ranked 22 of the best survey websites that will pay you for your views...

Legit online survey websites

Every site has a limited number of paid surveys each month per person. To earn serious rewards sign up to as many surveys for cash as possible. We share more tips at the end of the guide!

Swagbucks
A huge variety of ways to earn rewards. Exclusive signup bonus!
Who are they? Swagbucks are the largest and most reliable survey site. They even offer rewards for playing games and watching videos!
Rewards: Cash, vouchers and prize draws.
Amount per survey: 70 points called SB (40p).
Min. reward threshold: 1 SB.
Our review: We love Swagbucks, and we hear positive reviews from our readers about them too. We've found that completing surveys and polls every day provides the best return for your time, but there are 11 ways to earn Swagbucks across the site.
Surveys take around 10 minutes to complete, meaning you can earn around £2.40 an hour. Swagbucks also offers users the ability to complete surveys from multiple providers and give consolation points when you don't qualify for a survey.
Use our button below to claim an exclusive £3 signup bonus.
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Toluna
One of the biggest panels with daily online surveys, paid as cash or vouchers.
Who are they? A trusted opinion website working on behalf of leading companies. They want to know what you think about certain products, services and issues. In return, you get rewarded!
Rewards: PayPal payments, Amazon and high-street vouchers.
Amount per survey: 2,000 - 50,000 points (80,000 points gets you a £15 voucher).
Min. reward threshold: 30,000 for vouchers (or just 500 if you want to enter prize draws).
Our review: Very easy to complete multiple surveys every day on the site or via the app. Each survey takes around 15 minutes to complete, so it'll take around 4 hours overall to earn a £15 voucher (£3.75 an hour).
Toluna have also recently introduced a games section where you can play and earn!
Sign up to Toluna »
OnePoll
Exclusive £5 signup bonus.
Who are they? Best known for short, quick surveys about every topic. OnePoll provide surveys to the press and major brands.
Rewards: Cash or PayPal payments.
Amount per survey: 10p - £1.
Min. reward threshold: £40.
Our review: OnePoll were one of the first survey sites around and they've always got quick and fun surveys to answer. Look out for the surveys about celebs.
Surveys take around 3 minutes so at 20p a survey (average) it'll take around 10 hours to earn £40.
You need to check your account daily for surveys and some users report you get stuck just under the £40 threshold. If this happens you can refer a friend for £4 and then withdraw your earnings.
Use our signup link below for an exclusive £5 signup bonus.
Sign up to OnePoll »
i-Say (IPSOS)
Make £10+ a month.
Who are they? One of the largest (and best paying) survey-based market research companies around, working with trusted brands and research companies worldwide.
Rewards: High-street and Amazon Vouchers, plus prize draws for all members.
Amount per survey: ~£1.
Min. reward threshold: £10.
Our review: A well-trusted panel. They send you surveys every week to answer by email. The reward threshold is relatively low, and most people will be able to cash out in under 10 surveys.
Sign up to i-Say »
Panel Opinion
Low payout threshold.
Who are they? Panel Opinion are one of the most popular survey sites.
Rewards: Cash.
Amount per survey: 50p - £4.
Min. reward threshold: £10.
Our review: The surveys usually take around 10-15 minutes to complete and you can even make up to £4 for a single survey sometimes.
They pay out in cash and have a low payout threshold of just £10.
Sign up to Panel Opinion »
LifePoints
Make £3-5 per hour.
Who are they? Two very popular survey sites, MySurvey and GlobalTestMarket, have merged to form LifePoints.
Rewards: PayPal payments, Amazon and high-street vouchers.
Amount per survey: ~£1.
Min. reward threshold: 550 points (£5).
Our review: Another one worth signing up for. We got lots of surveys sent from these guys, and they tend to match your profile and interests as a consumer.
The average survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and gives you 100 points. So you could earn around £3-£5/hour.
Register below and wait for them to send you some surveys!
Sign up to LifePoints »

Fancy extra money for testing real products? We've also reviewed the best product testing companies.

InboxPounds
Get paid to play games and search the web too! Free signup bonus.
Who are they? Also known as InboxDollars in the US, this established community rewards you for activities beyond paid surveys.
Rewards: Cash and vouchers.
Amount per survey: 20p - £1.
Min. reward threshold: £20.
Our review: If you're looking for a little variation, InboxPounds makes earning money online a little more interesting.
You can choose whether to take surveys, earn cashback, play games, read emails or search the web in return for cash.
You can currently get a bonus just for signing up, so not much to lose. Just be aware that it could take a few weeks to reach the minimum payout.
Sign up to InboxPounds »
Pinecone Research
£3 per survey, invite only.
Who are they? Pinecone are an exclusive survey and product testing company, currently invite only.
Rewards: £3 per completed survey, free products to test and keep.
Amount per survey: £3.
Min. reward threshold: £3.
Our review: Pinecone is the Holy Grail of survey sites and invites are rare so it's well worth signing up while we have some invites on offer. The payout is huge and surveys don't take too long to complete. You sometimes get sent products to test and keep too!
Note: There's no guarantee they'll be open to new registrations at any one time, but we try to arrange a limited number for our readers each month. Check the link below. If we don't, join our newsletter for updates!
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YouGov
Earn 50p per survey.
Who are they? This is a little different to others, focusing more on social issues and general interest topics. YouGov polls include topics such as politics, public affairs and commercial products. Great if you have big opinions!
Rewards: Cash and prize draws.
Amount per survey: 50p - £3.
Min. reward threshold: £50.
Our review: YouGov is one of the more interesting sites to sign up to because of the kinds of surveys they conduct. Most are on current issues that are in the news and they encourage you to express your views.
Surveys can take up to 30 minutes but are not always that frequent. We received one or two a fortnight, so it can take a few months to hit the threshold. However, you get £1 just for joining and if you get your friends to sign up too you can quickly get lots more points and cash!
Sign up to YouGov »
PanelBase
Earn £3 just for signing up!
Who are they? PanelBase isn't your average survey site. They don't inundate you with surveys, but the ones they do send are very well paid and relevant to you!
Rewards: Cash, vouchers and prize draws.
Amount per survey: 50p - £10 (avg. ~£1.50).
Min. reward threshold: £10.
Our review: £3 just for signing up to a site is a bit of a no-brainer... The surveys pay out higher than the industry average too which gives you the opportunity to earn some good dough!
However they do select their survey respondents very carefully so you may be sent slightly less opportunities than other sites. Just make sure you fully complete your profile to give yourself the best chance.
Sign up to PanelBase »
Hiving
Good referral scheme.
Who are they? They run surveys on behalf of leading brands.
Rewards: Cash.
Amount per survey: ~50p
Min. reward threshold: £4
Our review: Hiving reward you around 50 points per minute when completing surveys and you can withdraw as soon as you reach 4000 points (£4).
They also reward users for referring friends and give you points even if you are declined for a survey.
Sign up to Hiving »
Opinion Outpost
One of the lowest payout thresholds.
Who are they? Opinion Outpost have shot up in popularity due to fast payouts and fun surveys.
Rewards: Cash and Amazon Vouchers.
Amount per survey: 50p
Min. reward threshold: £2.50
Our review: You only need to complete 5 surveys to be due a payout and they take around 10-15 minutes each.
Sign up to Opinion Outpost »
Prolific Academic
Good money if you give quality answers.
Who are they? They provide data for academics and researchers at many top universities and companies.
Rewards: Cash.
Amount per survey: £1-£10.
Min. reward threshold: £20 with no fee.
Our review: Prolific Academic is a high-end survey site which means that you have to really focus on giving good answers in order to keep a high score. If you drop below a certain level you'll be screened out of a lot of surveys.
However, with big effort comes big rewards. Surveys tend to take around 45 minutes and can payout as much as £10. If you can hit the sweet spot with this survey site you could make some good money.
In terms of pay per hour it's potentially one of the highest so we'd definitely recommend giving it a go.
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Survey Bods
£3 upon sign up and profile completion.
Who are they? SurveyBods work with top companies that want your opinion.
Rewards: Cash, Amazon vouchers and prize draws.
Amount per survey: 50p - £3
Min. reward threshold: £15
Our review: The surveys usually take around 10 minutes and are pretty easy to complete. You have to be as honest as possible as they have a "strike system". 3 bad surveys and you're out (we like to see it as a challenge).
They're a well trusted site that work with top brands and well worth joining through our link for a £3 cash bonus when signing up. Make sure you complete your profile too. Plus their site is a lot more snazzy than a lot of the others...
Sign up to Survey Bods »
The OpinionPanel Community
Members get £10 just for signing up.
Who are they? They are the UK’s largest research panel for anyone aged 13-30. They offer interesting surveys and online focus groups for big brands and universities, with their research often reaching the media spotlight!
Rewards: Amazon and high-street vouchers.
Amount per survey: 50p-£4 per survey, £30 - £50 for online focus groups.
Min. reward threshold: £25
Our review: The OpinionPanel Community are a trusted site and their surveys take around 10 minutes to complete. The majority of surveys tend to pay out around £1-2.
There is also mobile compatibility so you can complete surveys on the go.
Sign up to OpinionPanel »
Valued Opinions
£10 voucher per hour.
Who are they? Valued Opinions are part of a larger market research group. They send out online surveys to members whose profiles match broad demographics and requirements.
Rewards: Vouchers (inc. Amazon, M&S, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis).
Amount per survey: £1 - £5.
Min. reward threshold: £10.
Our review: They use your profile to send you only relevant surveys to complete.
The surveys are usually quite interesting and can take anything from 10-30 minutes each, so within just one hour you could bag yourself a £10 voucher.
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