Pure Profile

Au

Best payer, you can receive messages via email or sms and yes they do pay cash. Early on you were able to make $1 with 1 mouse click now it is roughly 10 cents per click - still worth it as there are many more oppurtunities

Lightspeed panel (male)

Lightspeed panel(female)

Au

Receive points that are redeemable for credit through PayPal, online gift vouchers or donation to charities. Plus you will automatically be entered to win $1,500 in the Lightspeed prize draw

Valued Opinions

Au

Receive up to $5 for each survey you complete, and up to $50 for completed specialist surveys. Rewards redeemed through a variety of ways.
Plus all new members go into the draw to win the brand new iPod Nano.

Comment: Go through periods where they may want one gender only (e.g. Males)

FatCatRewards

Au

Earn cash rewards completing offers, entering competitions, taking surveys, product sampling and telling friends about Fat Cat Rewards. Join free today and every new member receives a $10 signup bonus.

Rewards Central

Au

Australian site that awards points for clicks, surveys or shopping. Redeem points for cash, prizes or vouchers. (Roughly 100 points = $1)

Spidermetrix

Au

Pretty fun; give your opinion on website features. Rewards — earn spiderVouchers, in various denominations, from a variety of online stores. If there is a particular store you want to purchase something from, and you have enough points, let them know and they will do our best to arrange it for you.

Real cash, either a cheque mailed directly to Australians

Stable Research

Au

Small focus group discussions, one to one interviews or as surveys. Payment varies on a per hour basis and according to subject matter

Ciao! Surveys

Au

Gives you rewards worth $1-5 AUD in cash or gifts, or enter you into a prize drawing for a range of great prizes in return for every online survey you complete!

Interactive Opinions

Au

Rewards for surveys and polls which include payments of money, goods and prizes.

McNair Ingenuity Research

Au

Conducts research on specific topics, such as cars, financial products or even your views on social issues. Sometimes these are short telephone surveys. At other times you may be asked to fill out a questionnaire, or even be invited to participate in a discussion group.
If you decide to take part in a survey we will offer an incentive such as a gift voucher, payment or prize draw.

Opinion Matters

Au

Earn Prize points which can be exchanged for cash

My View

Au

Depending on the type of survey (face to face, telephone, internet) can earn cash

Real Time Research

Au

Earn cash. Australian based Realtime Research will contact you by email, SMS, or telephone to participate in: Small group discussions (focus groups)
Product testing in a venue near you
On line surveys
Trialling products in your home.

Taylor Research

Au

Incentives are usually cash but could also be in the form of vouchers or products.

Comment:

AMSRS, AMRO,IQCA

Field Force

Au

Field Force is a Market Research company that conducts surveys on a variety of topics and we may be commissioned by many companies to research their goods or services. They implement Web Surveys, Interviews and Focus Group projects throughout Australia. Pays cash (e.g. $10 for a survey, $60 for a focus group)

The Human Network

Au

If you are selected and you fully complete a subsequent project, then you will receive payment by cash or cheque

Comment: AMSRS member

American Consumer Opinion

Int.

Good money reward system. Win money in monthly drawings just for being a member, win money in drawings when you fill out a screener (a short questionnaire), and earn money each time you fill out a survey (a longer questionnaire).

Comment: Business Online Program. Despite their name they accept non - US residents and sell themselves as having a worldwide panel

Survey Savvy

Int.

For each survey you qualify for and complete, you earn an average of $US3. All payments are sent in U.S. currency, in the form of a check sent via the U.S. Postal Service. Comment: BBB Online Program,

BB Privacy Program, Good long term reputation

Global Test Market

Int.

Awards Market points which are redeemed for cash. Minimum needed to exchange is 1000 points. Comment: Business Online Program.

Brand Institute

Int.

The amount of payment for a study varies depending on the nature of the study. The general range is $5 - $75. If you have family, mention that and you get more surveys.

Comment: Business Online Program.

Gang Gang

Int.

Receive cash rewards or be entered into a cash sweepstakes drawing

Planet Pulse

Int

You are rewarded with a point system called PULSES for every survey that you take.  The number of Pulses that you receive for each survey will depend on the length of the survey and ranges from 100 to 500 points.  Pulses are redeemable for cash, a variety of gifts or you can even choose to donate it to charity. Payment via Paypal.

Smart E points

Int.

Cash Payments for surveys, clicks, reading emails, shopping etc

Contractor Advisory Board

Int.

Minimum of $10 U.S. to $200 U.S. or more, depending of the length of the online survey or discussion

Surveys.com

Int.

Rewarded with cash incentives through Paypal.

Your Say

Int.

Cash and gifts, Rewards points, which converts into even more cash, Lucky draw entries, Your own shopping e-mall where you get cash back on all your purchases

Snap Dollars

Int.

Get paid to read emails. $5 instant bonus for completing profile. Up to $10 a survey.

Note: some members are complaining that they are not receiving payment and feel this may be a spam site. NOT RECOMMENDED

Haystack Research

Au

Respondents who take part in a particular research each receive $50.00 cash for two hours as an incentive.  Larger amounts of money are paid for lengthier groups or when more difficult specifications are required. Groups are held in the day and in the evening and we have locations for venues in all areas.

Feedback plus

Au

Attend a feedback session in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane cities

CBScheers

Au

Get paid to shop. Register as a mystery shopper. Also regularly runs surveys

Farron Research

Au

Require Market research group discussion participants. Typical assignments look like: “Need females 35-50 years old for a 2.5hour alcohol group discussion in the City. Pre-task homework applies, “good incentive”. Also occasionally run surveys.

Comment:

IQCA, MRSA. member

The great Australian Survey

Au

Complete a 5 minute survey and go into a draw to win $10,000

Nielsen

Au

Join the Nielsen consumer panel and you will have the ability to influence the products you see on store shelves when you go shopping. By participating you earn valuable gift points. Those points are redeemable toward great thank you gifts offered in their catalogue.

Survey Village

Au

Free to join and no cost to participate. Choose your reward from a choice of 12 online and high street stores. At time of writing included gift cards to Rebel Sports, and Sussan

Zoom Cash

Au

Fill out a 30 second profile and join who delivers you the latest competitions, free offers and paid surveys directly via email.

They promise to only offer you the most relevant targeted offers that they feel match your profile. Can unsubscribe at anytime.

Qualified Opinions

Au

Syndicate entry to Saturday Night Lotto. Also Cash Bonuses or $50 Petrol Bonuses (Caltex)

Rewards Palace

Au

Rewards Palace allows you to earn points from shopping with their reward partners, participating in online surveys and competitions, participating in reward emails and referring others to Rewards Palace.. Join now for FREE and get a FREE Lotto entry! You also get your first 100 points free to get you started and go into the draw for monthly petrol vouchers. Rewards Palace has the highest paying rewards partners of any Australian rewards portal so you get more value from your points.

Global Reviews

Au

Prizes include such things as free nights in hotels around Australia and New Zealand as well as cash prizes and prize packs

Australian Opinion Research

Reward you for helping them either by paying you a cash amount or entering you in a cash prize draw. Cash prizes range from $1500 to $10,000 and cash payments range from $10 to $50 depending upon the length of the survey and detail required.

AC Nielsen scanner

Au

By joining the Nielsen consumer panel, you will have the ability to influence the products you see on store shelves when you go shopping. Participation is free and easy. The will send you a hand-held scanner designed to read barcodes on items that you buy. You send them your information: you earn valuable gift points. Those points are redeemable towards great thank you gifts offered in their catalogue

AMR Interactive

Au

Have monthly prize draws for cash

Australia Post Lifestyle Survey

Au

Fill out a survey and they send you products and information relevant to your interests etc. Entry into a competition to win cash, good Sony prizes also a sonystyle.com.au discount coupon just for entering.

e-sensor

Au

e-sensor conducts short online surveys over the Internet to trial a wide range of products & services. Earn 10 points and then get a prize

Nestle Survey

Au

The survey should only take about 15 minutes to fill in for a chance to win $5000 dollars

Comment:

May then use your answers to contact you with more relevant offers, samples, information and special promotions

Opinions paid

Au

For each survey you complete you will receive reward points known as 'Zoints'. Once you have earned enough Zoints, you will be able to shop for items displayed in our rewards catalogue

ekas

Au

Many (not all) of the surveys will include an incentive or an entry for a cash prize draw. Select Opinion Leader Panel members may also be recruited for telephone surveys, mystery shopping and focus groups, which may also provide further cash incentives.

Australian Shoppers Survey

Au

FREE 12 month membership to Shoppers Advantage (valued at $19.95), which saves you an average of 20% on around 25,000 leading branded products. A chance to win one of ten $2,000 cash prizes. Plus A Bonus FREE 12 month membership to Presidential Card (valued at $49.95) which entitles you to generous discounts on quality accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and automotive services.

Comment: Member of ADMA. Note their “Use of information policy” – they can supply your information to other organisations who may want to contact you.

Consumer Link

Au

All respondents to a survey go into a draw to win one of many cash prizes. The amount will vary depending upon the length and scope of the survey. Details of prizes are provided in the invitation email that we send out to you.

Comment: There are a number of country sites for consumerlink.com. A quick scam scan on forums showed that panellists thought they were a waste of time. Note: this does not necessarily mean the Australian site is the same.

Sweetcollect

Au

Earn free sweets for joining other websites, shopping online, completing surveys or referring friends. Comment: Thought I had seen it all. The UK site of the same name got a bad wrap as they never sent the sweets, however Australian site members say they have received theirs.

Talent 2 Survey

Au

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. For every completed survey, we will donate $1 to The Starlight Foundation.

What do you think?

Au

Earn gifts, vouchers and specialty items from their rewards catalogue and auctions!

Zoom Panel

Au

Earn points, prizes or gift certificates when you complete eligible surveys. Redeem points for valuable merchandise or charitable donations

That’s what I think

Au

Sometimes, you will be able to earn rewards and incentives for participating. But, the main reason to get involved is to have your opinions heard!

Opinion World

Au

Every survey allows you to support a charity and/or play an Instant Win Game as well as additional rewards

Advisory Panel

Int.

Randomly awards 10 prizes of $100 for every survey. Only those who complete the questions for a survey are eligible for awards. Comment: Amateurish Website but forums say they pay up.

Beta Research

Int

Immediately Be Entered Into A Drawing For A $1,000 in Cash

Participate In Quarterly Grand Prize Drawings (Digital Cameras, DVD Players, etc.)

Receive Special "Thank You" Gifts After Each Survey (Phone Cards, etc.)

Cyber Pulse

Int.

Conduct drawings for 10 $100 awards for every topic about once a month. Only those who complete surveys are eligible for prizes.

Dynamic Rewards

Int

Earn points when you shop and redeem them for great rewards.

Comment: A bit like frequent flyer points but no ability to earn cash. Only worthwhile if you are going to shop online.

Global Opinions

Int.

Each survey you complete earns you another entry in the quarterly sweepstakes. Each quarter, awards 11 panelists with one of the following prizes:

2 Prizes of $1,000 each
3 Prizes of $500 each
6 Prizes of $250 each

May also send you products to review. Comment: Very honest website in terms of what they do with your data. Very active in the Australian market in terms of designing and distributing surveys.

Keynote Research Panel

Int.

Evaluate leading Web sites. Different rewards like Amazon gift certificates

Product Testing Services

Int.

Depending on the actual value of the product tested, it may be in keeping the product itself. It may be cash, coupon or gift certificate. We also sometimes have a drawing in which one or several respondents have a chance at winning a substantial prize.

Socratic Forum

Int.

Most surveys offer drawings for online gift certificates, cash prizes, or electronic equipment. A number of surveys also offer guaranteed incentive payments to members who qualify for and complete those surveys.

Songpeople

Int.

Research for the music industry, listen to tracks and give your opinion. Choose a prize you would like to win, iPod, amazon.com vouchers, etc

Study Response

Int.

Offer raffle-type incentives for participation, typically in the form of a gift certificate to a popular online vendor such as Amazon.com.

UCSD Attention and Perception Lab

Int

Participate in web attention and perception research and go into a draw to win Cash prizes. Requires your email address only and it is academic research

Vanderbilt University elab

Int.

Every month eLab holds a random drawing for a cash prize of $250 or more. As a registered panellist, you are eligible for the drawing. Your chance of winning increases as you participate in our experiments and surveys. if you choose to participate in an eLab experiment or survey, you are also eligible for separate drawings for cash prizes of $100 or more