If you’re looking for a simple way to start your 2026 financial resolutions on the right foot, taking surveys online is a great way to earn extra cash in your spare time without a rigid schedule.
Branded Surveys is one of the most popular platforms for getting paid to share your insights. We like it so much that it leads our January 2026 list of the best apps that pay you to sign up.
Our tester, Anastasia, spent 4 hours using Branded Surveys while taking meticulous notes. She’s a professional QA and software tester and has tested several other survey apps. We’re unaffiliated with Branded Surveys, so what you’re about to read is an unbiased report based on hard data. You can read more about our methodology at the end of the article.







