There are a growing number of paid survey companies (market research companies that allow members to make money just by taking online surveys). There are many more paid online survey companies than what we have reviewed here. Panelist are paid both for taking surveys online and for participating in online focus groups. We have only reviewed paid survey companies that have very good payment plans or appear to have future potential. We will continue to review more companies in the near future and list them on our site.
Can I really make money taking surveys online? Please read this informative article on Paid Surveys.
Special Note: For those seeking to get paid taking surveys, please be aware there are companies on the web that are charging a fee to join to participate in taking online surveys for money. No one should ever pay a fee for the opportunity of taking surveys online. The paid survey companies that we review are 100% FREE to join. Below is a listing of companies that pays cash for online surveys without ever charging a fee to those members who join.
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MySurvey (from NFO World Group) launched in early 2001. They pay members varying amounts to take online surveys ranging from $.10 for simple one question surveys, all the way up to $10 for larger surveys. The referral program pays members $1.50 for each new member referred. New members get $.25 when they join and are automatically entered into daily drawings for $100 (there is always a winner). Members also get an entry into a $10000 drawing that happens multiple times a year for each survey they complete. Available to US residents only. $10 minimum payout. One of the best, very frequent surveys.
SurveySavvy launched in late September, 2000. They are, easily, one of the best ways to get paid for your opinion on the net. $3 for each online survey a member takes plus $2 for surveys taken by direct referrals and $1/survey for indirect referrals. SurveySavvy is fully international.
SpiderMetrix is a unique sort of opinion service that doesn't take itself quite as seriously as the rest. Members are paid to take internet surveys and/or evaluate websites. Small (quickie) surveys pay anywhere from 1-10 points (see below for cash value) and full surveys pay between 20 and 50 points. They also run contest surveys that pay 50, 30 and 20 points to the top three best responses. The current conversion rate for cash is 1 point = $.08 to $.10 (depending on how many points you cash in at once). The conversion rate for online money is 1 point = $.06 to $.105. Signing up is worth a total of 6 points if you complete your profile and take the trial survey. Additionally, members will receive 1 point for each survey completed by a referral.
American Consumer Opinions Panel pays members in a number of ways... All registered members are automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win $250. Screener (short) internet surveys get members entries into additional cash drawings. Longer surveys pay members either in free products/gifts or in cash ranging from $4 to $25 per survey. Online focus groups pay $25 or more. ACOP is a very international company with versions of their site available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and Japanese.
GlobalTestMarket has been around since 1999, has grown over the years and is currently available in over 200 countries and still growing. As a member of GlobalTestMarket, you will receive MarketPoints for taking surveys and joining panels. These MarketPoints are redeemable for cash and prizes. They also have a referral program where you can earn 20 MarketPoints every time you refer a friend.
MySurvey (from NFO World Group) launched in early 2001. They pay members varying amounts to take online surveys ranging from $.10 for simple one question surveys, all the way up to $10 for larger surveys. The referral program pays members $1.50 for each new member referred. New members get $.25 when they join and are automatically entered into daily drawings for $100 (there is always a winner). Members also get an entry into a $10000 drawing that happens multiple times a year for each survey they complete. Available to US residents only. $10 minimum payout. One of the best, very frequent surveys. 
SurveySavvy launched in late September, 2000. They are, easily, one of the best ways to get paid for your opinion on the net. $3 for each online survey a member takes plus $2 for surveys taken by direct referrals and $1/survey for indirect referrals. SurveySavvy is fully international. 
SpiderMetrix is a unique sort of opinion service that doesn't take itself quite as seriously as the rest. Members are paid to take internet surveys and/or evaluate websites. Small (quickie) surveys pay anywhere from 1-10 points (see below for cash value) and full surveys pay between 20 and 50 points. They also run contest surveys that pay 50, 30 and 20 points to the top three best responses. The current conversion rate for cash is 1 point = $.08 to $.10 (depending on how many points you cash in at once). The conversion rate for online money is 1 point = $.06 to $.105. Signing up is worth a total of 6 points if you complete your profile and take the trial survey. Additionally, members will receive 1 point for each survey completed by a referral. 
American Consumer Opinions Panel pays members in a number of ways... All registered members are automatically entered in a monthly drawing to win $250. Screener (short) internet surveys get members entries into additional cash drawings. Longer surveys pay members either in free products/gifts or in cash ranging from $4 to $25 per survey. Online focus groups pay $25 or more. ACOP is a very international company with versions of their site available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and Japanese. 
GlobalTestMarket has been around since 1999, has grown over the years and is currently available in over 200 countries and still growing. As a member of GlobalTestMarket, you will receive MarketPoints for taking surveys and joining panels. These MarketPoints are redeemable for cash and prizes. They also have a referral program where you can earn 20 MarketPoints every time you refer a friend.
