2,431 paid studies opened this week

Get paid $75–$450 to share your opinion

Real focus groups from real brands. 30–90 minutes. Pay by PayPal, Venmo, or check — usually within 7 days.

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How it works

Three steps from sign-up to payout.

1

Create your free profile

Tell us a bit about you. Takes under 2 minutes. We use it to match you to studies you'll actually qualify for.

2

Get matched to paid studies

We email you when something fits. Online groups, 1-on-1 interviews, or in-person sessions in your city.

3

Get paid — usually in days

Payouts via PayPal, Venmo, prepaid Visa, or check. Most studies pay within 7 days of completion.

Real studies. Real pay.

Recent examples from our partner network.

Zoom focus group$150

Streaming Habits — Online Video Group

Major streaming platform

75 min
On-site, select cities$200

Coffee Taste Test — In-Person

National coffee brand

90 min
1-on-1 video interview$250

Banking App Usability Interview

Top-5 US bank

60 min
Online survey + diary$125

Parents of Kids 5–10 — Snacks Study

Fortune 500 CPG brand

45 min
Focus group$450

EV Owners Driving Experience

Global automaker

2 hr in-person
Online video group$75

New Skincare Concept Test

Beauty brand

30 min

Members are getting paid

Stories from real people earning real money.

★★★★★
"I made $625 in my first month doing two evening Zoom groups a week. Easiest side income I've ever had."

Maya R.

Austin, TX

$625 / mo
★★★★★
"Did a 90-minute in-person taste test and walked out with $200 cash. Free coffee and snacks too. Wild."

Derrick W.

Atlanta, GA

$200 / session
★★★★★
"I'm a stay-at-home mom and these online studies fit around naptime. Paid for our family vacation last year."

Priya S.

Brooklyn, NY

$3,400 / yr
★★★★★
"Got picked for a car study that paid $450 for two hours. Honestly thought it was a scam until PayPal hit."

Jordan T.

Denver, CO

$450 / session

Common questions

Is this really free to join?+

Yes. PaidPanel is 100% free. We're paid by the research firms running the studies.

How much can I realistically earn?+

Most active members earn $200–$800/month. Top earners with in-demand profiles (parents, business decision-makers, EV owners, etc.) make $1,500+.

How do I get paid?+

PayPal, Venmo, prepaid Visa, Amazon e-gift card, or check. You choose. Most payouts arrive within 7 days.

Do I need any experience?+

No. You just need an honest opinion. Brands want everyday people, not professionals.

Where do you operate?+

Online studies are open to most of the US, Canada, UK, and AU. In-person studies are in major metro areas.

Your opinion is worth money.

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