I signed up for BigSpot.com to see what you really get. It is not a scam, but you cannot take surveys or earn anything on the site itself. Below is what I found, and which survey sites I recommend instead.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He tested BigSpot.com himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Not a scam, but not worth signing up for
You only get a short list of links to other survey sites. You cannot earn on BigSpot.com itself.
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The short answer
BigSpot.com is not a scam. It is not trying to trick you out of your money, and the survey sites I have seen it promote over the years are legit.
But you cannot take surveys or get paid on BigSpot.com itself. After you join, all you get is a short list of links to other survey sites, where you have to register again. Before you join, the site makes it look like you can earn there. In my opinion, it is a waste of time.
- Free to join
- Only promotes legit survey sites
- You cannot earn on the site
- No real members area
- Very short list of survey sites, with no in-depth info
- Makes it look like you can earn on the site before you join
- You only see the list once
My experience with BigSpot.com
I signed up for BigSpot.com to see what it offers, and I have kept an eye on the sites it promotes over the years. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- May 2017Review first published May 31, 2017
- Latest retest
- Checked: sign-up, what you get
- Sign-up
- Email, birthday, genderNo password and no confirmation
- What I got
- A short list of survey sitesLinks only, no surveys
- Signing up for BigSpot.com
- The list of survey sites you see after you join
- Whether BigSpot.com sends emails to lure you back. It did not send me any.
- Earning or a payout. BigSpot.com has no surveys and does not pay you.
Inside BigSpot.com: my video and screenshots
In the video below, I show what is inside BigSpot.com, so you can see for yourself what you get. BigSpot’s design has changed a bit since I recorded the video, but how it works and what it offers are still the same.
Screenshots from my test
BigSpot.com at a glance
| What it is | Survey aggregator: a list of links to other survey sites |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Sign-up | Email address, birthday and gender. No password, no confirmation, no profile. |
| What you get | A one-time look at a short list of survey sites. You cannot open the list again later. |
| Ways to earn | None on BigSpot.com itself. You earn on the sites it links to, after you register there. |
| Rewards | None. BigSpot.com does not pay you. |
| How it makes money | A commission when you join a survey site through its links |
| Privacy | Its privacy policy and terms say it will not sell or share your information |
| Support | Contact form |
Is BigSpot.com legit and safe?
BigSpot.com is not a scam. It is nothing like the outright survey scam sites that exist. But it is not worth joining. Here is what you should know.
- It looks like you can earn there
The front page and the TV commercials make it look like you can join, take surveys and get paid on BigSpot.com. You cannot. You are only matched with other sites.
- You give your email before you know what you get
There is almost no information before you join: a privacy policy, terms, a contact form and the sign-up form. Some complaints online claim BigSpot.com sells your information. I have not seen any proof of that, and its privacy policy says it will not sell or share it.
- A waste of time
You join one site just to be sent to other sites, where you have to register again. You can find a list of survey sites in many other places without signing up.
- Not personal recommendations
BigSpot.com says it recommends panels based on your profile, but you only gave your gender and birthday. In reality, it promotes whatever offers it gets paid to promote.
My takeBigSpot.com is not a scam, but in my opinion, it is also NOT worth signing up for. You can find a list of survey sites in many other places without having to sign up, and at the same time, get more in-depth information so you know what you are signing up for.
BigSpot.com only gives you a few links. These sites in your country let you take paid surveys yourself.
See the best sites in your countryWhat happens after you join BigSpot.com?
On most survey sites, you get a members’ area with surveys, or email invitations when a new survey is available. That is not what you get at BigSpot.com.
All you get is a short list of other survey sites you can join. No reviews and no explanation of what the sites offer. You then have to register again on each site you want to use. Once you have seen the list, you cannot even get back to it.
The second step in the small drawing on the front page does say you will be matched with companies that need your opinion. But if you are not used to survey sites, you would very likely think you can earn on BigSpot.com itself. You cannot.
How much can you make?
Nothing on BigSpot.com itself. It does not give you any surveys, so it does not pay you. That is also why you cannot find any information about its rewards before you join.
You can earn on the survey sites it links to, by signing up and completing surveys there. Paid survey sites offer rewards like PayPal cash, Amazon e-certificates, prepaid Visa cards, Bitcoin and gift cards. If you want cash, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
What readers told me
This review has 8 comments since 2017: 4 from readers and 4 replies from me. These are the two things readers wrote about.
Readers expected real surveys and found only links. There is no harm in joining a survey site through BigSpot.com, but there is also no need to sign up for a list like that.
Readers asked for better sites. The best ones depend on your country, so start with the list of top sites in your country.
“If am not wrong, this website is more like a medium to actual paid survey sites, right? … I’m so deceived. I was thinking they had real surveys, and the simple registration got me wondering too.”
Mikael: Yes you are right Dave – BigSpot is just a list of actual paid survey sites and does not offer any surveys itself.
“What survey websites would you recommend then?”
Mikael: What country do you live in Braden? Because then I will be happy to give a few suggestions for good sites you can join there.
BigSpot.com alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrizeRebel | Surveys, tasks and offers, with a very low threshold | $5 PayPal; some gift cards from $2 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| ySense | Surveys plus other ways to earn, most countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
Unlike BigSpot.com, these sites give you surveys and pay you themselves. See the top paying survey sites in your country to get started easily. Also read how to avoid survey scams.
How I scored BigSpot.com
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
BigSpot.com scores 20 out of 100. If you want to earn from surveys, I recommend these sites instead.
See the best sites in your countryBigSpot.com FAQ
Is BigSpot.com a scam?
No. It is not trying to trick you out of your money, and it only promotes legit survey sites. But it is not worth signing up for.
Can you take surveys on BigSpot.com?
No. BigSpot.com does not give you any surveys. It only shows you a short list of links to other survey sites.
Does BigSpot.com pay you?
No. You can only earn on the survey sites it links to, after you register there.
How does BigSpot.com make money?
It earns a commission when you join a survey site through its links.
Does BigSpot.com sell your information?
Some complaints online claim it does, but I have not seen any proof. Its privacy policy and terms say it will not sell or share your information. It did not send me any emails after I joined.
What should I join instead?
A survey site that pays you itself. See the top paying survey sites in your country.
Who tested BigSpot.com for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
If you have any comments, questions, thoughts, or experiences with BigSpot.com, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Fantastic post about BigSpot! Very helpful and includes research and personal experience. I was wondering if along the way you may have found a useful alternative site that provides a way to reach these survey sites easily without BigSpot’s list of links and where these easily accessible links might be found in one place? And also if there are survey sites that provide a better experience and gets more involved with its members with rewards and such?
Thanks for your comment Dominic. To find a list of legit survey sites that all offer rewards and are safe to use, you can check out my Top 10 paying survey sites list. There are many more legit survey sites than these, but these are the ones I have found to be the best. But you can also check out the reviews here on my site to see info about many other survey sites.
Mikael
Hey Mikael,
If am not wrong, this website is more like a medium to actual paid survey sites, right? Which I’m thinking they will be paid by redirecting you to those sites through their links.
I’m so deceived. I was thinking they had real surveys, and the simple registration got me wondering too.
Do you think it is wise to join the sites through their links, or it would be great to just do a Google search?
Yes you are right Dave – BigSpot is just a list of actual paid survey sites and does not offer any surveys itself.
There is no harm in signing up for the actual survey sites through BigSpot, but also absolutely no need to even join to get a list like that. The list BigSpot is offering is not really worth much anyways, and only gives a list of very few of the survey sites that are available (the ones they get paid to refer people to), and you cannot see any further information about the different survey sites before you use the link to go to their sites.
So yes, I would suggest to just do a google serach instead, or you can also start by checking out the Top 10 list here on my website or read some of the many reviews I have here on this website, to find the right sites for you.
All the best,
Mikael
What survey websites would you recommend then?
What country do you live in Braden? Because then I will be happy to give a few suggestions for good sites you can join there.
Hey Mikael
Thanks for your review of bigspot. I share your interest in making money online and I too have come across several survey websites promising to make me money by completing surveys. Overall, the majority of the sites I have tried do actually work but some are definitely better than others. In regards to bigspot, I have never heard of it before now but I have seen similar sites that like this one only seem to link you to other sites. Obviously, we know they do this to earn referrals and generate money for themselves but like you said it really is unnecessary to sign up for a site like this. All it takes to find good survey sites is a little research and some honest reviews to find out which will suit you best. My favorite survey site that I use is Pinecone Research, it is super simple to use and every survey pays out $3 which is nice as well.
Thanks for your comment and for sharing your experiences Noah. Will check out the survey site you mention.
Thanks,
Mikael