I checked out G2 to see if writing software reviews for it is worth your time. It is legit, but the reward is a $10 gift card at G2’s discretion, with no cash and no guarantee. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend if you want to earn extra cash.
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 checked out G2 himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
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Legit, but rewards are not guaranteed and never cash
Write reviews of software you have used. G2 may reward an approved review with a $10 gift card, at its own discretion.
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The short answer
G2 is legit. It is a website with reviews of software, to help people find the right software for their business. You can be rewarded for the software reviews you write.
But there is no guarantee you are paid for a review. Whether you are rewarded is at G2’s discretion, and the reward is a $10 gift card, not cash. Readers also report rejected reviews. If you want to earn extra cash, G2 is not a great option.
- Available more or less worldwide
- A review takes around 10 minutes
- Positive and negative reviews are both welcome
- A Help Center and a support email address
- Doesn’t offer guaranteed earnings
- Doesn’t offer cash rewards
- You need a business email or a LinkedIn account
- Hard to write a good review on a phone
- Readers report rejected reviews
My experience with G2
I checked out G2’s review process: picking a software category, the review dashboard, the sign-up requirements, the mobile site and the support. I made a video that shows exactly how G2 works. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- June 2023Review first published Jun 27, 2023
- Latest retest
- Checked: review process, rewards, support
- Reward
- A $10 gift cardOnly if G2 decides to reward your review
- Time per review
- Around 10 minutesSoftware you have actually used
- The “Write Review” steps: picking a category and a software
- The review dashboard and the review format
- The sign-up requirements for reviewers
- The website on a mobile phone
- The Help Center
- A reward. My review does not show a gift card from G2.
An inside look at G2
The video below shows exactly how G2 works. My review does not show a reward from G2.
Screenshots from my test
G2 at a glance
| What it is | A website with reviews of software, to help people find the right software for their business |
|---|---|
| Ways to earn | Writing reviews of software you have actually used |
| Reward | A $10 gift card, if G2 decides to reward your approved review. No cash. |
| Guaranteed? | No. Rewards are at G2’s discretion. |
| Time per review | Around 10 minutes |
| What you need | A business email address or a LinkedIn account. A regular Gmail account does not work. |
| Devices | Mobile-optimized website, but a laptop or desktop works much better for writing reviews |
| Where you can join | More or less worldwide, as far as I can tell |
| Support | Help Center, and email: [email protected] |
Is G2 legit and safe?
Yes, G2 is legit. You can really be rewarded for the reviews you write. But that does not make it a good way to earn. Here is what you should know.
- No guaranteed rewards
An accepted review does not automatically mean you get paid. From what I understand, G2 rewards reviews it sees as great reviews that can help a lot of people. So it boils down to how good you are at writing reviews.
- No cash, only a gift card
G2 does not tell you exactly how you will get paid. From what I found out, the reward for an approved review is a gift card worth $10. That is the only compensation G2 offers.
- Readers report rejected and unrewarded reviews
Readers say reviews based on real experience were not approved, and that G2 does not seem to approve many reviews from one person. A reader who had written for G2 since 2020 reported in 2025 that an approved review never got its gift card, and support called it ineligible.
- A business email or LinkedIn is required
To become a reviewer, you sign up with a business email address or your LinkedIn account. A regular Gmail account does not work. G2 wants its reviewers to have a professional profile.
- Hard to do on a phone
The website works on mobile, but writing a good review on a phone is quite challenging. Grammar and spelling matter for approval, so use a laptop or desktop.
My takeIn my opinion, G2 is not for everyone. Its main purpose is to help people find the right software for their business. The reward for reviewers who write high-quality reviews is, in my opinion, just a form of recognition. So I would only recommend you join G2 if your goal is to help people find the right software for their business.
G2 rewards are not guaranteed and never cash. The top survey and GPT sites in your country really pay you.
See the best sites in your countryHow you earn on G2
There is only one way to potentially earn: writing software reviews.
Writing software reviews$10 gift card, not guaranteed
G2 really values actual experience, so you can only review software you have actually used. Go to the G2 site and click “Write Review”. Pick a software category you know, then pick a software you have used.
The first time, you are asked to log in to the member dashboard. After that, you go straight to the review dashboard and fill out all the review fields in the format G2 gives you. A review takes around 10 minutes. Give your honest opinion: it does not matter if it is positive or negative.
Then submit the review for G2 to check. If it passes their standard, it is accepted. But that does not guarantee you get paid. Whether you are rewarded is at G2’s discretion.
How much can you make?
You can potentially earn a $10 gift card per review you write. But G2 is really not a great site to earn from. There is no guarantee you are rewarded for every review, and you are not paid in cash.
G2’s purpose is not to give people a way to earn extra cash. Its goal is to help people find the best software for their business. If you just want your opinion about software to be heard, it is a good place to do it.
If you want to earn cash, see the top sites that pay via PayPal. If you want to write reviews on your own site, see how to build an online business. It takes a lot more time and effort, but you get to be your own boss.
Who can join G2?
G2 does not say exactly which countries it is available in, but as far as I can tell, it is available more or less worldwide. You can sign up as a reviewer wherever you live.
To become a reviewer, you use a business email address or your LinkedIn account. A regular Gmail account does not work. G2 wants its contributors to have a professional profile, so the reviews are more credible.
What 4 readers told me
This review has 4 comments since 2023: 3 from readers and 1 reply from me. These are the two things readers wrote about.
Readers say reviews based on real experience were rejected, and that G2 does not seem to approve many reviews from one person.
A long-time reviewer got an approval email in 2025, but the $10 gift card never arrived. Support said the review was ineligible.
“Someone else I know also had only one review approved and the rest rejected. I don’t think they like to approve too many from one person.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences.
G2 alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | High pay per survey and fast payouts, in more than 70 countries | $5 or $10 for PayPal, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal | 4.3 / 5 |
| UserTesting | Paid tests of websites, recorded with your screen and voice | None; PayPal 14 days after a test | 3.4 / 5 |
| User Interviews | Paid research studies, mostly for US residents | None; paid per study | 3.4 / 5 |
| uTest | Software testing, paid per bug you find, available globally | $2 per pay period | 3.3 / 5 |
Want to earn cash for your opinion? See the top survey and GPT sites in your country. You will find a site you can join wherever you live.
How I scored G2
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
G2 scores 62 out of 100. If you want to earn extra cash, see these sites first.
See the best sites in your countryG2 FAQ
Is G2 a scam?
No. G2 is a legit software review website, and you can be rewarded for the reviews you write. But rewards are not guaranteed.
How much does G2 pay per review?
From what I found out, a gift card worth $10 for an approved review that G2 decides to reward. It does not pay cash.
Does G2 pay for every review?
No. An accepted review does not automatically mean you get paid. Whether you are rewarded is at G2’s discretion.
What do I need to become a G2 reviewer?
A business email address or a LinkedIn account. A regular Gmail account does not work. You can only review software you have actually used.
Can I write G2 reviews on my phone?
The website works on mobile, but it is hard to write a good review on a phone. Use a laptop or desktop, so you can check your grammar and spelling.
Who can join G2?
As far as I can tell, G2 is available more or less worldwide.
How do I contact G2 support?
Check the Help Center first. Otherwise, email [email protected].
Who tested G2 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 G2, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
If you’re interested I’ll forward you some of my reviews that were based on actual experience and were enthusiastically written but unapproved. Someone else I know also had only one review approved and the rest rejected. I don’t think they like to approve too many from one person.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Happened right after we reviewed VS code too 🙁
You may be right about that. I’ve left reviews on their site since at least 2020. Took a break for a while, decided to start again when I received an email promotion from them promising a $10 gift card. Submitted the review, a few days later received an email that it was approved, then waited and waited for a gift card that never arrived. I contacted Customer Service who gave a lame excuse that it was ineligible due to my account info, review history “and other related data.” Despite the fact I’d never had any problems before with my account or reviews, and despite the fact they’d already sent me an email that it was approved. I brought this up to them and asked what exactly in my account data/review history was the problem. The response I got parroted word for word their original response. I even tried to file a complaint to the BBB, which was quickly rejected on spurious grounds. I’m really disappointed because I’d never had problems with them before, but it seems a lot of people have had similar complaints recently.