Overview
User Interviews
Valued Opinions
About
User Interviews is a crowdsourcing platform that connects researchers with paid study participants. Founded in 2015, the platform supports a variety of study formats (in-person, online, etc.) and types (focus groups, 1-on-1, etc.), and has been used by companies like Adobe, Spotify, Amazon, and more. 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, LegitStatus
Active, LegitTrust Rating
Trust Rating
Platform Type
Crowdsourcing Marketplace Crowdtesting RewardsPlatform Type
RewardsHelps You
Hire Help Make MoneyHelps You
Make MoneyBest For
User Interviews is for two groups of people: those looking to conduct market research studies and those looking to make money participating in said studies. For researchers, the platform offers many solutions for all kinds of research needs. For participants, although the platform doesn't offer a steady stream of income, there is potential for a good source of side cash!
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
16 years oldAge Requirement
16 years oldSupported Locations
Shared by User Interviews and Valued Opinions:
South Africa, United Kingdom, United StatesUnique to User Interviews:
Australia, Canada, France, GermanyUnique to Valued Opinions:
Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, MalaysiaSupported Languages
Shared by User Interviews and Valued Opinions:
EnglishUnique to User Interviews:
NoneUnique to Valued Opinions:
Bahasa Melayu, ไทย, 中文(简体), 日本語, 한국어Supported Devices
Shared by User Interviews and Valued Opinions:
Computer Browser, Smartphone Browser, Tablet BrowserUnique to User Interviews:
NoneUnique to Valued Opinions:
NoneOpportunities
Compare the opportunities on User Interviews vs the ones on Valued Opinions.
Shared By User Interviews And Valued Opinions:
Diary Study Participation Market Research Participation Physical Product Testing Survey TakingUnique To User Interviews:
Academic Research Participation Focus Group Participation Refer-a-Friend Research Interview Participation Software TestingUnique To Valued Opinions:
NoneSummary
User Interviews has 12 total opportunities while Valued Opinions has 4
User Interviews has 8 more opportunities than Valued Opinions
Valued Opinions doesn't have any unique opportunities compared to User Interviews
Earner/Saver Comparison: User Interviews vs Valued Opinions
Which platform is better for earning/saving money? User Interviews or Valued Opinions? Compare earner and saver-related features and attributes below.
User Interviews
Valued Opinions
About
User Interviews participants can earn money by taking part in a range of study types including focus groups, usability tests, surveys, 1-on-1 interviews, and more. There's no minimum payout on the platform, so earnings are paid out after each completed study via PayPal, direct deposit, or gift card.
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.
Commissions/Fees
N/ACommissions/Fees
N/AMinimum Payout
NoneMinimum Payout
$10.00Payout Options
Shared by User Interviews and Valued Opinions:
Amazon Gift Card Apple Gift Card Charity Donations CVS Gift Card Domino's Gift CardUnique to User Interviews:
1-800-Flowers Gift Card adidas Gift Card Advance Auto Parts Gift Card Air Canada Gift Card Airbnb Gift CardUnique to Valued Opinions:
Flipkart Gift Card Magazine Subscriptions Restaurant.com Gift Card Southwest Rapid Rewards Points Travel Rewards PointsPayout Speed
0-12 daysPayout Speed
1-42 daysEditorial Ratings
Editorial Ratings
User Ratings
Based on 1 reviews from User Interviews Participants. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
User Ratings
Based on 1 reviews from Valued Opinions Members. 100% of reviewers said they would recommend the platform to others.
Pros
- Earn $20-$1,500 per study, with a large variety of studies available.
- No minimum payout.
- Participants can redeem incentives in their preferred or local currencies.
Pros
- Easy to use and earn money from
- Offers other research participation opportunities besides just survey taking, including product testing and diary studies
Cons
- It can be difficult to qualify for studies.
- Completing studies can be time-consuming.
- You can't choose the payout option you want as it varies for each study depending on what the researcher decides to offer.
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
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Hourly Earning/Saving Stats
Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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Monthly Earning/Saving Stats
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