Survey Junkie vs MyPoints: Which Pays Better in 2026?

Every figure below comes from our reviews of Survey Junkie and MyPoints, where each one links to its source.

 
Survey Junkie
MyPoints
Our rating
3.4 / 5
2.8 / 5
Earning potential
3 / 5
2 / 5
Payment reliability
4 / 5
3 / 5
Hourly pay
About $1.23 an hour over 60 hours of surveys (Real Reviews Lab, August 2026)
About $2.50 an hour over five hours of surveys (DollarBreak, September 2024)
Survey length
About 15 minutes on average, per Survey Junkie
Not published; passing the first screener takes 3 to 5 minutes on average
Minimum cash-out
$5 (500 points)
$3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10
Payout time
PayPal typically within a few hours
Gift cards within 3 business days; PayPal up to 5
Before your first cash-out
Verification can be required, and a failed check can end in suspension
A PIN or date-of-birth check may apply on the first redemption; tax details are collected once a calendar year's redemptions qualify
Cash-out methods
PayPal, Bank Transfer, Gift Cards
PayPal, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Airline Miles
When screened out
A few points for your effort when disqualified
5 points per screen-out, up to 25 a day
Ways to earn
Surveys, Product tests, Live studies
Surveys, Cashback, Receipts, Offers, Games, Search, Paid emails
Apps
App Store 4.6, Google Play 4.3
App Store 4.2, Google Play 4.2
Minimum age
18 or over, in the US, Canada, Australia or the UK
13 or older; under 18s need a parent's or guardian's approval
Trustpilot
3.2 from 44,905 Trustpilot reviews
4.2 from 25,992 Trustpilot reviews
Running since
Online since at least January 2012 (Internet Archive)
Running since 1996 (MyPoints figure)
Joining
Open sign-up
Open sign-up

Survey Junkie

Pros

  • ✓ $5 cash out to PayPal or bank
  • ✓ PayPal usually within hours
  • ✓ Consolation points on disqualification

Cons

  • × Late disqualifications
  • × Points can stay pending a month
  • × Strict ID verification

MyPoints

Pros

  • ✓ Pays 5 points for survey screen-outs
  • ✓ Cashback at over 1,900 retailers
  • ✓ Gift cards, PayPal, prepaid cards and United miles

Cons

  • × Points have no fixed dollar value
  • × Offers credit only if your first click shows in the ledger
  • × Recent unprompted Trustpilot reviews are mostly complaints

The Verdict

Overall, Survey Junkie comes out ahead of MyPoints in our reviews. Survey Junkie scores 3.4 out of 5 in our review, MyPoints 2.8. MyPoints lets you cash out sooner. MyPoints: $3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10. Survey Junkie: $5 (500 points). The two are not exclusive: where both accept members in your country, running them side by side means fewer days with nothing to do.

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Survey Junkie vs MyPoints FAQ

Which pays better, Survey Junkie or MyPoints?

Survey Junkie scores higher for earning potential in our reviews, 3 out of 5 against 2 for MyPoints. Survey Junkie: About $1.23 an hour over 60 hours of surveys (Real Reviews Lab, August 2026). MyPoints: About $2.50 an hour over five hours of surveys (DollarBreak, September 2024).

Which has the lower minimum cash-out, Survey Junkie or MyPoints?

MyPoints: $3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10. Survey Junkie: $5 (500 points).

Which pays out faster, Survey Junkie or MyPoints?

Survey Junkie is faster by the figures in our reviews. Survey Junkie: PayPal typically within a few hours. MyPoints: Gift cards within 3 business days; PayPal up to 5.

What happens when Survey Junkie or MyPoints screens you out of a survey?

Survey Junkie: A few points for your effort when disqualified. MyPoints: 5 points per screen-out, up to 25 a day.

Can I use both Survey Junkie and MyPoints?

Yes. Joining one does not stop you joining the other, as long as both accept members in your country and you keep to each platform's own account rules.

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