Overview
Swagbucks
ySense
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.
About
ySense (previously Clixsense) is a popular GPT rewards platform where members can earn money taking surveys, playing games, completing offers, and more. Founded in 2015, the platform was acquired by Prodege in 2019. Learn more.
Status
Active, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Helps You
Make Money Save MoneyHelps You
Make MoneyBest 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!
Best For
ySense is for anyone looking for a simple way to make extra money by taking surveys, signing up for new services, and completing other tasks over the web. It's not a job replacement or a source of consistent income.
Age Requirement
13 years oldAge Requirement
13 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by Swagbucks and ySense:
Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American SamoaUnique to Swagbucks:
NoneUnique to ySense:
NoneSupported Languages
Shared by Swagbucks and ySense:
EnglishUnique to Swagbucks:
Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, ItalianoUnique to ySense:
NoneSupported Devices
Shared by Swagbucks and ySense:
Android Phone, Computer Browser, iPhone, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserUnique to Swagbucks:
Android TabletUnique to ySense:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on Swagbucks vs the ones on ySense.
Shared By Swagbucks And YSense:
Browser Gaming Daily Goal Completion Rewards Gaming Offer Completion Market Research Participation Poll TakingUnique To Swagbucks:
Cashback Code Entry Rewards One-Time Goal Completion Rewards Online Shopping Savings Promo Code SavingsUnique To YSense:
PC GamingSummary
Swagbucks has 24 total opportunities while ySense has 16
Swagbucks has 8 more opportunities than ySense
Earner/Saver Comparison: Swagbucks vs ySense
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? Swagbucks or ySense? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
Swagbucks
ySense
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.
About
ySense members can earn money by taking surveys, completing promotional offers, playing mobile games, referring friends, and more. After accumulating $1, earnings can be cashed out via PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, or gift cards.
Type of Income
Active Semi-PassiveType of Income
Active Semi-PassiveCommissions/Fees
$2 fee on all Payoneer payouts.Commissions/Fees
Payoneer payouts have a fee of $2 per payout. Skrill payouts have a fee of 1% on every payout.Minimum Payout
$3.00Minimum Payout
$1Payout Options
Shared by Swagbucks and ySense:
Air Canada Gift Card Amazon Gift Card American Eagle Gift Card Banana Republic Gift Card Barnes & Noble Gift CardUnique to Swagbucks:
Microsoft Gift Card Ultimate Dining Gift CardUnique to ySense:
1-800-Flowers Gift Card 7-Eleven Gift Card adidas Gift Card Advance Auto Parts Gift Card Airbnb Gift CardPayout Speed
1-12 daysPayout Speed
5-12 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 43 reviews from Swagbucks Members. 85.71% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 11 reviews from ySense Members. 72.73% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
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.
Pros
- Variety of earning opportunities.
- Good selection of payout options.
- Community forum.
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.
Cons
- Available surveys and offers vary depending on your location.
- Survey disqualifications can happen often, even when you're already far along in a survey.
- Referral commissions will vary depending on where your referrals are located.
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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