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Get paid to test products.
It sounds a little fishy, right?
I mean, who wouldn’t want to get paid for testing products – especially when they’re products from well-known companies.
Usually, I’d say that when it sounds too good to be true, it is. But in this case, it’s a whole different story.
The truth is, you actually can get paid to test products.
You’re not going to bring in a full-time income (or even close), but you can earn a little spending cash or, at the very least, earn free product.
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27 Companies that Pay You to Test Products
1. Johnson & Johnson Friends & Neighbors
2. LOreal Product Testing Panel
3. Consumer Product Testing
4. Reebok
5. InStyle
6. UserTesting
7. Influenster
8. BzzAgent, Inc.
9. Valued Opinions
10. McCormick Product Testing
11. Daily Goodie Box
12. MySoapBox
13. PinchMe
14. Tellwut
15. Product Testing USA
16. NetGalley
17. OneOpinion
18. Opinion Outpost
19. Homeschool.com
20. Pinecone Research
21. Toluna Influencers
22. Vogue Insiders
23. Nike Product Testing
24. Red Robin Panelist
25. Philips
26. Smiley 360
27. Social Nature
1. Johnson & Johnson Friends & Neighbors
Johnson & Johnson Friends & Neighbors has a program that invites consumers to test up-and-coming products. Their product testing can range from testing dental floss to evaluating a fragrance for a shampoo line.
They have both at-home testing and in-facility testing options available.
This program’s other opportunities include online surveys, discussion groups, focus groups, sensory panels, and consumer panels.
While specific compensation isn’t listed, their website does say that you may receive payment as a token of appreciation.
2. LOreal Product Testing Panel
LOreal Product Testing Panel accepts product-tester registration from males and females ages 18 years and older.
They are looking for consumers to test out products in the following categories:
- Hair Care
- Hair Color
- Hair Styling
- Skincare
- Sun Care
If you live in Ohio or New Jersey, you may qualify to test products at one of their facilities. If you’re not located near one of the testing facilities, you can apply to be an at-home tester.
At-home testers will be required to submit an online survey after using a test product.
3. Consumer Product Testing
Consumer Product Testing is a testing company located in New Jersey. They specialize in testing sunscreen. However, they also test and run studies for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other OTC products.
They are currently looking for males of any age and females ages 18 to 45 to participate in their programs.
You can view current product testing opportunities, how much those opportunities pay, and what they will require from you by visiting their website.
4. Reebok
Want to try out the latest shoes before they get to the market?
Reebok has a testing program that allows selected product testers to try out new shoes for about 2-4 weeks.
As a tester, you’d wear the shoes for a specific time or amount of mileage, complete an online survey, and then send the shoes back in.
Unfortunately, there is no payment for this one. The only benefit would be trying out products before they hit the market.
5. InStyle
InStyle magazine’s trendsetters program gives InStyle readers a chance to test out fashion, beauty, and home decor products.
Instead of receiving monetary payment, you’ll receive entries into quarterly prize sweepstakes each time you complete a study or product test.
6. UserTesting
UserTesting is a bit different than the other sites on this list. Instead of paying you to test physical products, they’ll pay you to test websites.
Here’s how it works:
You’ll sign up and fill out your profile. Based on your profile, you’ll receive invites via email to perform website tests. These tests will ask you to do something specific (like read a product description, try a checkout page, etc.) You’ll follow the instructions you’re sent and use a screen and voice recorder to talk about your experience as you do it.
Tests take about 20 minutes to complete. You’ll earn $10 per test.
Payout is via Paypal.
7. Influenster
Influenster is a community of over 6 million users who write (and read) reviews on various products.
They also offer product testing, sending out their “VoxBoxes” to select Influenster members each month to review.
A VoxBox is packed with full and sample-size beauty products from big-name brands.
If you are one of the lucky few to receive a VoxBox, you’re encouraged to leave feedback about the products and share your experience on social media.
8. BzzAgent, Inc.
BzzAgent, Inc. is a company that works with brands to get reviews and spread buzz about new products.
To become a tester with BzzAgent, you’ll need to create a profile and answer survey questions.
Based on your profile, you’ll receive product testing application invites via email. The application will determine whether or not BzzAgent chooses you to be a tester for a specific campaign.
After testing the product, you’ll receive instructions on what to do next. Some instructions may include sharing your experience on Facebook and Instagram or writing a review.
9. Valued Opinions
Valued Opinions pays its members to take online surveys and occasionally test products at home.
Here’s how it works:
- You sign up and fill out your profile information.
- Based on your demographics, you’re sent market research surveys to complete.
- Surveys generally take 15-20 minutes and pay $1-$5.
The market research surveys you’ll receive will be on a wide range of topics – anything from barbeque grills to Disney movies.
When your account has reached a minimum of $10, you can cash out for a gift card.
10. McCormick Product Testing
If you’re interested in testing food products, you can apply to be a McCormick panelist.
To get started, sign up on their website. You’ll be sent emails when there’s a product test available to you.
Most of their product testing is done at their facility in Hunt Valley, MD. However, they do sometimes offer at-home testing opportunities.
Payment for product testing is as follows:
- In facility: $30-$100
- At home: $10-$15
The actual compensation will depend upon the number of products tested and the amount of time it takes to complete the testing. Payment for in-facility testing is made via check, while at-home tests are paid via Amazon gift card.
11. Daily Goodie Box
If you’re into free products, you’ll like Daily Goodie Box. This company sends out boxes full of free samples and full-sized products, based on availability.
If you’re one of the lucky members to receive a Goodie Box, you’ll need to review the products you receive.
12. MySoapBox
MySoapBox collects reviews and opinions from its members on products and services. These opinions are shared with companies for market research purposes.
With MySoapBox you can earn money testing products at home, joining focus groups, and completing surveys.
Here’s how it works:
- Sign up and fill out your profile.
- You’ll receive emails when you are eligible for a survey or study.
- Earn points for each survey and study you complete.
Once your account hits 25,000 points, you can cash out for a gift card.
13. PinchMe
PinchMe is a company that sends consumers samples in exchange for their opinions.
Here’s how it works:
- Create your profile and claim samples every month.
- Review the samples after trying them.
- You’ll receive points for each review you make.
Just to get an idea – some of the recent samples PinchMe has sent include Olay collagen peptides, Skippy squeezable peanut butter, and Haribo Goldbears.
14. Tellwut
Tellwut is a market research and survey company. While they don’t have products they send you to test, you can earn money through Tellwut by sharing your experience about products and services you’ve already used.
To get started, you’ll simply sign up and fill out your profile. You’ll then be able to take surveys based on your profile information.
You’ll earn points for each survey you take. You can cash out for a $10 Amazon gift card once your account reaches 4,000 points.
15. Product Testing USA
Product Testing USA is a market research company looking for product testers, mystery shoppers, and secret diners
Here’s how Product Testing USA works:
- Register on their website and fill out your profile.
- Select the products you’d like to test.
- Product testers are then drawn at random.
If you’re selected as a product tester, you get to keep the product for free in exchange for your review. Product Testing USA will post the review you write in their “review room.”
16. NetGalley
If you’re an avid reader and would like to receive advance copies of books in exchange for your reviews, you might like NetGalley.
This site doesn’t pay cash but does allow you to request books from various authors.
You can learn more about becoming a book reviewer with NetGalley here.
17. OneOpinion
OneOpinion conducts surveys for market research companies. And because they need honest feedback from consumers, their surveys are paid.
Here’s how to get started:
- Sign up for OneOpinion and fill out your profile information.
- You’ll receive email invitations for surveys you qualify to take.
- Earn points for completing your surveys.
Once you reach 25,000 points in your account, you can redeem them for gift cards.
18. Opinion Outpost
Opinion Outpost offers paid surveys, product testing, and other ways to earn points like watching ads.
To get started, you’ll first need to sign up and fill out your profile. Be sure to completely and accurately fill out your profile, as this will be the basis for the rest of your opportunities.
You’ll be emailed whenever there’s a survey or product test you qualify for.
You’ll earn points for any surveys you take, which you can cash out for gift cards.
19. Homeschool.com
If you’re a parent who homeschools or just looking to test curriculum-based products for your kid, you can sign up to be a product tester with Homeschool.com.
You won’t get paid for this opportunity, but you can receive free books, reports, and kits. To qualify, simply sign up for their product test opportunity emails.
20. Pinecone Research
Pinecone Research is known as a survey company, but they also offer product testing.
You’ll be selected for product testing and survey opportunities based on your demographics.
You can earn points for each study you complete. When you meet the minimum threshold, you can redeem your points for prizes.
21. Toluna Influencers
Toluna is another well-known survey company that also offers product testing – not everyone automatically qualifies to be a product tester with Toluna, though.
To get started, sign up on their website and then apply to be a tester.
If accepted, you’ll be required to complete a survey after testing the products you were sent. You’ll receive points for completing surveys which you can later redeem for Paypal cash or gift cards.
22. Vogue Insiders
If you’re familiar with Vogue magazine, you may be interested in joining their community – Vogue Insiders.
Vogue Insiders gives community members the ability to share experiences, win prizes, and test up-and-coming products. While product testers are not paid in cash, they do get to keep the products they test.
23. Nike Product Testing
Want to try out up-and-coming Nike products? You can apply to become a product tester.
This program works very similarly to Reebok’s (which kind of stinks because you don’t get to keep the product.)
Here’s the lowdown:
- Apply to be a tester.
- Accept a test product and test it out.
- Share your feedback.
- Send the product back.
You don’t get paid cash, and don’t you get to keep the product – however, if you qualify, you may continually get to test out new Nike gear. And, if you’re a parent, you can sign your kids up to be testers too.
24. Red Robin Panelist
Want to try some new menu items at Red Robin and get paid to do it? Sign up to be a panelist.
Simply create a profile, and Red Robin will reach out to you when they need you to test a new menu item. Tests can be conducted at your local Red Robin.
These tests typically last an hour, and compensation is made based on several factors.
25. Philips
Philips makes a wide variety of products – everything from electric toothbrushes to air fryers. And, they also have a pretty cool product testing program.
To get started, sign up to be a tester and fill out your profile. Based on your demographics, you’ll receive opportunities to test free products or receive deep discounts in exchange for your opinions.
26. Smiley 360
Smiley 360 works with many different brands to get feedback on products. They don’t offer cash payment, just free items in exchange for your reviews.
When you sign up for this program, you’ll start by filling out your profile. If you qualify for a product test, you’ll receive an email invitation link.
After testing a product, you’ll need to follow the instructions for sharing your experience. (This may entail posting about the product on your social media profiles.)
27. Social Nature
Social Nature allows its members to test and review up-and-coming products from eco-friendly brands.
To get started, you can visit their website and scroll through their available samples.
When you see something you’re interested in, click the “I Want In” button. You’ll answer a few questions to see if you’re a good match for the product. If you are, they will send the sample to you, and you’ll be asked to review the product and share it on social media.
While you won’t earn cash from this program, you do get to keep the free products you review.
Paid Product Tester FAQs
How Much Money Can I Earn Testing Products?
Unless you participate in a focus group or take paid surveys, payment for product testing is usually in the form of free products.
Product testing is a fun way to score free stuff, but it’s not usually a super-high paying gig, and at times, it can be hard to find consistent product testing opportunities.
What Does Product Testing Entail?
Paid product testing generally entails using a product sent to you by a market research company and then sharing your experience and opinions.
When you share your feedback, companies are expecting you to be 100% honest. This is what helps them with product development.
How Do I Increase My Chances of Being Chosen as a Product Tester?
Product testers are typically chosen based on a specific set of demographics. If you want to increase your odds of being selected as a product tester, you’ll need to sign up with several different companies.
Earn Money or Free Products as a Product Tester
If you’re looking for a bit of pocket change or want to try out the latest products, try signing up with these eight companies. You aren’t going to make a ton of money, but product testing could be a fun side hustle.
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