Top Survey Sites of 2020
A historical look at the five survey services selected by SurveyPolice for 2020.
Historical feature · Reference date label: Source date labels conflict: updated December 29, 2020, originally published January 1, 2021
This archive follows the five selections in SurveyPolice’s 2020 feature. The order and awards belong to that publication. Mevumo’s text is an independent summary and research commentary; it is not a reproduction of its reviews or a Mevumo award.
Read this as a historical list
Past eligibility, bonuses, payout methods and processing times can change. The dated notes below describe what the reference feature covered. Any present-day information is labeled separately and linked to a researched profile. No personal payment test or reader score is implied.
The source labels its update December 29, 2020 and its original publication January 1, 2021. Those labels conflict with their chronological order; they are recorded here without inventing a corrected date.
What an annual selection can tell you
A shortlist is a starting point for research. Compare the task you would perform, the country and age requirements, the reward you could use, and the process for resolving missing credit. Historical praise cannot establish any of those conditions for a current account.
For a fair comparison, keep the time spent screening as well as completing studies, any task costs, approved credit and actual rewards received in your own records. That separates an advertised offer from your result.
1. PaidViewpoint
In the 2020 feature
The leading selection discussed dashboard studies, Trait surveys and PayPal or selected gift-card rewards.
Questions for a reader today
Compare short profile-building questions with research invitations. Confirm which first-payment method is required and whether any lower repeat-redemption threshold applies to your account.
Separately researched provider terms
Public information checked 2026-10-23; this is distinct from the 2020 snapshot.
First redemption: US$15 through PayPal. Eligible accounts in good standing may then redeem at US$10 and subsequently US$5; thresholds can be reset.
The official FAQ describes operation in 50 countries but does not provide a readable public eligibility list. Registration checks residence; no country whitelist is inferred here.
Read the full PaidViewpoint profile and official sources
Visit PaidViewpoint2. Tellwut
In the 2020 feature
Tellwut was presented through community participation and external survey opportunities.
Questions for a reader today
Distinguish community polls from external questionnaires. Check what activity is required to retain poll access and which rewards are available for your residence.
Separately researched provider terms
Public information checked 2026-10-23; this is distinct from the 2020 snapshot.
Varies; check current account reward options. An older official PayPal announcement lists 11,000 points for $25, but this is not treated as a current universal minimum.
The official About page limits reward redemption to residents of the United States and Canada.
Read the full Tellwut profile and official sources
Visit Tellwut3. Prolific
In the 2020 feature
Prolific brought research studies into the top three of the annual list.
Questions for a reader today
Read a study’s requested participation and estimated time, then check the recruitment and payment rules that apply to your residence. A past annual selection does not establish current access.
Separately researched provider terms
Public information checked 2026-10-23; this is distinct from the 2020 snapshot.
Official help allows cashout when combined approved GBP/USD balances reach its stated £6/$6 threshold. Pending study rewards do not count as available funds.
These 52 countries follow the official participation article dated September 2, 2026, rather than an assumption that every OECD country qualifies. Residence, not nationality, determines the listed-country condition. The help page requires participants to be over 18 with a verified account; a waitlist entry does not guarantee admission.
Read the full Prolific profile and official sources
Visit Prolific4. YouGov
In the 2020 feature
YouGov appeared fourth, adding an opinion-research panel to the shortlist.
Questions for a reader today
Check the country-specific panel and reward catalog. Invitation topics, point values and redemption thresholds should be read from the applicable regional service.
The historical note does not confirm present availability. The original YouGov profile path is retained for further research.
5. Epoll Surveys
In the 2020 feature
Epoll Surveys completed the top five, with its entertainment-oriented survey context.
Questions for a reader today
Check the expected media-viewing commitment and any device requirements. Compare available cash or gift-card denominations with the points actually awarded for a completed study.
The historical note does not confirm present availability. The Mevumo profile for Epoll Surveys is currently unavailable.
Honorable mentions
PointClub
PointClub was the honorable mention in this edition.
Distinguish points awaiting approval from available credit. Read how long a study can remain pending and how to contact support before relying on a balance or promotional bonus.
A Mevumo profile for PointClub is not available.
Compare the annual selections
This comparison uses the names in the two reference shortlists. It describes a list change, rather than claiming why a company’s performance changed.
New to the five compared with 2019: YouGov, Epoll Surveys.
Outside the five compared with 2019: OneOpinion, PointClub.
Read the 2019 feature to compare each entry and its historical context.
Names alone do not establish continuity. Rebrands, mergers, closed programs and revised reward rules require a fresh check with the relevant operator before acting.
Keep researching
Use the platform directory for researched profiles, Pick-a-Perk to compare reward features, or Online Surveys 101 for participation guidance. These tools cover a limited researched set and do not guarantee eligibility.
Source: SurveyPolice 2020 annual feature, read October 23, 2026. Its rankings, historical descriptions and later annotations are attributed to that source. Present-day provider facts, where shown, have separate official references in the linked profile.