A few months ago, I endeavored to test the Internet’s money-making potential to see if there were real opportunities out there that would be easy and……free. After just a few months, I can say that my research proved to be worthwhile. I made roughly over $500 in about a 3 month span doing very simple things on the Internet – and the best part is – I didn’t pay one red cent to do it.

Below is my overview of 25 online companies/programs that rewards you with cash and/or prizes. Some are worth your time and some aren’t, but I will let you decide that. I’ve also listed how much I’ve actually made with each company. As you can see, you won’t get rich (as some will lead you to believe), but they may very well give you a little extra gas money.

  • Clear Voice Surveys – $20
    Take surveys, redeem earnings for cash
  • Creations Rewards – $70
    Take surveys, sign-up for free offers, redeem points for cash or prizes
  • Deal Barbie Pays – $40
    Take surveys, sign-up for free offers, redeem earnings for cash
  • Greenfield Online – $36
    Take surveys, redeem earnings for cash
    If you want to join Greenfield Online, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • Harris Poll – $10
    Take surveys, redeem points for prizes
  • Knowledge Networks – $ 50
    Take surveys, redeem points for cash
    Knowledge Networks picks you, you don’t pick them. Through a random selection process, you might receive a letter in the mail inviting you to join. Unfortunately, you can’t just go to their site and sign up with them.
  • Lightspeed Consumer Panel – $30
    Take surveys, redeem points for cash
  • My Points – $30
    Take surveys, sign-up for free offers, redeem earnings for cash
    If you want to join My Points, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • My Survey – $50
    Take surveys, redeem points for cash
  • Opinion Outpost – $38
    Take surveys, redeem points for cash
    If you want to join Opinion Outpost, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • Opinion Square – $15
    Take surveys, redeem points for gift cards/prizes
    If you want to join Opinion Square, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • PineCone Research – $50
    Take surveys, get cash
    You can only sign up with PineCone Research through their banner ads that they post on various websites throughout the year. If you ever see one of their ads, sign up.
  • Survey Savvy – $19
    Take surveys, get cash
  • Synovate – $10
    Take surveys, earn points, redeem for cash
    If you want to join Synovate, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • Your2Cents – $12
    Take surveys, redeem earnings for cash
  • ZoomPanel – N/A
    Take surveys, redeem points for prizes
    If you want to join ZoomPanel, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • Ebay – $50
    Sell your unwanted items around the house, get cash

Below are a few companies which I did not earn anything from during the 3 month period, however, that does not mean they are a waste of time. Some of them are great sites, but take longer to reach payout.

  • Adbux – $0
    View pay-per-click ads or register for free offers, redeem earnings for cash
  • ClixSense – $0
    View pay-per-click ads, redeem earnings for cash
  • Fusion Cash – $0
    Register for free offers, redeem earnings for cash
  • Inbox Dollars – $0
    Take surveys, sign-up for free offers, read emails, redeem earnings for cash
  • Panda Research – $0
    Take surveys, register for free offers, redeem earning for cash
    If you want to join Panda Research, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • Surveys – $0
    Take surveys, get cash
  • Tik Tik Cash – $0
    Take surveys, read emails, sign-up for free offers, read emails, redeem earnings for cash
    If you want to join Tik Tik Cash, send me an email and I’ll send you an invitation.
  • Valued Opinions – $0
    Take surveys, redeem earnings for cash
    The way to join Valued Opinions is through invitation or through one of their affiliates. Sorry, I can’t remember how I joined.