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Finder’s experts assess get-paid-to platforms across four key categories to help you objectively evaluate a platform’s overall features and suitability for your unique needs.<\/p>

The four categories we measure are:<\/p>

  1. Pay<\/li>
  2. Earning process<\/li>
  3. Cash-outs<\/li>
  4. User experience and reviews<\/li><\/ol>

    Data collection<\/h3>

    We collect data manually through online research and from providers directly.<\/p>

    Category weightings<\/h3>

    We weigh each metric based on factors we believe are most important to users looking for a good get-paid-to platform. Platforms earn a score in each category and then an overall score based on the weightings detailed on this page.<\/p>

    1. Pay – 25%<\/li>
    2. Earning process – 25%<\/li>
    3. Cash-outs – 25%<\/li>
    4. User experience and reviews – 25%<\/li><\/ol>

      Scoring and rating<\/h3>

      Wondering how we work out the Finder Score? We look at 13 get-paid-to platforms, and we compare them against each other to get our simple score out of 10. Metrics like pay ranges, cash-out minimums and user ratings are weighted and added to come up with individual Finder Scores.<\/p>

      Get-paid-to platforms are evaluated on the four key categories outlined on this page. These categories are broken down into 14 different data points.<\/p>

      • 9+ Excellent<\/b> – The cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of get-paid-to platforms. These products offer the best mix of features across the four categories.<\/li>
      • 7+ Great<\/b> – The mix of features across categories is great but not optimal.<\/li>
      • 5+ Satisfactory<\/b> – Typically average in the features department.<\/li>
      • Less than 5 \u2013 Basic<\/b> – The least competitive in terms of features.<\/li><\/ul>

        Data points<\/h3>

        Data points are weighed differently, depending on their importance. Examples of data points we look at when comparing get-paid-to platforms include the following:<\/p>

        • Pay ranges<\/li>
        • Cash-out minimums<\/li>
        • Trustpilot scores<\/li>
        • Ways to earn<\/li><\/ul>

          No single platform will be the best choice for everyone, so thoroughly compare your options before picking a platform for your needs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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