Paid Survey Guide

Survey Junkie vs Swagbucks

Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 · Changelog →

Both are free to join. The right one depends on whether it accepts your country and how you want to be paid. Many people join both.

Pick Survey Junkie if…

  • it accepts your country (Accepts United States)
  • you prefer PayPal or Bank or Gift cards
  • its minimum cash-out suits you better than Swagbucks's

Pick Swagbucks if…

  • it accepts your country (Accepts United States)
  • you prefer PayPal or Gift cards
  • its minimum cash-out suits you better than Survey Junkie's
Survey JunkieSwagbucks
Min cash-out$5 (500 points)srcNot publishedsrc
Payout timeNot publishedsrcUp to 10 business dayssrc
Min age18+src13+ (parental consent under 18)src
New ZealandNot in New ZealandAccepts New Zealand
AustraliaAccepts AustraliaAccepts Australia
United KingdomAccepts United KingdomAccepts United Kingdom
CanadaAccepts CanadaAccepts Canada
United StatesAccepts United StatesAccepts United States

Can you use both?

Yes. Panels don't require exclusivity, and being on more than one means more survey invites.

Survey Junkie verdict →Swagbucks verdict →

FAQ

Is Survey Junkie better than Swagbucks?

Neither is better for everyone. Compare which accepts your country and the lower cash-out.

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