Introduction
As we enter the new year, we are all looking for new opportunities to make some extra money. One of the easiest ways to make money is through online surveys. In this post, we will focus on the most reliable sites with paid surveys in South Africa.
There are thousands of websites that allow people to complete surveys for money. Searching the internet for the ones that are worth your time and effort may seem daunting. I’ve done the research and compiled a comprehensive list that will hopefully save you a lot of time and effort. All you need to do is read, click and proceed to each website to pick the one that you like the most.
Overview of Paid Surveys
These paid surveys are questionnaires that companies use in order to get feedback about their products. This feedback informs companies about the preferences and behaviors of their consumers. By participating in paid surveys, you can provide vital information that could help shape the next great product.
There are numerous types of surveys out there. Some are in the form of product testing, where you get a new product before it’s launched on the market. You are then required to write a review of the product. Other surveys require you to complete small tasks for money. While others are geared toward market research, asking for opinions and attitudes on various products and brands.
The amount you get paid is determined by the availability of surveys and how many of them you are able to complete. Some paid surveys only pay a few cents whilst others pay a couple of dollars. Therefore, it would be very difficult to make paid surveys your only source of income but it could be a good way to make some extra cash.
The Top 20 Sites With Paid Survey in South Africa
1. Swagbucks
Swagbucks is one of the most popular survey websites in the world. You can earn points for each survey that you complete. The points can be converted to cash or gift cards. The average amount you can expect to earn per survey is between $1 to $5. There are a variety of surveys on Swagbucks, including watching videos and shopping online. Swagbucks pays its users via PayPal or gift cards.
Rating: 4/5
2. Toluna
Toluna is a must-join for anyone who wants to start earning extra money in South Africa. The main way to earn money on this site is through paid surveys but this is not the only way. Toluna also allows you to test products for reviews and they often host free contests for their users to win gifts. You can get paid with PayPal, gift cards, or products.
Rating: 4/5
3. ySense
ySense is another very popular paid Survey website in South Africa that is available in many other countries. The number of daily surveys available is very good but you will need to qualify for each survey before you can take it. You can also earn money by inviting friends and taking online offers. They pay out via PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, or gift cards.
Rating: 4/5
4. Mobrog
Mobrog is one of the most user-friendly websites with paid surveys in South Africa. Like ySense, many surveys are available daily, but you will have to answer a few questions before qualifying to take the surveys. The pay is relatively low, ranging from $0.70 to $2 but the density of surveys available makes up for the pay. Mobrog pays via PayPal or Skrill.
Rating: 4/5
5. PrizeRebel
PrizeRebel is considered to be a GPT (get-paid-to) due to the variety of ways in which you can earn on the site. You can earn money by watching videos, playing games, taking surveys, inviting friends, and much more. You get instant access to thousands of surveys and tasks that you can complete for points which are then converted to cash. PrizeRebel pays via PayPal or gift cards.
Rating: 4/5
6. Triaba
Triaba has a survey website for South Africa and a mobile application called OpionApp which you can use to complete surveys. The only way to earn money on Triaba is through surveys and you shouldn’t expect a huge number of them. However, with their mobile app, it is extremely convenient for you to take surveys anywhere and at any time. You can earn from R5 to R45 for each survey that you complete. Your cash can be obtained via PayPal or gift cards.
Rating: 3/5
7. Myiyo
Myiyo is an international company that also has a dedicated panel for South Africa. It is an easy-to-use site that only offers surveys to its members. Every survey you complete is used as market research to help companies make their products better. The longer the survey, the higher the pay. You get paid via PayPal.
Rating: 3/5
8. Freecash
Freecash is a site that allows you to complete multiple tasks online to earn money and not just surveys. Plus, you can also earn through regular cash contests. For every task or survey that you complete, you get paid in coins. A thousand coins are equal to $1 and the awesome thing about Freecash is that you can cash out your coins any time you want to.
Rating: 3/5
9. Univox
Univox is an international paid survey website that is also available in South Africa. Primarily you earn money by completing surveys but you can also take part in contests and inviting friends. The daily density of surveys is a bit low but the pay is fairly decent for each survey when compared to other sites. You can get paid through PayPal or gift cards.
Rating: 3/5
10. Honeygain
Honeygain is one of the most interesting websites on this list. Mainly because you do not have to complete surveys to earn money. You passively earn by downloading the Honeygain application which is available on almost all electronic devices. You share your unused bandwidth with the application and that is how you make money without doing anything. Those with unlimited data plans (like I do with Rain), benefit the most from Honeygain.
Rating: 3/5
11. Surveyeah
Arguably one of the simplest sites to join in South Africa to complete surveys is Surveyeah. There aren’t many paid surveys available, but they are relatively easy to complete. Therefore, it is a good option to keep on hand. Surveyeah pays via PayPal and Amazon gift cards.
Rating: 3/5
12. Reward XP
If surveys are your ultimate goal, then Reward XP might not be a good fit. They do have a few surveys available but the main way to earn money on this site is by downloading and playing games. For those who love playing games or trying the latest games, this site is just right for you. You will be able to have fun while making some extra cash. You can withdraw your earnings via PayPal, Bitcoin, or gift cards.
Rating: 3/5
13. GrabPoints
GrabPoints is an excellent get-paid-to site. It is lower on the list simply because it is a worldwide site. Therefore, you would need to be patient to find which surveys you qualify for if you are in South Africa. However, compared to other sites, it pays relatively well in relation to the amount of time spent. GrabPoints is not only a paid survey site. You can also earn money by completing microtasks, watching videos, downloading apps, taking offers, and more. You can withdraw your earnings via PayPal.
Rating: 3/5
14. Peer2Profit
Peer2Profit is very similar to Honeygain. You earn by downloading and installing their software and sharing your unused bandwidth. This site allows you to earn passively. It’s simply “plug and play”. You can get paid via different cryptocurrencies or cash through different means.
Rating: 3/5
15. Superpay.me
Superpay.me is a site with paid surveys in South Africa but you can also join from any country. You will need to exercise some patience in order to find surveys that you qualify for. However, because there is a huge amount of daily surveys and multiple ways to earn, like clicking ads, taking offers, watching videos, etc, you will have a lot of opportunities. The payment threshold for this site is about $1, which means that you can get paid almost instantly. Superpay.me pays via PayPal, Bitcoin, or Skrill.
Rating: 3/5
16. TMG Panel South Africa
Since TMG Panel has an online survey panel dedicated only to South Africa, you will be able to get more relevant surveys on this site than on some others. You can withdraw your earnings via PayPal or gift cards.
Rating: 3/5
17. FeaturePoints
With FeaturePoints, you can earn money by completing surveys, watching videos, downloading apps, or participating in free contests. However, this site might not have a lot of earning opportunities but it is very easy to use. FeaturePoints pay via PayPal, Bitcoin, or gift cards.
Rating: 3/5
18. GreenPanthera
GreenPanthera only allows you to take surveys in order to win money. It is available in 30 countries, South Africa being one of them. The site has a significant number of surveys but you will need to qualify before taking a survey and this might require some patience. You will be able to withdraw your earnings via PayPal.
Rating: 2/5
19. InstaGC
InstaGC is an international survey platform that offers South Africans a decent opportunity to earn some money. With InstaGC you can also earn by downloading apps, clicking ads, watching videos, betting on sports, and more. They are also one of the fastest payers since you can cash out with only $1. You can withdraw your earnings via PayPal, gift cards, or Bitcoin.
Rating: 2/5
20. Cinchbucks
With Cinchbucks you can earn money by completing surveys and completing simple offers. It is not the most user-friendly platform but you can still find decent opportunities to make money. You can also earn money by playing games, inviting friends, watching videos, shopping online, and more. You can withdraw your earnings via PayPal, Bitcoin, or gift cards.
Rating: 2/5
21. SproutGigs
And as a bonus for reading this far, we have SproutGigs, I am adding it to the list because I think it’s super fantastic and I love it. You won’t be completing any surveys on this site but you can complete simple tasks to earn money. This website allows freelancers and business owners all around the world to connect. You can either sign up as a freelancer or a worker and complete micro tasks for business owners. These microtasks include signing up for websites, writing reviews, liking posts on social media, downloading apps, subscribing to YouTube channels, etc. You will be paid via PayPal.
Rating: 4/5
Conclusion
In conclusion, paid surveys can be a simple and convenient way for one to make extra money online in South Africa. There are obviously many more platforms with paid surveys in South Africa but I’ve simply highlighted the top 20 from the ones that I have used.
Whether you are a student or employed you can still generate some extra income through paid surveys. I encourage you to try out one or more of the websites listed above to find whichever one best suits you. Remember that the amount you make is directly linked to the amount of time and effort you put into it. However, you should not expect to make this your only source of income but it can be a very valuable source of additional income.
You should always be on the lookout for upcoming websites that pop up with opportunities for South Africans to make money online with surveys. Be careful, however, as some of these platforms may be scams trying to take advantage of you. And if you do know of any other websites with paid surveys in South Africa, please share them with us in the comments. And if you have any questions, I would also love to hear from you in the comments. I hope this post has been useful and that we’ve been able to give you a better understanding of the paid survey options available in South Africa. I wish you luck and hope you make some money.
