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QuickThoughts vs Surveys On The Go

Compare QuickThoughts vs Surveys On The Go side-by-side. With expertly curated information + reviews from users.

Overview

QuickThoughts logo

QuickThoughts

Rated 3.25 out of 5
3.3/5

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Partial/incomplete rating. This is our overall editorial review rating, calculated based on in-depth independent research, testing, and user-reported statistics. Learn more about our editorial review process.

Rated 3.7 out of 5
3.7/5

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This is an aggregate overall user rating, calculated based on real reviews from QuickThoughts users. Learn more about our editorial review process.

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Surveys On The Go logo

Surveys On The Go

Rated 4.5 out of 5
4.5/5

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Partial/incomplete rating. This is our overall editorial review rating, calculated based on in-depth independent research, testing, and user-reported statistics. Learn more about our editorial review process.

Rated 4 out of 5
4/5

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About

QuickThoughts is a mobile rewards platform that pays its Members up to $5 per survey or activity completed. Founded in 2013 and operated by Dynata, the platform has been around for quite some time and is backed by a well-known company in the market research space. Learn more.

About

Surveys On The Go is a mobile rewards platform where members can earn money by participating in market research opportunities like surveys, diary studies, digital data sharing, and more. Founded in 2011, the SOTG app is one of the oldest and most well-known platforms in the mobile survey space. Learn more.

Status

Active, Legit

Status

Active, Legit

Trust Rating

Rated 3 out of 5
3/5

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This is our editorial Trust Rating. This rating gives you an idea of how trustworthy a platform is. It's calculated based on the age of the platform, company information, social sentiment, and more. Learn more about our editorial review process.

Trust Rating

Rated 5 out of 5
5/5

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×

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Platform Type

Rewards

Platform Type

Rewards

Helps You

Make Money

Helps You

Make Money

Best For

QuickThoughts is for anyone looking to share opinions and complete local tasks in exchange for rewards.

Best For

Surveys On The Go is for anyone in the United States looking to earn extra money on their mobile phone. Since market research participation doesn't require any special skills, almost anyone can make money on SOTG.

Keep in mind, because this is a very simple opportunity, it doesn't pay very much money. If you're looking for something to provide a full-time income, this isn't it.

Age Requirement

17 years old

Age Requirement

16 years old

Supported Locations

Shared by QuickThoughts and Surveys On The Go:

United States

Unique to QuickThoughts:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada

Supported Locations (Unique to QuickThoughts)

×

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Unique to Surveys On The Go:

None

Supported Languages

Shared by QuickThoughts and Surveys On The Go:

English

Unique to QuickThoughts:

Bokmål, Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français

Supported Languages (Unique to QuickThoughts)

×

Bokmål, Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, Nederlands, Português, Svenska, 中文(简体), 日本語, 한국어

Unique to Surveys On The Go:

None

Supported Devices

Shared by QuickThoughts and Surveys On The Go:

Android Phone, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone

Unique to QuickThoughts:

None

Unique to Surveys On The Go:

Mac Computer

Opportunities

Compare the opportunities on QuickThoughts vs the ones on Surveys On The Go.

Shared By QuickThoughts And Surveys On The Go:

Diary Study Participation Location Sharing Market Research Participation Mystery Shopping Survey Taking

Unique To QuickThoughts:

None

Unique To Surveys On The Go:

Device Usage Sharing Physical Product Testing

Summary

Surveys On The Go has 7 total opportunities while QuickThoughts has 5

Surveys On The Go has 2 more opportunities than QuickThoughts

QuickThoughtsdoesn't have any unique opportunities compared to Surveys On The Go.

Earner Comparison: QuickThoughts vs Surveys On The Go

Which platform is better for earning money? QuickThoughts or Surveys On The Go? Compare earner-related features and attributes below.

QuickThoughts logo

QuickThoughts

Rated 3.5 out of 5
3.5/5

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Partial/incomplete rating. This is our editorial Earner Rating. This rating gives you an idea of how strong a platform's earning potential is. It's calculated as a weighted average based on safety, earning potential, support quality, and more, with earning potential holding the most weight. Learn more about our editorial review process.

Rated 3.7 out of 5
3.7/5

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This is an aggregate earner rating, calculated based on real reviews from QuickThoughts Members. Learn more about our editorial review process.

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Surveys On The Go logo

Surveys On The Go

Rated 4 out of 5
4/5

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Partial/incomplete rating. This is our editorial Earner Rating. This rating gives you an idea of how strong a platform's earning potential is. It's calculated as a weighted average based on safety, earning potential, support quality, and more, with earning potential holding the most weight. Learn more about our editorial review process.

Rated 4 out of 5
4/5

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This is an aggregate earner rating, calculated based on real reviews from Surveys On The Go Members. Learn more about our editorial review process.

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About

QuickThoughts members (i.e., earners) can earn money by participating in surveys and mystery shopping opportunities. After accumulating at least $10.00, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal or gift cards.

About

Surveys On The Go members can earn cash by answering surveys, sharing data, and more. After accumulating at least $10.00, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal, gift cards, Venmo, and more.

Type of Work

Casual

Type of Work

Casual

Type of Income

Active

Type of Income

Active Passive Semi-Passive

Work Schedule

Flexible

Work Schedule

Flexible

Workplace

Remote

Workplace

Remote

Commissions/Fees

None

Commissions/Fees

None

Minimum Payout

$10.00

Minimum Payout

$10.00

Payout Options

Shared by QuickThoughts and Surveys On The Go:

Amazon Gift Card Gift Cards PayPal

Unique to QuickThoughts:

Apple Gift Card

Unique to Surveys On The Go:

Prepaid Credit Cards Prepaid Visa Starbucks Gift Card Venmo

Payout Speed

Instant

Payout Speed

0-2 days

Editorial Ratings

Safety Rating:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Support Quality:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Earning Potential:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Payout Minimum:
Rated 3.5 out of 5
3.5/5
Payout Speed:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Ease Of Entry:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Commissions/fees:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
User Experience:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A

Editorial Ratings

Safety Rating:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Support Quality:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Earning Potential:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Payout Minimum:
Rated 3.5 out of 5
3.5/5
Payout Speed:
Rated 4.5 out of 5
4.5/5
Ease Of Entry:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
Commissions/fees:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A
User Experience:
Unrated/incomplete
N/A

User Ratings

Overall:
Rated 3.7 out of 5
3.7/5
Pay Rates:
Rated 3 out of 5
3/5
Earning Consistency:
Rated 2.7 out of 5
2.7/5
Safety:
Rated 5 out of 5
5/5
User Experience:
Rated 3.7 out of 5
3.7/5
Support:
Rated 1 out of 5
1/5

Based on 3 reviews from QuickThoughts Members. 66.67% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.

User Ratings

Overall:
Rated 4 out of 5
4/5
Pay Rates:
Rated 2 out of 5
2/5
Earning Consistency:
Rated 2 out of 5
2/5
Safety:
Rated 5 out of 5
5/5
User Experience:
Rated 3.7 out of 5
3.7/5
Support:
Rated 5 out of 5
5/5

Based on 4 reviews from Surveys On The Go Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.

Pros

  • Members can redeem as many gift cards as they like.
  • Location-based opportunities are available, which can boost earnings
  • Surveys typically pay $2+ each

Pros

  • Can increase your earnings and the number of surveys you receive by enabling data-sharing.
  • When you're disqualified from a survey, you still get $0.10.
  • Passive earning is possible with the Payday program.

Cons

  • Members can only complete 5 surveys per day.
  • Frequently bans users for going against ToS or answering surveys dishonestly. No warnings.
  • Limited gift card options.

Cons

  • No referral program.
  • Decently high payout minimum.
  • Depending on your demographics, you may not receive surveys very often. This can make reaching the minimum payout very difficult.

Hourly Earning Stats

Avg Hourly Rate:
$6.33
Median Hourly Rate:
$5.00
Highest Hourly Rate:
$10.00

Hourly Earning Stats

Avg Hourly Rate:
$2.83
Median Hourly Rate:
$1.00
Highest Hourly Rate:
$6.50

Monthly Earning Stats

Avg Monthly Rate:
$65.67
Median Monthly Rate:
$20.00
Highest Monthly Rate:
$160.00

Monthly Earning Stats

Avg Monthly Rate:
$13.00
Median Monthly Rate:
$10.00
Highest Monthly Rate:
$25.00

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