Top Survey Sites of 2021
A historical look at the five survey services selected by SurveyPolice for 2021.
Historical feature · Reference date label: January 1, 2021; updated June 28, 2021
This archive follows the five selections in SurveyPolice’s 2021 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.
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 2021 feature
The article kept PaidViewpoint first and discussed dashboard invitations, Trait surveys and PayPal redemption.
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 2021 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 2021 feature
Tellwut remained second with community polls, external surveys and point-based rewards.
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 2021 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. PrizeRebel
In the 2021 feature
PrizeRebel entered the five selections as an alternative combining surveys with other activities.
Questions for a reader today
Compare the survey route with other advertiser tasks, including any costs. Keep completion evidence and check whether an offer partner or the platform handles missing credit.
Separately researched provider terms
Public information checked 2026-10-23; this is distinct from the 2021 snapshot.
The official homepage states US$5 for PayPal. Gift-card denominations and other reward requirements vary.
Official support explicitly includes these four markets and describes wider global availability. This array is a verified subset, not an exhaustive country whitelist.
Read the full PrizeRebel profile and official sources
Visit PrizeRebel4. Prolific
In the 2021 feature
Prolific represented research-study participation within a broader survey-site shortlist.
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 2021 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 Prolific5. Branded Surveys
In the 2021 feature
Branded Surveys completed the top five with a points-based consumer survey service.
Questions for a reader today
Compare approved points with pending points and check local cash or voucher methods. A historic loyalty tier or joining offer can have different conditions today.
Separately researched provider terms
Public information checked 2026-10-23; this is distinct from the 2021 snapshot.
500 points. The US reward page equates this to US$5; regional currency and reward denominations must be checked.
Official regional reward pages explicitly address United States, Canadian and UK residents. This record does not assert availability elsewhere.
Read the full Branded Surveys profile and official sources
Visit Branded SurveysHonorable mentions
YouGov
YouGov was listed as an honorable mention outside the five selections.
Check the country-specific panel and reward catalog. Invitation topics, point values and redemption thresholds should be read from the applicable regional service.
A Mevumo profile for YouGov 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 2020: PrizeRebel, Branded Surveys.
Outside the five compared with 2020: YouGov, Epoll Surveys.
Read the 2020 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 2021 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.