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QuickThoughts vs Valued Opinions

Compare QuickThoughts vs Valued Opinions side-by-side. With expertly curated information + reviews from users.

Overview

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QuickThoughts

Rated 3.25 out of 5
3.3/5

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Rated 3.7 out of 5
3.7/5

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Valued Opinions

Rated 3.375 out of 5
3.4/5

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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

Valued Opinions is a rewards platform that pays members to participate in market research opportunities such as online surveys, product testing, and diary studies. Founded in 2004, the platform was originally owned under Research Now but was acquired by Dynata in 2017. Learn more.

Status

Active, Legit

Status

Active, Legit

Trust Rating

Rated 3 out of 5
3/5

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Trust Rating

Rated 4 out of 5
4/5

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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

If you want to earn free gift cards for sharing your opinions and helping companies improve their products and marketing, Valued Opinions may be worth checking out.

However, if you prefer cash rewards rather than gift cards, or if you're looking for something that provides more than just a small side income, this platform is probably not for you.

Age Requirement

17 years old

Age Requirement

16 years old

Supported Locations

Shared by QuickThoughts and Valued Opinions:

Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States

Unique to QuickThoughts:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada

Supported Locations (Unique to QuickThoughts)

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Unique to Valued Opinions:

Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore

Supported Locations (Unique to Valued Opinions)

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Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand

Supported Languages

Shared by QuickThoughts and Valued Opinions:

English, 中文(简体), 日本語, 한국어

Unique to QuickThoughts:

Bokmål, Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français

Supported Languages (Unique to QuickThoughts)

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Bokmål, Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, Nederlands, Português, Svenska

Unique to Valued Opinions:

Bahasa Melayu, ไทย

Supported Devices

Shared by QuickThoughts and Valued Opinions:

None

Unique to QuickThoughts:

Android Phone, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone

Unique to Valued Opinions:

Computer Browser, Smartphone Browser, Tablet Browser

Opportunities

Compare the opportunities on QuickThoughts vs the ones on Valued Opinions.

Shared By QuickThoughts And Valued Opinions:

Diary Study Participation Market Research Participation Survey Taking

Unique To QuickThoughts:

Location Sharing Mystery Shopping

Unique To Valued Opinions:

Physical Product Testing

Summary

QuickThoughts has 5 total opportunities while Valued Opinions has 4

QuickThoughts has 1 more opportunities than Valued Opinions

Earner/Saver Comparison: QuickThoughts vs Valued Opinions

Which platform is better for earning/saving money? QuickThoughts or Valued Opinions? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.

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QuickThoughts

Rated 3.5 out of 5
3.5/5

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Partial/incomplete rating. This is our carefully calculated editorial Earner/Saver Rating. This rating gives you an idea of how strong a platform's earning/savings potential is. It's calculated as a weighted average based on safety, earning/savings potential, support quality, and more, with earning/savings 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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Valued Opinions

Rated 2.75 out of 5
2.8/5

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

Rated 4 out of 5
4/5

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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

Valued Opinion members can earn money by participating in market research activities like surveys, product tests, and more. After accumulating $10.00, earnings can be cashed out via gift cards, travel rewards points, and other options.

Type of Work

Casual

Type of Work

Casual

Type of Income

Active

Type of Income

Active

Work Schedule

Flexible

Work Schedule

Flexible

Workplace

Remote

Workplace

Remote

Commissions/Fees

N/A

Commissions/Fees

N/A

Minimum Payout

$10.00

Minimum Payout

$10.00

Payout Options

Shared by QuickThoughts and Valued Opinions:

Amazon Gift Card Apple Gift Card Gift Cards

Unique to QuickThoughts:

PayPal

Unique to Valued Opinions:

Charity Donations CVS Gift Card Domino's Gift Card Flipkart Gift Card Foot Locker Gift Card

All Payout Options Unique to Valued Opinions

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Charity Donations CVS Gift Card Domino's Gift Card Flipkart Gift Card Foot Locker Gift Card Home Depot Gift Card Macy's Gift Card Magazine Subscriptions Nike Gift Card Pizza Hut Gift Card Prepaid Credit Cards Prepaid Mastercard Restaurant.com Gift Card Southwest Rapid Rewards Points Target Gift Card Tesco Gift Card TK Maxx Gift Card Travel Rewards Points

Payout Speed

N/A

Payout Speed

1-42 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 2 out of 5
2/5
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
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 1 out of 5
1/5
Consistency:
Rated 1 out of 5
1/5
Safety:
Rated 5 out of 5
5/5
User Experience:
Rated 3 out of 5
3/5
Support:
Rated 3 out of 5
3/5

Based on 1 reviews from Valued Opinions 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

  • Easy to use and earn money from
  • Offers other research participation opportunities besides just survey taking, including product testing and diary studies

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

  • Commonly suspends accounts
  • Surveys will often disqualify, although this is a common issue among many survey platforms
  • Lack of pure cash payout options

Hourly Earning/Saving Stats

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

Hourly Earning/Saving Stats

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

Monthly Earning/Saving Stats

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

Monthly Earning/Saving Stats

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

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