The Branded Surveys platform is easy to use and largely glitch-free. The surveys I completed paid fairly well for their relatively short duration. The cash-out process was easy and there were seemingly endless gift card options. 

However, I can’t overlook the extremely high number of disqualifications. 81% of the surveys I attempted (not including daily polls or profile updates) were unsuccessful for one reason or another. This high disqualification rate drove down my pay-per-hour to just $2.20.

As with all survey sites, how much you can earn on the platform depends on a combination of your demographics and the market research needs of the site and its partners. Some people may earn more on one site than another, and vice versa.

With that in mind, our view is that Branded Surveys lands in the middle of the pack, offering a pay rate that’s below the best available options but better than many others. Given its ease of use and easy cash-out process, it may be worth checking out if you’ve tried other platforms and are still looking for one that works for you.