I joined Tellwut and tested it myself. It is legit and a fun way to earn a bit extra, but it is not for everyone. Below is how it works, what it pays, and the one thing you must know before you join.
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 joined Tellwut himself and shows the member area in his video.Learn more about Mikael
Legit, but only pays in the US and Canada
A fun, social survey site with low rewards. Best as an extra site, not your main one.
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The short answer
Tellwut is legit. It is a market research company from Toronto, Canada, that has run since 2010. You earn points for short polls from other members, for creating your own polls, and for external surveys.
But Tellwut only pays out to the US and Canada. You can sign up and earn points from other countries, so it is easy to waste your time. And the rewards are low compared to many other survey sites. See it as a fun extra site.
- Fun and social to use
- Opportunities every day
- Trustworthy company
- Great support, once you know where to write
- Pays in cash through PayPal, or in gift cards
- Only pays out to the US and Canada, and that is easy to overlook
- Low rewards compared to other survey sites
- Few external surveys, which pay the most
- The site design is a bit confusing
- One of the lowest referral rewards I have seen
My experience with Tellwut
I joined Tellwut, went through its earning options, and contacted its support. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- September 2017Review first published Sep 16, 2017
- Latest retest
- Checked: earning options, rewards, who can cash out
- Support
- Fast reply by emailNo answer through the member inbox
- Polls from other members
- The earning options in the member area
- The reward options
- The mobile website
- Contacting support, through the inbox and by email
- A payout. My review does not show a cashout from Tellwut.
- Cashing out from outside the US and Canada. Tellwut does not pay out there.
My Tellwut tour on video
I made a small video tour that shows you how Tellwut works. The design of Tellwut has changed since I recorded it, but the earning options are still the same.
Screenshots from Tellwut
Live in the US or Canada? Tellwut is a fun extra site for short polls.
Join TellwutTellwut at a glance
| What it is | A paid survey site with a social community. The name is short for “Tell us what you think”. |
|---|---|
| Company | Tellwut, a market research company in Toronto, Canada. Started in 2010. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Who can cash out | Only members in the US and Canada |
| Joining bonus | 100 points for signing up, and up to 150 more for filling out your profile |
| Ways to earn | Polls from other members, creating your own polls, external surveys, referrals, weekly draw |
| Point value | About 100 points = $0.25. The exact value depends on the reward you pick. |
| Minimum cashout | 4,000 points for a $10 Amazon gift card |
| Rewards | PayPal, prepaid Visa card, and gift cards to Amazon, Target, Starbucks and movies |
| App | No app. The website works well on a phone. |
| Support | support@tellwut.com |
Is Tellwut legit and safe?
Yes, Tellwut is legit. It is a real market research company, and you can actually earn as a member. But there are some things you should know before you join.
- It only pays out to the US and Canada
You can sign up from anywhere if you are 18 or older, and you can use many of the options from any country. The sign-up page says it is only for the US and Canada, but that is easy to overlook. If you live anywhere else, you can earn points that you can never cash out.
- Low rewards
Member polls pay 5 to 15 points, and a referral pays 25 points, which is around 6 cents. External surveys pay the most, but there are not many of them. It takes patience to make any real money.
- The community can eat your time
Below every member poll there are discussions you can join. That can be fun, but if your goal is to earn, it can be very distracting.
- The member inbox does not reach support
The inbox lets you send a message to Tellwut, but that only goes to other members. I got no answer twice. When I wrote to support@tellwut.com, I got a reply within a day.
My takeI think Tellwut has potential, mostly if you see it as a kind of social media that is fun to use while you make a bit of money. But you can only get paid in the US or Canada. Even there, I would also join other survey sites in your country. As an extra site, Tellwut can be a fun and nice way to earn a bit extra.
How you earn on Tellwut
There are 6 ways to earn. External surveys pay the most, member polls are the easiest. Tap one to read more.
Polls from other members5–15 points
All members can create short polls, and you get paid to answer them. Most take less than a couple of minutes. They can be about anything: an ad, a beauty trend, lifestyle or favorite food. Some have funny pictures or small videos.
There are often several a day. Scroll to the bottom of a poll to see how many points you earn before you start. After you answer, you see right away how other members answered.
External surveys25–2,000 points
These come from companies and organizations, like on other survey sites. The longer the survey, the higher the reward. This is the method that makes the most money, but there are not many of them.
Find them under “Earn Rewards Live” in the menu, or in your email. How many you get depends on your location and your profile, so fill out your profile in the member area.
Create your own polls10–20 points
You get paid a little when a poll you create is approved. You can add pictures or small videos. Polls that are offensive, or that ask a question that was asked before, are not approved.
You can create 2 polls a week. More than that are not approved, so they are a waste of time.
Talk with other membersNo points
Tellwut is just as much a community as a survey site. You can comment and reply in the discussions below every poll. It can be nice and interesting, but also very time-consuming.
Refer friends25 points
You get 25 points when someone joins through your invitation. That is around 6 cents, one of the lowest referral rewards I have seen. Only invite friends you think will like the site.
Weekly drawLuck only
Every time you try a survey, whether you qualify or not, you get an entry into a weekly draw. If you are lucky, you win 4,000 points ($10). Do not count on it.
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How much can you make?
Not a lot. The rewards on Tellwut are not the biggest. This is what each activity pays:
| Activity | Points |
|---|---|
| Create an account and add your info | Up to 250 |
| Answer a poll from another member | 5–15 |
| Create an approved poll | 10–20 |
| Answer an external survey | 25–2,000 |
| Refer a friend | 25 |
| Win the weekly draw | 4,000 |
With about 100 points worth $0.25, it takes patience to make any real money. External surveys have the biggest potential, but you get the fewest of them. You can make a bit of extra money on Tellwut, but not as much as on many other survey sites.
How you get paid
You earn points and exchange them for rewards. The value of a point depends on the reward you pick. Two examples:
| Reward | Points | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon gift card (fastest reward) | 4,000 | $10 |
| Tango Card | 4,500 | $10 |
You can also pick PayPal, a prepaid Visa card, and gift cards to Target, Starbucks and movies. PayPal came with a big update, so you can now get paid in cash.
Rewards are only paid out to members in the US and Canada.
Ease of use, mobile and support
Tellwut is not the most user-friendly site. The design is a bit confusing, with ads at the top and in the sidebar, and it is not very clear how to get started. With a bit of patience, you quickly figure it out.
There is no Tellwut app, but you can use the website in the browser on any phone. It has the same options as on a computer and works well on small screens.
For support, write to support@tellwut.com. The member inbox does not reach support. Once I knew this, support was very fast and helpful. Tellwut is also active on Facebook, but you can only comment on posts there.
Is Tellwut worth it in your country?
Tellwut only pays out to the US and Canada. Pick your country to see where Tellwut stands on my list of the best sites there.
What readers told me
This review has 16 comments since 2017: 8 from readers and 8 replies from me. These are the things readers write about most.
Readers find the payouts low and say it takes a long time to reach a cashout.
Readers ask for sites that pay real money. See the best survey sites in your country.
Tellwut is legit, but it only pays out to the US and Canada.
“Need lots of patience to use tellwut. Points program takes you months to reach cashout $10 dollars on paypal. Definitely not worth it”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your opinion.
“while it sounds very easy to do, they pay out seems very low to me.”
Mikael: But if you want to join Tellwut, just remember that it is only if you live in the US or Canada that you can get paid.
“I want to ask if that website is available in United Arab Emirates?”
Mikael: No, Tellwut is not available in UAE.
Tellwut alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| Survey Junkie | Easy-to-use survey site in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Branded Surveys | Surveys in the US, UK and Canada, paid via PayPal, bank transfer or gift cards | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
| Toluna Influencers | Surveys and member polls, like Tellwut, in more than 60 countries | Usually around $7 to $10, by country | 4.2 / 5 |
Not in the US or Canada? See the best survey sites in your country.
How I scored Tellwut
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Tellwut scores 70 out of 100. It is a fun extra site if you live in the US or Canada.
Join TellwutTellwut FAQ
Is Tellwut legit?
Yes. Tellwut is a market research company from Toronto, Canada, and you can actually earn as a member. But it only pays out to the US and Canada.
Which countries can use Tellwut?
You can sign up from anywhere, but Tellwut only pays out to members in the US and Canada. Anywhere else, there is no point in joining.
How old do you have to be?
You must be at least 18 years old.
What is the minimum cashout?
The fastest reward is a $10 Amazon gift card for 4,000 points. Other rewards cost more points for the same value.
Does Tellwut pay through PayPal?
Yes. Tellwut added PayPal in a big update. You can also pick a prepaid Visa card or gift cards.
Is there a Tellwut app?
No. You use the website in your phone’s browser. It works well on small screens.
How do I contact Tellwut support?
Write to support@tellwut.com. Messages through the member inbox only go to other members.
How to join Tellwut
- Make sure you live in the US or Canada. Tellwut only pays out there.
- Click the button below to go to the sign-up page. It is easy and fast.
- You get 100 points for signing up, and up to 150 more for filling out more info about yourself.
- Fill out your profile in the member area to get more external surveys.
If you have any questions or experiences with Tellwut, feel free to leave a comment below.
Who tested Tellwut 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).
Thank you for sharing your opinion and thoughts. I wasn’t aware of the social aspect, I thought it was like Swagbucks, Branded Surveys, and Survey Junkie. I’ll stick with it for now to see if it’s for me. I like to spend 2 hours a day on each survey site I use so maybe it’ll be good for me.. who knows. Question, do you know of any other survey sites besides mypoints and others listed above? Thanks love, have a great day.
Let me know how it goes if you keep using it.
And yes, I know a lot of other good survey and GPT sites. You can check out a list of 50+ great sites in the US here.
Need lots of patience to use tellwut. Points program takes you months to reach cashout $10 dollars on paypal. Definitely not worth it
Thanks for sharing your opinion.
Hey, tellwut legit or not?
I explain everything in the review above.
Hi,
I want to ask if that website is available in United Arab Emirates?
Hi Shah,
No, Tellwut is not available in UAE. But you can check out this list of the best sites in UAE instead.
Mikael
I tried doing a survey once and it was a pain in the neck. It went on and on, page after page. I thought it would never stop. I finally gave up and discontinued. That turned me away completely from surveys, plus no monetary reward is even worse. Tellwut seems to be for those who really love to do surveys, so as for me, I will stay away from it. Are there any surveys that pay well?
Thanks for sharing your experience Carol.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience in the past. Some surveys can be long, but luckily not all. After a while, you will also figure out how to do surveys faster but still do them honestly.
There are plenty of sites that offer good opportunities, and where the rewards are also worth the time. But it depends what your expectations and goals are. Surveys will never be what gives you an extremely high hourly rate, if you calculate it like that. But it can make some nice extra money and it is possible to make for example $500-$1000 per month, if you join the best sites and are pretty active. You can see a list of my top 10 in the top menu, if you are interested.
But surveys will not make you rich or a full time income, and should not be done, if that is the goal. But they are easy to do and do not take any training, and they are 100% free to do and will with 100% guarantee make you a profit from day one, and that makes it quite unique compared to other ways to make money online. So whether they pay well or not, and whether it is worth the time mainly depends on your expectations and goals.
All the best,
Mikael
Thank you for yet another survey review. Never heard of Tellwut before and I think the idea of giving ones opinion is great.
However, I’m not keen at all on survey sites that pay in points, not just worth my time.
This is a good starting point for anyone that wants to get to know how to start an online survey.
Best
Thanks for your feedback Excelle.
I also prefer when survey sites gives reward in money and not points. There are however very good sites that are using points, but you can exchange it into cash. So as long as it can be exchanged into it is fine by me:-)
All the best,
Mikael
What sites pay actual money?
Hi Penny,
There are luckily quite a lot of sites that pay in cash. One of the easiest ways to get the money is to sign up for the survey sites that pay through PayPal. You can click the link to see some of the best sites that have this option. These all pay in cash that way. Which ones are the best depends where in the world you live. If you want me to give a few ideas for the best sites for you, just let me know in which country you live.
All the best,
Mikael
I have been looking for a way to make some extra cash from home. I have recently began to look into doing surveys.
I just read your article on Tellwut Surveys, while it sounds very easy to do, they pay out seems very low to me.
I am going to look into the other options you have recommended.
Thanks for the info on Tellwut Surveys.
Brendon
Thanks for your comment Brendon. Paid surveys can definitely be an easy way to make a bit extra. If you only want to join a few sites, thee are sites that has bigger potentials than Tellwut. But if you want to join Tellwut, just remember that it is only if you live in the US or Canada that you can get paid.
All the best,
Mikael