Is this real?

Absolutely. Product testing is a thing. Although not that well known as a way to earn extra money, companies have been tasking the public with reviewing and testing products for years. You may be brand new to the opportunity and concept, but product testing, surveys and focus groups have been conducted since the 1940s, gaining traction in the 1950s. In 2025 you have the chance to have opportunity drop shipped right to your front door.

How do I start?

The first step is curiosity and a desire to learn how to make money by testing products. By following directions you can earn money testing and reviewing products. The best part is that you get paid to test AND in most cases, you get to keep the product.

Once the product is in your hands, you can use it, sell it on the marketplace, or give it away.

What's in it for me?

You get paid well to have fun testing products that interest you. But there's more. The products come shipped directly to you so your commute to "work" literally means you're just walking to your mailbox or opening up your front door!

Choices. You can opt to test products according to what you like and what interests you. You pick and choose what you feel led to review, making it fun and natural to create a professional and compelling review.

Payment options: Get paid with PayPal, Cash, Gift Cards, Amazon, Visa and more.

Step 1. Position yourself for success!

Follow all directions given, from how to get started here on this page to directions given by all companies you choose to work with. Here's the pro tips to get connected with the great products:

• Take surveys, and then take more surveys. This will fire off the algorithm and connect you with the products you're best matched with. 

Take as many surveys as you can to increase your chances of qualifying for product tests—this not only helps companies get the best reviews possible but also inspires you to write more meaningful, high-quality feedback.

Step 2. Be ready to go

When you connect with a product review you'll be contacted to verify your shipping address. If provided tracking, make sure that you're home on the day your product hits your porch so you can ensure it arrives safely.

Step 3. Receive, Review, Write

The day has come. You've received the product for testing and review. Your review should be thoughtful, concise and authentic. Writing an honest review is crucial, not only to the company who is trusting you to review their product - but to your success. Here's why. Do a really good job of reviewing and get invited to review and test another product. Build your reputation as a reviewer.

What products do I get to review?

That's a great question! It all depends on where your interests and passion is. Taking the surveys you receive by email will help connect you with opportunity that fits your life and passions. Love cats? Love tech? Prefer dogs? Make that known when asked during the pre-qualification surveys. Answer all the survey questions thoroughly to get matched with appropriate products. The list of products that need your attention is potentially endless... Cereal, shampoo, footwear, gadgets, protein bars, vegan snacks, carnivore snacks, just to name a few.

Is this a job?

No. This not a traditional job - it's a way for you to use your skills and talents to earn extra income. And unlike a job, you don't clock in or out. You're the boss and you work when you want.

Do I need experience?

No. However, you will need to provide a thoughtful and authentic written or verbal review for each product you test and each surveys you take. Take the surveys, test products, get better at writing reviews and gain actual writing skill as you go.

How much can I earn?

How much you can earn depends on a few factors. For example, clinical trials (medical studies) can pay multiple thousands of dollars. But not everyone wants to be a human experiment, most folks just want to earn money from home. Here's a breakdown of the average earning potential:

• Average product tester can earn $25-75 + in most cases you get to keep the product to resell for even more profit or keep for personal use
• Website and app testing, which falls into the category of online virtual product testing can pay $10-50 per test
• In depth product testing can pay $50-200 per product + possible option to keep product to resell or keep for personal use
• According to ZipRecruiter data, the average product tester earns $36.69 per hour

What is required to start?

While there is no such thing as formal experience needed to be a product tester, you should be curious and love trying new things. Like products. Don't worry if this all sounds unfamiliar, once you successfully get paid to test a product, you'll be qualified to test another.

You'll need to enjoy giving detailed feedback because in most cases you will be required to deliver your thoughtful review. Companies are counting on you.