I tested GrapeData and got paid through PayPal. It pays well per survey, but several readers report rejected tasks. Below is my payment proof, how it works, what readers report, and which sites I would pick first.
Legit and pays well per survey, but few surveys
Industry surveys and interview tasks that pay around $20 to $40 each. Few of them, and several readers report rejected work.
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The short answer
GrapeData is legit. It paid me through PayPal, and my video shows the payment proof. It pays you for industry-specific surveys, and it pays quite well per survey.
But there are relatively few surveys, depending on your industry and country, so you cannot rely on it as a stable source of extra cash. Some tasks ask you to interview other people. Several readers report that GrapeData declined tasks they had done properly, so they were not paid for them.
- Pays via PayPal
- Available more or less worldwide, in 87 countries
- High rewards for most surveys
- Mobile app for Android and iOS
- Limited earning opportunities
- The site does not explain clearly how the payment system works
- I had a poor experience with its support
- Several readers report completed tasks that were declined and not paid
My experience with GrapeData
I tested GrapeData myself and was paid. This is what I did, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- February 2021Review first published Feb 28, 2021
- Latest retest
- Checked: tasks, payouts, support
- Paid out through
- PayPalPayment proof in my video
- Pay per survey
- Around $20 to $40What I observed while testing
- Support
- Contacted onceA poor experience
- Signing up with my mobile number and the activation code
- The profiling survey and the personalized tasks
- A cashout to PayPal
- The app and the website
- The support contact form
- Many interview tasks over a long period. What I say about rejected tasks comes from readers.
Payment proof
GrapeData paid me through PayPal. In the video below, I show how you earn on GrapeData and my payment proof.
Screenshots from my account
GrapeData has few surveys, depending on your industry and country. The top sites in your country give you more ways to earn.
See the best sites in your countryGrapeData at a glance
| What it is | Survey site for industry-specific surveys and tasks, as a consumer or as a professional |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Ways to earn | Personalized tasks in a survey format, some of them interviews with people you know |
| Pay per survey | Usually around $20 to $40 |
| Minimum cashout | No threshold |
| Payout method | PayPal only, at the end of the month for what you earned that month |
| Referral program | No |
| Apps | Android and iOS |
| Where you can join | 87 countries. A mobile number is required. |
| Support | Contact form on the site and in the app. No FAQ page. |
Is GrapeData legit and safe?
Yes, GrapeData is legit. It paid me. But being legit does not make it a good use of your time. Here is what you should know before you join.
- Completed tasks can be declined
GrapeData reviews your answers before it pays. Several readers, from 2021 to 2025, report that it declined tasks they had done properly, without a clear reason, and that the appeal did not help. Some were paid for a few tasks and not for the rest.
- Some tasks ask you to interview other people
When a task does not fit your profile, you can interview friends or contacts who do fit it. Do not make up answers. Some surveys also need several completions before you earn the reward. Check the Points column in your Task History.
- A mobile number is required
You cannot register without a mobile number. GrapeData texts you an activation code and uses your number to tell you about new tasks.
- The payment system is not explained
The site and app do not tell you right away how you get paid. There is no threshold, and it pays via PayPal at the end of the month. I wish it were more transparent about this.
- Poor support
I contacted support once and was shocked by the tone. Out of the hundreds of sites I have tested, I have rarely come across communication this poor. Maybe I was unlucky.
My takeGrapeData is a legit survey site that pays well for the surveys you get. But in some countries and industries, you just will not find a lot of opportunities, and several readers report rejected tasks. You cannot rely on it as a stable source of extra cash. I recommend the top survey and GPT sites in your country instead.
How you earn on GrapeData
There is one way to earn: personalized tasks in a survey format.
Personalized tasksAround $20 to $40 each
When you log in to the site or the app, you see all the tasks you can do. They are targeted to you based on your industry or country, either to ask your opinion as a consumer or to share your insight as a professional. Each task shows a fixed reward on your dashboard.
Some tasks do not fit your profile. Then you can interview friends or other contacts who fit the target profile, ask them the questions, and enter their answers. Do not make up answers.
GrapeData reviews all your answers. If everything checks out, it credits the reward to your account.
Tasks you complete several timesReward after the last one
Some surveys need several completions before you earn the reward. The Points section in your Task History shows how many times you need to complete it. Keep answering until you reach the required points.
Profiling surveyMore invites
Answer all the profiling surveys when you first log in. It is the only thing you can do to get access to the most surveys.
Check Out the Top Survey Sites in Your Country
How much can you make?
It depends on how many surveys you can complete. GrapeData pays relatively well: usually around $20 to $40 per survey, which is quite high, in my opinion.
But you cannot control how many surveys are available to you. That depends on your industry and your location, and some industries and countries get more surveys than others.
Overall, the surveys are relatively few. You may earn a decent amount for the surveys you sometimes get, but you cannot rely on it as a stable source of extra cash.
How you get paid
| Method | Minimum | When |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | No threshold | At the end of the month, for whatever you earned that month |
Every task you complete is credited to your GrapeData balance. Add your PayPal address first, so you receive your earnings.
GrapeData does not take out taxes. It pays the full amount, and you are responsible for your own taxes, depending on your country.
Who can join, and the app
GrapeData supports 87 countries, so there is a high chance you can register. You must be at least 18. You sign up on the website or in the app, and you must give your mobile number. GrapeData texts you an activation code to finish the registration.
If you are not comfortable sharing your mobile number, GrapeData is not for you. There is no way around it.
The app is on Android and iOS. It is user-friendly, and you can answer surveys anytime and anywhere.
What 39 readers told me
This review has 39 comments since 2021: 21 from readers and 18 replies from me. These are the things readers write about most.
From 2021 to 2025, readers report completed tasks and interviews that were declined, even with proof. Some were paid for a few tasks.
Readers could not register, or their phone number showed as invalid. One reader found that the country code was the problem.
Questions about payout timing, taxes, referrals and task status. There is no referral program.
Readers from Bangladesh, Nigeria and the UAE asked for alternatives.
“I’ve submitted over 40 and only been paid for 3.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences.
“They steal tasks you have done properly, they disqualified them without any reason, even when you have sent the prove of the task.”
Mikael: Sorry to hear this. But thanks for sharing your experiences. I would suggest you also contact their support if you have not already done this.
“Do they take out taxes.”
Mikael: No, they do not take out taxes. You are responsible for your taxes yourself and exactly how that works depends on your country.
GrapeData alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, high pay per survey and fast payouts | $5 or $10 | 4.6 / 5 |
| User Interviews | Paid research studies, mostly in the US | No threshold | 3.4 / 5 |
| Prolific | Academic studies online, fair pay | £6/$6 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Respondent | Research projects paid straight to PayPal | None | 3.0 / 5 |
Looking for sites where you find surveys every day? See the top survey and GPT sites in your country, or the top survey apps.
How I scored GrapeData
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
GrapeData scores 60 out of 100. I recommend these sites before GrapeData.
See the best sites in your countryGrapeData FAQ
Is GrapeData a scam?
No. GrapeData paid me, and my video shows the payment proof. Several readers report that it declined tasks they had done properly, so they were not paid for that work.
How much does GrapeData pay per survey?
Usually around $20 to $40 per survey. But there are relatively few surveys.
What is the minimum payout?
There is no threshold. GrapeData pays via PayPal at the end of the month for whatever you earned that month.
Who can join GrapeData?
It supports 87 countries. You must be at least 18 and give your mobile number to register.
Does GrapeData have an app?
Yes. The app is on Android and iOS.
Does GrapeData have a referral program?
No.
Does GrapeData take out taxes?
No. It pays the full amount, and you are responsible for your own taxes, depending on your country.
Why was my task declined?
GrapeData reviews your answers before it pays, and it does not give a clear reason when it declines a task. Contact its support through the contact form on the site or in the app.
Who tested GrapeData for this review
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with GrapeData, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
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You need to contact their support if you have any technical problems.
I’ve submitted over 40 and only been paid for 3. They suck.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
good info. i never qualify.
i like crowdtap
Thanks for sharing.
Initially I thought too good to be true, theres not many tasks , but eventually there’s a task for immunology assays, anyhow I submitted a total of 17 and out of that I was paid and accepted for 4, mind you the four accepted were no different from any other , other than different people different companies, different answers, but ALL WERE QUALIFIED AS FAR AS PROFESSIONAL, COMPANIES, ALL USES FLUROSPOT OR ELISPOT , the ones accepted were no different but they declined them my theory is , they accept some out of say 10 it’s says you can make up to 1000 , up to ten submissions, but reality no matter what only going to get paid for 4 JUST SAY THAT SAY YOU CAN ONKY DO FOUR , what happens to the declined responses my theory is they submit that shyt and get paid but who knows
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Please I’m living in UAE
Can you recommend a legitimate online business for me
You can check out the best free ways to earn from the UAE here.
I have had the same issues. They put a few through and then they will decline, they don’t give quality feedback.
Which in itself is very suspect.
Don’t bother. I believe also they use your data and don’t pay you.
I would like to ask what is the meaning of incomplete status after I completed the task.
You need to ask their support about this.
How long does it take grape data to pay to paypal account after a survey have been accepted?
You can see my video with payment proof in the review above where I talk about this.
What is the correct website for grapedata survey?
I explain everything in the article above.
Yes I’ve completed 30interviews hours and hours of harassing people for their interview only to be disqualified even tho I have provided proof each time,this is a scam of a site they’ve made one 10$ payment since I’ve started working for them?I have been conducting interviews for the past 20yrs and this is the very first time I’ve NOT been paid for my work they kept and probably used my interviews and just told me they did not so they wouldn’t have to pay,the appeal process is an even bigger joke! Like I said 30interviews without 1 payment wI th all the proof they ask for this site deserves to be shut down.fo4 scamming people of their hard work so please better business bureau plzndona secret investigation
Sorry to hear that.
But thanks for taking the time to share your experiences so other can see what to be aware of.
Couldn’t sign up. 400 Error coming when trying to signup.
You need to contact their support about this.
They steal tasks you have done properly, they disqualified them without any reason, even when you have sent the prove of the task. I have 4 tasks in this condition, I spent the time to receive nothing.
I am quitting.
Sorry to hear this. But thanks for sharing your experiences.
I would suggest you also contact their support if you have not already done this.
When I try to sign in it says phone number is invalied. I know this is my correct number, Is there a away to remove the number and replace it with mine?
You need to contact their support about this.
you have to change the country code that it is invalid when you sign in your number.
that is why it always invalid rather*
Please which survey site are available in Africa and particular in Nigeria?
I have a list of the best sites in Nigeria here.
Hello, why am I disqualified when I am making more efforts on this platform and calling these guys like 35 minutes to interview them
I cannot say the exact reason for this without more info. I would suggest you ask their support.
I have worked for grapedata since April i have never been paid,,The company was good in the past but now it has delayment in payments,they disqualify jobs anyhowly..For now its a scam
It just does not have options in all countries and as I explain in the review above it can be hard to qualify for the tasks. That you cannot qualify for any tasks in your country does not mean it is a scam so please be careful with how you use the word scam. It just means it is not a good option for you and your country. As you can see in the video in the review above, I have been paid by it so I know it pays.
Which country do you live in? Then I can suggest some options that will work for you.
Do they take out taxes. Are do you work on a contract basis. Where you do your own taxes
No, they do not take out taxes. You are responsible for your taxes yourself and exactly how that works depends on your country. They will pay you the full amount and then it is up to you to do your taxes correctly.
Does GrapData Support referrals?
No, unfortunately, they do not have a referral program.
Which surveys are available in Bangladesh?
You can check out this list of the best international sites. These are the ones you should join in Bangladesh.