MyPoints alternatives: what to run alongside it, or instead
By Pamela · Editor, SurveyQueen
Last verified · Based on official provider information
Most people looking for a MyPoints alternative do not actually want a replacement — they want more work available. Panels run out of surveys for a given profile long before the day does, which is why running three to five at once earns more than picking one. On our checked figures the closest comparison to MyPoints is Swagbucks.
MyPoints is rated 3.6 out of 5 in our review. The alternatives below are ranked on the same checked figures — published pay, cash-out floor and reported payout speed — so the comparison is like for like.
Our standing advice is to run several panels at once rather than search for one perfect panel, and to drop any panel that stops sending you qualifying work. That advice cuts both ways: if a panel below pays us well but keeps screening you out, it does not belong in your stack.
The checked figures
| MyPoints rating | 3.6 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Published pay per survey | 10 – 300 points (~$0.06 – $2.00) |
| Cash-out floor | $3.00 for the first gift card |
| Best suited to | Regular online shoppers. Route your purchases through it and the surveys become a small bonus. |
Why people look for an alternative to MyPoints
- Survey pay is among the weakest on this list.
- Point-per-dollar varies by reward, so comparison takes effort.
- Email volume is heavy unless you tune the preferences.
- US and Canada only.
MyPoints alternatives compared
Every figure below is taken from the provider's own documentation on the date shown in each review.
| Panel | Published pay | Cash-out floor |
|---|---|---|
| MyPoints (this panel) | 10 – 300 points (~$0.06 – $2.00) | $3.00 for the first gift card |
| Swagbucks — 3.8/5 | $0.35 – $2.50 (35 – 250 SB) | $3.00 (300 SB) PayPal / gift card |
| InboxDollars — 3.4/5 | $0.25 – $5.00 | $15.00 |
| Prolific — 4.6/5 | $1.00 – $12.00 per study | £5 / $6 equivalent |
| User Interviews — 4.5/5 | $50 – $150 per completed session; some studies higher | None — paid per study |
| Pinecone Research — 4.4/5 | Flat $3.00 (300 points) | $3.00 — one survey |
| Survey Junkie — 4.2/5 | $0.50 – $3.00 (50 – 300 points) | $5.00 (500 points) |
Worth knowing
Signing up to several panels multiplies the marketing email you receive. Use one dedicated address for panel accounts and the whole stack stays manageable.
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MyPoints FAQ
- Is MyPoints good for surveys?
- Not particularly. Survey pay works out around $2 to $4 an hour with a high screen-out rate. The cashback side is the real value.
- What is the MyPoints minimum payout?
- $3 for your first gift card, with thresholds varying by reward after that.
- How long does MyPoints cashback take to post?
- Seven to thirty days after purchase, and occasionally it needs a manual claim with the order number.
Sources and verification
Based on official provider information. The figures on this page come from the provider's own published documentation and terms, which can change without notice. Last verified .
- Rewards — MyPoints
Supports: Current point redemption options. Source checked 2026-09-05.
- Help centre — MyPoints
Supports: Points, rewards and account support. Source checked 2026-09-05.
- Terms of use — Prodege
Supports: Membership and reward rules. Source checked 2026-09-05.
- Privacy policy — Prodege
Supports: How MyPoints member information is handled. Source checked 2026-09-05.
Provider-published information is identified as such and can change at any time. No first-hand test result is claimed on this page. Nothing here is tax, legal or financial advice.