Honest reviews of paid survey sites and GPT sites
I’m Mikael. I have tested ways to earn extra money online since 2015, and I show my tests and payouts on YouTube. Here you can find the sites that work in your country, see what you can really earn, and learn which sites to avoid.
Extra money on the side, not a salary. Most sites I cover are free to join.
Mikael (EarnWithMike)
Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerI started looking for ways to earn extra money online in 2015 and started PaidFromSurveys in 2016. A virtual assistant helps with research and many first tests. I check every article before it goes live.
Learn more about MikaelHow we test
The tester opens a real account, uses the earning methods, and asks for a payout when that is possible. Each review says who tested it, and what was and was not tested.
“Payout verified” means we have clear proof that the site pays. The review says whose proof it is.
Read how we test and rateAffiliate disclosure
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you join through them, I may earn a commission. It costs you nothing and does not decide my ratings or my lists.
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Which survey sites work where you live?
The best sites depend most of all on your country. A site with lots of surveys in the US can have almost none in India or Nigeria. Pick your country to see the sites I recommend there.
USA
UK
Canada
Australia
India
Philippines
South Africa
NigeriaChoose how you want to earn
Surveys are only one way. Each list compares the sites I recommend for that task, with the minimum cashout and the payment methods.
Not sure which type fits you?Surveys vs GPT sites vs cashback apps: what’s the difference?YouTube · 6:40 · September 2026
Three sites I tested and got paid by
These are not the best sites for everyone. They are three sites I tested myself, got paid by and tested again in 2026. Each review shows my proof and the drawbacks.
Opinion Inn
Retested October 2026
High pay per survey and a $10 joining bonus. Cash out at $25 with PayPal.
Where it works bestUS, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore and India. In other countries, expect around 2 to 3 surveys a week.
Branded Surveys
Retested October 2026
Surveys pay quite well, you can cash out from $5, and active members get a bonus of up to 19%. I have been paid many times since I first tested it in 2019.
Where it worksOnly the US, UK and Canada.
Freecash
Last tested October 2, 2026
Games, offers and surveys. Cash out from $5 to PayPal, gift cards or crypto. I have used it since 2020 and have been paid many times.
Where it works bestThe US, UK, Canada and other high-paying countries. Far fewer offers in other countries.
More of my payouts (Swagbucks, Prime Opinion, PaidViewpoint) are on my About page.
Watch my intro · 1:42
Who I am, how I test sites, and what you can realistically expect.
On YouTube: PaidFromSurveys (@EarnWithMike)550,000+ subscribers · 2,000+ videos · since 2017
Watch my tests on YouTubeWho is behind PaidFromSurveys?
Hi, I’m Mikael. I started looking for ways to earn extra money online in 2015 and started PaidFromSurveys in 2016. In 2017, I started my YouTube channel. Today it has more than 550,000 subscribers.
A virtual assistant helps me with research and with many of the first website tests. I check every article before it goes live. Each updated review says who did the test.
What the labels on my reviews mean
- Personally tested
- I or my assistant used a real account. The review says who.
- Payout verified
- We have clear proof that the site pays. The review says whose proof it is: mine or another user’s.
- Research only
- Nobody on our team logged in. The review says so.
How I make money: some sites pay me a commission when you join through my links. Fewer than 1 in 10 of the platforms I review pay me. Payment does not decide a rating or a place in my lists.
Read my storyHow I test and rate sitesWho writes and checks the reviewsAffiliate disclosure
Watch my tests on YouTubeWhat to expect before you join
- Your country matters most.The same site can have many surveys in one country and almost none in another.
- You will not qualify for every survey.That is normal, and it does not mean the site is a scam. Why you don’t qualify, and 10 tips
- You never pay to join.A real survey site pays you, not the other way around.
Walk away if a site:
- asks you to pay to join,
- promises that you can get rich, or
- makes the payout very hard to reach or hides the rules for withdrawing.
What readers and viewers say
“…I think I’ll stick to branded surveys. Low threshold, only need 500 points to redeem and it hits my PayPal within 20 minutes.”
“…now I make about 5 dollars a day as a side money from various websites.”
“…I was able to earn my first $15 in a week from surveys. I appreciate the work you’re doing as the make money online space is full of scammers and over promising gurus.”
“It really helped me brought a new 5 g samsung phone of midrange with doing survey for 3 years as a student”
“This guy is the only realistic one, never ever lied in his channel… Sad thing is people like big false numbers instead of small-modest real ones…”
“…I manage to withdraw $70 every two months from Pure Profile, so it acts as a regular income. Very handy when you only have the pension to rely on.”
“I have learned alot from your explanations because I encountered alot of scams on surveys that promised to pay high.”
“Glad I found your channel I just signed up with Prime Opinion and it’s legit, I cashed out $20 to see if it was real…”
“…it is very obvious to see that the word and win app is not a legit app. Thanks once again for this eye opener.”
“I have been using Askable for awhile now… I have been paid via PayPal for the AI Interviews, some $5 or $20.”
“Out of all the make money now people out there I feel that your the most honest and give the most detailed info.”
“Pawns, ySense, Attapoll, Honeygain and Mobrog works for me… Half of them are US UK only.”
“…your videos have been super helpful for me to earn some extra money during my Masters on a Scholarship…”
“I was about to quit doing surveys But now bcos of u, I registered in 8 sites and all are working good. From india”
“I would add a site I’ve had good success with: Attapoll Pay out via Paypal (in cash and not gift cards).”
“…Really love your honest and clarity on these topics. Good job man A follower from Africa, Burundi 🇧🇮”
“From the sites you have shared in this channel, have made extra 200+ pounds and still counting”
“Thanks for your honest review of this Survey experience. It is a resource to guide one’s decision”
Comments from readers on PaidFromSurveys and viewers on my YouTube channel. Shortened, but the words and spelling are theirs. Their results are their own. What you earn depends on your country, your profile and your time.
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