LifePoints vs National Consumer Panel: Which is Better?

	LifePoints Specializes in surveys for stay-at-home moms 5 Surveys American Consumer Opinion Angus Reid Forum ask GfK Branded Surveys Brox Panel Cashwalk Consumer Opinion Institute Crowdology E-Poll Surveys Fetch Rewards Focus Group Freecash Hintsters InboxDollars InboxPays InstaGC Ipsos KashKick LEO by Leger Media Rewards Mindfield Online MindsPay MobileXpression MOBROG MyPoints MySoapBox Nicequest Nielsen Digital Voice Nielsen Mobile OnePoll Opinion Outpost Opinionsite PaidViewpoint Panel Engage Panorama Panel PermissionResearch Pinecone Research Pogo PointClub Points2Shop Prime Opinion PrizeRebel Product Report Card QuickRewards QuickThoughts Rakuten Insight Rewardia SpeakUp Surveys Survey Club Survey Junkie Survey Roundtable Survey Savvy Surveyeah SurveySavvy Connect Swagbucks Tellwut The Panel Station Toluna Influencers Unlock Surveys Voz Latinum YouGov ySense Yunite	National Consumer Panel Scan barcodes on what you already buy for real money 5 Surveys American Consumer Opinion Angus Reid Forum ask GfK Branded Surveys Brox Panel Cashwalk Consumer Opinion Institute Crowdology E-Poll Surveys Fetch Rewards Focus Group Freecash Hintsters InboxDollars InboxPays InstaGC Ipsos KashKick LEO by Leger Media Rewards Mindfield Online MindsPay MobileXpression MOBROG MyPoints MySoapBox Nicequest Nielsen Digital Voice Nielsen Mobile OnePoll Opinion Outpost Opinionsite PaidViewpoint Panel Engage Panorama Panel PermissionResearch Pinecone Research Pogo PointClub Points2Shop Prime Opinion PrizeRebel Product Report Card QuickRewards QuickThoughts Rakuten Insight Rewardia SpeakUp Surveys Survey Club Survey Junkie Survey Roundtable Survey Savvy Surveyeah SurveySavvy Connect Swagbucks Tellwut The Panel Station Toluna Influencers Unlock Surveys Voz Latinum YouGov ySense Yunite

At-a-Glance Comparison

Get a look at the differences between LifePoints and National Consumer Panel with this overview of their features and benefits.

	LifePoints	National Consumer Panel
Summary	LifePoints One of the most dependable survey companies in the business Survey compensation depends on length and other factors Frequent invitations to surveys that are actually fun to take Recently introduced “webcam” surveys which pay higher No minimum or maximum on amount of surveys you can take	National Consumer Panel Get rewarded for scanning your groceries and other purchases Receive a free barcode scanner or use the app to scan products Choose from a huge merchandise catalog when you redeem your points Take surveys on a variety of topics to earn even more points Get sweepstakes entries for your ongoing participation Backed by market research leaders Nielsen and IRi
Accepting New Users	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel Yes
Accepts Teens	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel No
Has Signup Bonus	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Has Referral Program	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel No
Has Loyalty Bonus	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
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Rating Comparison

Which is better, LifePoints or National Consumer Panel? See how their expert and user ratings compare.

	LifePoints	National Consumer Panel
Overall	LifePoints [4.5/5]	National Consumer Panel [4.79/5]
Opportunities	LifePoints [4/5]	National Consumer Panel [4.5/5]
Rewards	LifePoints [4.5/5]	National Consumer Panel [4.25/5]
User Reviews	LifePoints [4.5/5] Read 3 Reviews	National Consumer Panel [4.5/5] Read 22 Reviews
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Rewards Comparison

Compare LifePoints rewards and National Consumer Panel rewards to see how their redemption options stack up.

	LifePoints	National Consumer Panel
Cash / e-Wallet	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel Yes
Virtual Visa	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Cash App	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Cash via Check	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Apple Pay	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
PayPal	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel No
Direct Deposit	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Venmo	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Gift Cards	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Amazon E-Gift Codes	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel Yes
Amazon Gift Cards	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel Yes
iTunes Gift Cards	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Electronic Gift Cards	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Electronic Gift Codes	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Crypto	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Bitcoin	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Etherium	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Dogecoin	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Merchandise	LifePoints Yes	National Consumer Panel Yes
Sweepstakes Entries	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Charity Donations	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
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Opportunities Comparison

Compare how you can earn money with LifePoints and National Consumer Panel and find your next side hustle.

	LifePoints	National Consumer Panel
Do Micro Tasks	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Download Apps	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Focus Groups	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Listen to Music	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Play Games	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Read Email	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Share Your Data	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Shop	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Take Surveys	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Test Products	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Train AI	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Upload Receipts	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel Yes
Use Search Engines	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Walk / Exercise	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Watch Videos	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
Write Reviews	LifePoints No	National Consumer Panel No
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Service & Snafus

Learn about customer service and potential issues with LifePoints and National Consumer Panel before you sign up.

	LifePoints	National Consumer Panel
Customer Service	LifePoints My Survey also boasts of an excellent customer support team that not only responds to your queries quickly but does so in a most courteous manner. They also periodically come up with innovations like focus groups and product testing in their market research surveys to infuse greater variety into the process.	National Consumer Panel This program is backed by the Nielsen company so expect quick and courteous response if you run into any problems.
Bad News	LifePoints There isn’t too much not to like about LifePoints but there has been some minor feedback from users about getting disqualified for surveys. This is because of the demographics the company is looking for at any given time. If you find yourself getting disqualified from multiple surveys you might want to move on to another panel.	National Consumer Panel Since scanning all of your purchases can be a bit tedious, some might consider the compensation from National Consumer Panel to be a bit low for the effort.
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Final Verdict

See our closing thoughts to help you decide if LifePoints or National Consumer Panel is better for you.

	LifePoints	National Consumer Panel
Closing Thoughts	LifePoints LifePoints is a must have if you want to earn taking surveys. You can rack up a cash out pretty quickly, surveys invitations may not come as often as you'd like, but unlike many market research operations you want be put through a litany of "routers" everyday. With major clients and a proven track record, LifePoints is simply one of the most reliable companies in terms of payouts there is.	National Consumer Panel If you buy a lot of groceries and don't mind taking the time to scan them, National Consumer Program is a great way to earn a variety of rewards as well as sweepstakes entries. There's really no reason not to give this one a try. Might as well get paid for things you already buy, right? If you stay diligent about scanning the products you buy, you will be eligible to rack up some great merchandise. It's also worth noting, that if you find NCP isn't for you, a prepaid shipping label is provided for you to send your scanner back. As of December 2015, you can now use their app which performs the same function as the scanner which eliminates the hassle of shipping if you change your mind.
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Closing Thoughts

LifePoints

LifePoints is a must have if you want to earn taking surveys. You can rack up a cash out pretty quickly, surveys invitations may not come as often as you'd like, but unlike many market research operations you want be put through a litany of "routers" everyday.

With major clients and a proven track record, LifePoints is simply one of the most reliable companies in terms of payouts there is.

National Consumer Panel

If you buy a lot of groceries and don't mind taking the time to scan them, National Consumer Program is a great way to earn a variety of rewards as well as sweepstakes entries. There's really no reason not to give this one a try. Might as well get paid for things you already buy, right?

If you stay diligent about scanning the products you buy, you will be eligible to rack up some great merchandise. It's also worth noting, that if you find NCP isn't for you, a prepaid shipping label is provided for you to send your scanner back. As of December 2015, you can now use their app which performs the same function as the scanner which eliminates the hassle of shipping if you change your mind.

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LifePoints vs National Consumer Panel