What makes paid research different?
More time, more selection and usually more detailed feedback. Applications can include screening before you are invited.
EARNDECK GUIDE
Paid Focus Groups US
Discussion-led research for people happy to spend longer on a topic and go beyond one-click answers.
DEEPER RESEARCH
- Online or in-person
- Usually screened first
- Longer sessions
Value the minutes, not just the headline.
Check duration, selection risk, reward method and whether the study is online or in-person.
TRACKED PLATFORMS
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PAID RESEARCH
Respondent
Longer-form research and interviews
CashoutTo verify
PaymentTo verify
TimeTo verify
● Editorial listing
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PAID RESEARCH
User Interviews
Research interviews and participant studies
CashoutTo verify
PaymentTo verify
TimeTo verify
● Editorial listing
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PAID RESEARCH
Opinium
UK opinion, polling and public-affairs research
Cashout£25
PaymentPayment choice offered at threshold
TimeVaries by survey
● Editorial listing
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PAID RESEARCH
Prolific
Better-paid academic and commercial research
Cashout£6/$6 combined approved balance
PaymentPayPal
TimeVaries by research study
● Editorial listing
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PAID RESEARCH
TestingTime
Research studies and user tests
CashoutTo verify
PaymentTo verify
TimeTo verify
● Editorial listing