I have been a PanelPlace member for a while to see what it really gives you. It is legit, but it is not a survey site: it only gives you a short list of other sites to join. Below is what I found, and which 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 PanelPlace himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit, but not a survey site, and not worth joining
A survey aggregator that only recommends legit sites. You cannot earn on PanelPlace itself, and the list is short.
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The short answer
PanelPlace is not a scam. It is free to join, and it only recommends survey sites that are actually legit.
But it is not an actual survey site. It does not send you any surveys, and you cannot earn on it. It gives you a list of survey sites for your country, and you have to join those sites yourself. In my test, the list was very short. I do not see the point in joining. Join the best survey sites in your country directly.
- Only recommends legit survey sites
- Free to join
- Honest that it is not a survey site and that surveys are not a living
- Not an actual survey site, so you cannot earn on it
- Does not give in-depth information about survey sites
- Recommends few survey sites compared to the number that exist
- No reward for inviting friends
- A confusing mix of recommendations for all kinds of products
My experience with PanelPlace
I signed up for PanelPlace and have been a member for a while. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- May 2017Review first published May 8, 2017
- Latest retest
- Checked: survey list, emails, other sections
- Survey sites suggested to me
- Only a coupleOne of them was LifePoints Panel
- Emails
- 1–3 per weekMostly reminders to join the suggested sites
- Signing up and the list of survey sites for my country
- The recommendation emails
- The referral section
- The PanelPlace Facebook page
- The learning section with course offers
- Earning on PanelPlace itself. It does not pay you; you earn on the sites it lists.
- The survey site lists for other countries. The number of sites differs per country.
An inside look at PanelPlace
In the video below, I give you an inside look and show exactly how PanelPlace works.
Screenshots from my account
PanelPlace only gives you a list of sites. Join the best survey sites in your country directly.
See the best sites in your countryPanelPlace at a glance
| What it is | Survey aggregator: a portal that lists survey sites available in your country. It is not a survey site. |
|---|---|
| Established | 2012 |
| Cost to join | Free |
| How you earn | Not on PanelPlace. You join the survey sites it lists and earn there. |
| Survey sites it suggests | Depends on your country. Only legit sites, but few of them. |
| Emails | Usually 1–3 per week: reminders, blog posts and new contests |
| Referral program | An invitation link, but no reward for you |
| Other content | Recommendations for all kinds of products and platforms, and promotional offers for courses |
| Payment proof page | Members can upload payment proof from the survey sites they joined |
Is PanelPlace legit and safe?
Even though I am not a big fan of PanelPlace, it is not a scam site. It is free to join and safe. But that does not mean it is worth joining. Here is what you should know.
- It is not a survey site
PanelPlace does not send out any surveys. You get a list of survey sites, and you have to go to those sites and register again. Before you join, this might not be very clear, although the information is on the site.
- The list is short
I have only had a couple of survey sites suggested since I joined. The number depends on your country, but there are many more legit survey sites than PanelPlace shows.
- The learning part is promotional
PanelPlace says it is a place to learn. In practice, you find promotional offers for courses you can buy, not free courses. PanelPlace earns commissions on them.
- Expect emails
You get emails from PanelPlace, usually 1 to 3 times a week. Most are reminders to join the sites it suggested.
- No reward for referrals
You can invite friends, but unlike on most survey sites, you get nothing for it. It is one of the worst referral programs I have seen on sites like this.
My takeTo be honest, I do not really see the point in joining PanelPlace. You have to join as a member just to get access to a list of survey sites, and not even a very elaborate list. It has improved since I first tested it, but it is almost trying to do too much now and is still confusing, in my opinion. I recommend you join the best survey sites in your country directly.
What you get on PanelPlace
PanelPlace gives you 5 things. None of them pays you directly. Tap one to read more.
A list of survey sitesNo pay, a list
After you sign up, you see a list of survey sites available in your country. You then go to those sites and register again. This is what is called a survey aggregator.
The list I got was not very big: only a couple of survey sites, one of them LifePoints Panel. Your list can be different, because it depends on your country.
Compared to other aggregators I have tested, such as Survey Voices, PanelPlace is one of the better ones. It only recommends legit sites, and it is open about not being a survey site.
Survey recommendation emails1–3 a week
Most emails remind you to sign up for the survey panels you have not joined yet. You also get emails about new blog posts and when a new contest starts.
Referral programNo reward
There is an invitation link on the website. Unlike the refer-a-friend options on most survey sites, you get no compensation when a friend joins.
PanelPlace Facebook pageNot active
The posts were mostly quotes and business-related posts, with little about paid surveys. When I last updated this review, the page had not posted anything for more than a year.
Learning opportunitiesPaid courses
PanelPlace says you can learn new skills from courses. What this means is that you find promotional offers for courses you can buy. There is nothing wrong with that, but it does not give you free access to courses.
How much can you make?
You cannot, as such, make money on PanelPlace. You sign up for survey sites through it, and you make money on those sites. PanelPlace has no influence on how many surveys you get or how you are paid.
If you join the top-paying survey sites, it can be a way to make some nice extra cash. But you will not become rich from answering surveys, no matter which sites you join.
Can you get the same information somewhere else?
Yes. Most of what PanelPlace tells you about paid surveys, you can find elsewhere without becoming a member. For example, see my top 10 survey panels.
If you do join PanelPlace, read a review of each suggested site before you join it, so you know what it offers. Also read how to avoid survey scams.
What 10 readers told me
This review has 10 comments since 2017: 5 from readers and 5 replies from me. This is what readers write about.
Readers thank the review for explaining that PanelPlace is a portal, not a survey site. One joined and was confused about how to take surveys.
A reader prefers sites with more ways to earn than surveys. See the alternatives below.
“I was joining PanelPlace this morning, but i am so confused for joining survey. thank you about your information.”
Mikael: Glad it helped.
“Personally I think just joining up with Panelplace with the hope of winning the contest is the same as buying a lottery ticket.You will not have much luck.”
Mikael: I do actually not think surveys are a waste of time, if you chose the right sites and do it with the right expectations.
PanelPlace 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 and other ways to earn, open in 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 |
See the best survey sites in your country. They all let you earn on the sites themselves and give you daily ways to earn.
How I scored PanelPlace
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
PanelPlace scores 40 out of 100. Join these survey sites directly instead.
See the best sites in your countryPanelPlace FAQ
Is PanelPlace a scam?
No. PanelPlace is free to join, safe, and only recommends legit survey sites. But it is not a survey site.
Can you take surveys on PanelPlace?
No. PanelPlace does not send out any surveys. It gives you a list of survey sites, and you take surveys on those sites.
Does PanelPlace pay you?
No. You earn on the survey sites you join through it. PanelPlace has no influence on how you are paid.
How many survey sites does PanelPlace suggest?
It depends on your country. I have only had a couple of survey sites suggested.
Do you get a reward for inviting friends?
No. PanelPlace has an invitation link, but you get no compensation.
Is PanelPlace worth joining?
Probably not, in my opinion. You can find better information about survey sites without becoming a member. Join the best survey sites in your country directly.
Who tested PanelPlace 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, or experiences with PanelPlace, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
i read this article. so informatif and interested. I was joining PanelPlace this morning, but i am so confused for joining survey. thank you about your information.
Glad it helped.
Thank you for the informative article! 🙂
Thank you Derrick. Glad to hear that.
All the best,
Mikael
Thanks for your article. This is a very informative and detailed review.
Thank you very much for the feedback Cara. I appreciate it.
All the best,
Mikael
I finally understand what a survey portal site is all about thanks to your article.
Personally I think just joining up with Panelplace with the hope of winning the contest is the same as buying a lottery ticket.You will not have much luck.
I tried my hand at survey sites and found them a true time waster. I am looking for a way to earn money by building a solid online business. Can you offer me any suggestions?
Thanks for all the help
Regards
Roopesh
Thanks for your comment Roopesh.
I do actually not think surveys are a waste of time, if you chose the right sites and do it with the right expectations. Then it can be a very nice way to make a bit extra and at the same time have your opinion heard – I think that is great.
But if you are looking for a way to make a living online you are very right that it is not the way to go. If that is what you are interested in, you can check out my article about how to build an online business.
Mikael
That panel place sounds like just another copy cat site. I was big fan of swagbucks because they have lots of different things besides surveys.
But they use third party offers and don’t who uses what information when you submit it there. I looked on your site for a review of that one but didn’t find anything.
Could you let me know what your opinion of them is.
Thanks for your comment Eric. I was actually planning to write a post about Swagbucks one of the next few weeks. I live in a country where I cannot join Swagbucks, so cannot say so much about how it actually is to be a member there. But will write more about certain things I have noticed in the promotion of Swagbucks that I think people should know as well.
But can unfortunately not say anything about being a member there, as they only allow members from very few countries.
Mikael