For years and years and years my family and I struggled to get ahead, financially. And, it was during these times that I learned how to use my frugal nature to take surveys for free stuff and to get free stuff online.
Knowing how to get free stuff online was a such a God-send during these times, and it was so much easier than I ever realized! So today, I want to share how to get free stuff online with you.
Taking surveys for free stuff sometimes gets a bad rap, but I think that’s only because people don’t understand the process, or they have worked with less-than-honest companies in the past. However, the companies I’m sharing below are ones that I have tried myself and know to be true and honest. They are seriously one of the best ways to get free stuff online, so go ahead, check them out and give them a shot!
How to Get Free Stuff Online By Doing Surveys & Giving Your Opinion!
Did you know that you can actually get free stuff online just by giving your opinion? There are numerous companies that are willing to pay you and/or give you free products just for giving your two cents.
How do I know how to get free stuff online without paying?
Well, for starters, all of the survey companies that I have listed below are legit and I have worked with them to take surveys to get free stuff in the past. You will not pay to be a part of any of these survey companies.
So, if it feels too good to be true, and it’s not on this list, it probably is? Feel free to shoot me an email and I’d love to look into any new opportunities that you find to see if they’re legit though. I’m happy to help!
Can I get free online stuff {really?!}
You sure can get free things online. I have received more full size makeup products than I care to admit over the years. And, once you feel like you have the gist of getting free stuff online by doing surveys, you might even decide to take on the next step of sharing your love of getting free stuff online by starting a blog (hey, crazier things have happened!)
I’ve listed below 10 companies that will compensate you for your opinion.
** Please note: You *may be able to apply for all of these if they are still accepting applicants. Good luck!
Ten Survey Companies Where You Can Get Free Stuff Online:
1.National Consumer Panel. Join National Consumer Panel to earn valuable points, which are redeemable for electronics, household items, jewelry, toy, gift cards, and more. And, there is no landline required with this homescan signup – YAY!
Once you become a NCP panel member all you have to do is scan and send them your household purchase information every week with a handheld scanner that they provide. For each week of the month NCP receives your purchase information, you will earn one entry into the Monthly Sweepstakes where you can win a $500 American Express Rewards Card. That’s up to FOUR entries every month! Every month, 25 panel members win!
That’s not all… Every quarter an additional 40 panel members win a $500 American Express Rewards card just by sending purchase information in every week of a month.
2. Toluna. By participating in Toluna’s online surveys, voting and testing products, you can make your voice heard to the companies, retailers and designers of the products and services you use. When you sign up with Toluna you can immediately start to receive points for simply completing general interest surveys that assist them in selecting surveys for which you will qualify.
3. Inbox Dollars. Inbox Dollars pays members to read emails, take surveys online, and play games. New enrollees also receive $5 just for joining.
4. Valued Opinions. Valued Opinions pays for your opinion, plain and simple. Click on the envelope below to read more about the company. It’s a VERY popular survey company and it fills up fast.
5. MindsPay. Sign up for free where you’ll then get immediate access to paid offers to evaluate products and services of your interest and give your feedback for compensation.
6. Pinecone Research. Pinecone Research is a site that pays members to do surveys and share their opinions of brands and new products. Pinecone research has an A+ rating with the BBB – Better Business Bureau and is rated #2 on Survey Police, making it a surefire favorite of survey companies.
7. Opinion Outpost. This online company conducts surveys because businesses, governments, public bodies, and similar organizations are interested in the views and attitudes of the people who use their products and services. The more they know about what customers and citizens think, the easier it is for them to improve and adapt what they supply.
Rewards include get cash, Amazon gift cards, game points, donations to your favorite charities, and more. Everyone is also automatically entered to a $10,000 sweepstakes by joining and taking surveys.
The minimum cash out for Paypal is $10 and only $5 for Amazon gift cards. Join for free here.
8. NPD VIP Voice. Another legit survey company that allows you to give your opinion and get rewarded. Simply let them know what products you buy and why. Confirmed panelists will be entered into a sweepstakes upon joining and will have additional chances to win cash and other great prizes, with each survey taken, too. Bonus!
9. PINCHme. This rewards site works with several large brands like L’Oreal, Kellogg’s, Kraft, Unilever and more and has shipped out over 3.5 million samples. You can sign up here for free.
10. Smiley360. By signing up (for free!) to join Smiley, you’re getting the opportunity to receive free products or “missions,” which are experiences that are matched to your lifestyle and interests. In exchange for these free products you’ll let the site know what you think about them, regardless of whether it’s good or bad.
Any more ways to get free stuff online you’d like to add? Please do so in the comments below!
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