Compare Online Survey Companies

You can supplement your income by taking online surveys. But just imagine what you could do if you filled out paid surveys with multiple companies. But which survey companies are best? Which are here today but gone tomorrow? Which ones are free to join?

Freebuggy has taken the guess work out by lining up the top 5 paid survey companies. These are quality outfits. But do your homework and check each one out thoroughly for yourself. Like anything, Terms and Conditions apply to all these programs. And enjoy!

Top 5 Companies...

Survey Payoff.com - Good payout. Free membership. You choose between cash and gift certificates.

Best Online Surveys - This one is cool because this lady actually helps you get hooked up with the best surveys and shows you how to effectively make a bunch of cash.

Secret Shoppers Needed - Marketing companies are desperate for public opinion. As a secret shopper you get a $1000 cash card, you shop for whatever you want and then complete a retail shopping survey based on your experience. The products are yours to keep.

Survey Club - Free to join. Payouts during the time of this review hovered around $20 per survey.

The Runners-up...

Nielsen Ratings - Just like the Nielsen television ratings...except it's for the internet. Win prizes from an outfit you trust. They ask particpants to download software, which makes some folks nervous.

Lightspeed Consumer Panel - Uses a points system where you can put them toward cash or a bunch of different prizes. Free to join.

USA Survey Panel - This outfit has the added convenience of emailing you when particular suveys become available. Free to join.

Greenfield Surveys - Free to join. You are entered into a bi-weekly sweepstakes. You can also opt for cash paying surveys.

OpinionSquare - Free to join. As a bonus, you're entered to win $100,000 just for joining. They do require you to download software but their privacy policy is nice and strict.

New Kids on the Block...

Survey4Profit.com - Payout is between $5 and $75 per survey. Free to join. They also have big prizes like big plasma TVs, iPods, etc.

SurveyMonster.net - Free to join. Pays out per completed survey.