Overview
Karma
Swagbucks
About
Karma is a smart shopping rewards platform where members can earn cashback, get notifications for products (incl. price drops and restocks), find coupons automatically, and more. Founded in 2014, the platform claims to have saved its member over $200M. Learn more.
About
Swagbucks is one of the most well-known rewards platforms on the web. Here, members can earn and save money by taking surveys, completing offers, scanning receipts, shopping for cash back, and more. Founded in 2008, the platform is owned and operated by Prodege, a marketing and consumer insights company that was founded in 2005. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Helps You
Make Money Save MoneyHelps You
Make Money Save MoneyBest For
Karma is for those who often shop online that are looking for ways to save money, optimize their shopping, and get cashback on their purchases.
Best For
Swagbucks is for anyone looking to earn rewards by doing simple tasks and daily activities. Whether you're looking to earn a bit of extra money or you want some savings on your grocery runs or online shopping trips, Swagbucks nearly has something for everyone. Keep in mind, this platform is not a job replacement and shouldn't be relied on as a steady stream of income!
Age Requirement
18 years oldAge Requirement
13 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Karma and Swagbucks:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Karma:
NoneUnique to Swagbucks:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Karma and Swagbucks:
Deutsch, English, Español, Français, ItalianoUnique to Karma:
हिंदीUnique to Swagbucks:
Dansk, Nederlands, Nynorsk, Polski, SvenskaSupported Devices
Shared by Karma and Swagbucks:
Android Phone, Android Tablet, Computer Browser, iPhone, Smartphone BrowserUnique to Karma:
iPad, Mac ComputerUnique to Swagbucks:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Karma vs the ones on Swagbucks.
Shared By Karma And Swagbucks:
Cashback Online Shopping Savings Promo Code SavingsUnique To Karma:
Price Drop Savings Sweepstakes Online Sweepstakes Monthly Sweepstakes Weekly SweepstakesUnique To Swagbucks:
Browser Gaming Code Entry Rewards Daily Goal Completion Rewards Gaming Offer Completion Market Research ParticipationSummary
Swagbucks has 24 total opportunities while Karma has 9
Swagbucks has 15 more opportunities than Karma
Earner/Saver Comparison: Karma vs Swagbucks
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Karma or Swagbucks? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Karma
Swagbucks
About
Karma Shop members can sign up for free and earn cashback by shopping online via the platform. There are also other features that help members save money and shop smarter, like price drop alerts. After accumulating $30, Karma Cash can be redeemed for actual cash via PayPal.
About
Swagbucks members can earn SB by taking surveys, completing promotional offers, playing games, shopping for cashback, scanning receipts, and more. 1 SB = $0.01. After accumulating $3.00 (~300 SB), earnings can be cashed out via PayPal, gift cards, Payoneer, charity donations, and more.
Type of Income
Semi-PassiveType of Income
Active Semi-PassiveCommissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
$2 fee on all Payoneer payouts.Minimum Payout
$30Minimum Payout
$3.00Payout Options
Shared by Karma and Swagbucks:
PayPalUnique to Karma:
NoneUnique to Swagbucks:
Air Canada Gift Card Amazon Gift Card American Eagle Gift Card Banana Republic Gift Card Barnes & Noble Gift CardPayout Speed
90-100 daysPayout Speed
1-12 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 1 reviews from Karma Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 43 reviews from Swagbucks Members. 85.71% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- Lets users shop smarter with price/restock alerts and deal-finder features while earning rewards.
- Has a $5 sign-up bonus.
- Available worldwide.
Pros
- Lots of ways to earn, with many of them being very simple + there are savings opportunities as well.
- Good selection of payout options.
- Run by a reputable company with lots of history behind it.
Cons
- Has a high minimum payout of $30.
- Need to wait a long time to receive your cashback and payout.
- You can only earn through shopping online.
Cons
- Won't make you rich. Top earners can expect maybe $50-$200/month.
- Payouts can be slow compared to similar rewards platforms.
- Can be a bit overwhelming. Swagbucks has a lot going on so there's a teeny bit of a learning curve.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
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Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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