I tested SurveySavvy and made a video tour of it. It is legit, and in the US you can earn passively with its SavvyConnect software, but the surveys pay little and you are paid by check. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend instead.
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 tested SurveySavvy himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit, but low rewards and payment by check only
Surveys pay around $0.5 to $2. SavvyConnect pays $3 a month per device in the US. Checks take 4 to 12 weeks to process.
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The short answer
SurveySavvy is legit. It is owned by Luth Research, LLC, which has been in market research for more than 30 years, and it pays real money from just $1.
But the rewards for surveys are simply too low, around $0.5 to $2 at most, and you are only paid by check, which takes 4 to 12 weeks to process. The best part is SavvyConnect, which pays $3 a month per device, but only to US users at the moment.
- Pays in cash, not points or vouchers
- Low payout threshold: $1
- You can earn passive income by installing SavvyConnect (US only)
- A responsive mobile site
- A phone number for support
- Low rewards for surveys completed
- Limited earning opportunities
- No PayPal or bank account payout option
- Checks take 4 to 12 weeks to process
- Support can be slow or non-responsive
My experience with SurveySavvy
I signed up for SurveySavvy, went through the dashboard, the surveys, SavvyConnect and the referral program, and made a video tour of it. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- May 2019Review first published May 10, 2019
- Latest retest
- Checked: surveys, SavvyConnect, payouts, support
- Surveys available
- Not a huge numberKeep your profile updated to get more
- SavvyConnect
- $3 a month per deviceIt used to be $5. US users only.
- The sign-up and the member dashboard
- The available surveys
- The SavvyConnect software and the referral program
- The mobile site
- The Contact Us page, its Facebook page and its TrustPilot page
- A payout. My review does not show a check from SurveySavvy.
- How much the referral program pays. SurveySavvy does not reveal it.
My SurveySavvy test on video
I made a video that gives you a guided tour of SurveySavvy and an inside look, so you can see exactly what you get.
Screenshots from my test
SurveySavvy at a glance
| What it is | Paid survey site, around for more than a decade |
|---|---|
| Company | Luth Research, LLC, in market research for more than 30 years |
| Cost to join | Free |
| Minimum age | Over 14 |
| Ways to earn | Paid surveys, the SavvyConnect software and a two-tier referral program |
| Pay per survey | Around $0.5 to $2 at most |
| Not qualified | An entry in the monthly draw |
| SavvyConnect | $3 a month per device you install it on (it used to be $5). Only US users are paid at the moment. |
| Minimum cashout | $1 |
| Payout method | Check by mail only. No PayPal or bank account. |
| Payout speed | 4 to 12 weeks to process, plus the time the mail takes |
| App | No app for surveys. The mobile site is responsive. SavvyConnect has an app for Android and iOS. |
| Where you can join | Globally. Some countries get fewer surveys. |
| Support | Contact Us page with an FAQ search and a contact form, and a phone number |
Is SurveySavvy legit and safe?
Yes, SurveySavvy is legit, as you can earn from it, as it claims. But it is honestly not a good option for everyone. Here is what you should know.
- Payment by check only
You can only request a check, mailed to the address you registered with. It takes SurveySavvy 4 to 12 weeks to process the payment. In some countries, you pay a fee to exchange a foreign check, or it is not even accepted. Check how this works in your country first.
- SavvyConnect collects your internet data
SavvyConnect collects data about your internet activities, shared anonymously. Some people see this as an intrusion on their privacy. You do not have to install it to take surveys.
- Low rewards and few surveys
Most surveys pay around $0.5 to $2 at most, and there is not a huge number of them. Countries without a SurveySavvy partner company get even fewer.
- Support can be slow
Its Facebook page has not been active for quite some time. Its TrustPilot page had only a few reviews, all complaints, and SurveySavvy never replied to them.
- Little information
SurveySavvy does not reveal how much you earn for inviting others. Not having enough information about what it offers is a general problem with the site.
My takeThe longevity of SurveySavvy does not really reflect how good it is to earn from. The survey rewards are simply too low, in my opinion, and you wait a long time for a check. If you mainly want to earn from surveys, you are better off with one of the best survey sites in your country. SavvyConnect is quite easy money if it is available to you. As an extra site, it might be worth checking out.
SurveySavvy surveys pay little, and only by check. The top sites in your country pay more, and faster.
See the best sites in your countryHow you earn on SurveySavvy
There are 3 ways to earn. SavvyConnect has the best earning potential, if it is available to you. Tap one to read more.
Paid surveys$0.5 to $2
As soon as you log in, you see the available surveys. Take a survey and submit it. Once SurveySavvy deems that it qualifies, the reward is added to your account.
Keep your profile updated to get more surveys. If you are disqualified from a survey, you get an entry in the monthly draw, with some minor prizes.
SavvyConnect$3 a month per device
SavvyConnect is software that collects data about your internet activities, a bit like the Nielsen Computer & Mobile Panel. It also gives you access to VIP surveys and helps SurveySavvy check if you qualify for surveys.
You earn $3 every month for each device you install it on. It used to be $5. You can do this on several devices, such as a phone, a desktop and a tablet, without doing anything else. At the moment, SurveySavvy only pays US users for SavvyConnect.
You need to sign up for SurveySavvy first. Then you can download the SavvyConnect app for Android and iOS.
Referral programNot revealed
The referral program has two tiers: the people you refer, and the people they refer. You earn a piece of their earnings, paid by SurveySavvy, so your friends do not earn less.
SurveySavvy does not reveal how much you earn for inviting others. As far as I am aware, SavvyConnect earnings do not count for the referral commission.
How much can you make?
This is where the main issue of SurveySavvy shows. Most surveys only pay around $0.5 to $2 at most. Say you get 6 surveys a month: if everything goes well, you earn around $6 to $12.
If you do not install SavvyConnect, you get fewer surveys. If you do, you earn $3 a month per device, which is the best earning potential on SurveySavvy, in my opinion. But at the moment, only US users are paid for it.
So overall, the earning potential on SurveySavvy is not impressive.
Payout method, minimum and speed
| Method | Minimum | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Check by mail | $1 | 4 to 12 weeks to process, plus mail time |
SurveySavvy only pays real money, no products, vouchers or coupons. Everything you earn is in dollars. To cash out, log in and request your payment. SurveySavvy mails a check to the address you registered with.
You cannot link your PayPal or bank account. If you want a faster way to get paid, see the best sites that pay through PayPal.
What 12 readers told me
This review has 12 comments since 2020: 6 from readers and 6 replies from me. These are the two things readers ask about most.
Readers asked where SavvyConnect pays and whether it counts for referrals, and one told me the pay dropped to $3 per device. The review now says so.
A reader spent 30 minutes giving information and was then told they did not qualify.
“Just an update on Savvyconnect – you now get paid $3 per device for which you install the software, it’s not $5 anymore.”
Mikael: Thanks for making me aware. I have now updated the review accordingly.
“It’s a total waste of 30 minutes in which they want every piece of information you can give them.”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experiences.
“IS it true that savvy connect is available for UK and US members only?”
Mikael: It is mainly worth joining is you live in the US and UK.
SurveySavvy 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. US, Canada, Australia and the UK | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| ySense | Surveys plus other ways to earn, most countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
| Nielsen Computer & Mobile Panel | Passive rewards for having the app or software installed | Depends on your country | 3.3 / 5 |
If you mainly want to earn from surveys, see the best survey sites in your country. You will find a site you can join wherever you live.
How I scored SurveySavvy
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
SurveySavvy scores 44 out of 100. I recommend these sites before SurveySavvy.
See the best sites in your countrySurveySavvy FAQ
Is SurveySavvy a scam?
No. SurveySavvy is legit and owned by Luth Research, LLC. But the survey rewards are low, and you are only paid by check.
How much does SurveySavvy pay per survey?
Around $0.5 to $2 at most.
What is SavvyConnect?
Software that collects data about your internet activities. It pays $3 a month per device you install it on. At the moment, only US users are paid for it.
What is the minimum payout?
$1.
How does SurveySavvy pay?
By check, mailed to the address you registered with. It takes 4 to 12 weeks to process. There is no PayPal or bank option.
Who can join SurveySavvy?
It is available globally. You must be over 14 years of age, and you need to give your correct address.
Does SurveySavvy have an app?
Not for surveys. The mobile site works well. SavvyConnect has an app for Android and iOS after you sign up.
How do I contact SurveySavvy?
Through the contact form on the Contact Us page, or the phone number on the website.
Who tested SurveySavvy 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 SurveySavvy, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Just an update on Savvyconnect – you now get paid $3 per device for which you install the software, it’s not $5 anymore.
Thanks for making me aware. I have now updated the review accordingly.
It’s a total waste of 30 minutes in which they want every piece of information you can give them. Then at the end they tell you that unless you’re in their particular system you don’t qualify.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Hi, Mikael do they count savvyconnect earnings for referral commission.
Not as far as I am aware.
On YouGov it says you can do bank payments…would that include Pay Pal ???
Not that does not include PayPal. But in some countries YouGov does offer PayPal.
Thank you for sharing this survey
you are welcome.
IS it true that savvy connect is available for UK and US members only? because site say so
It is mainly worth joining is you live in the US and UK. What country do you live in? Then I will be happy to suggest some great alternatives.