Emporia Research Reviews 

294
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 78 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently mention that the platform offers engaging surveys, smooth processes, and prompt payments for their professional insights. People also appreciate the helpful staff, interesting discussion topics, and the clear communication maintained throughout every project. Many users feel that participating is straightforward, rewarding, and well-suited for sharing their industry expertise. Some reviewers were not happy with delayed payments and a complete lack of response from customer support when seeking assistance. A few participants also noted difficulties regarding screener questions, finding it frustrating when they did not qualify after spending time.

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Payment

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Customer service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with customer service, experiencing mixed levels of satisfaction. Many... See more

Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

While occasionally the platform can be a little buggy or complicated, I've had very positive experience with Emporia Research. Been able to add expertise on some interesting topics, and have found sta... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been a member at Emporia Research for over a year. The surveys presented are thoughtful and I feel like I'm able to provide real insights to the surveyors. I've been able to share my experience... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have completed many surveys and have been paid for each one. It usually takes less than a week to receive compensation. I have been part of several survey apps over the years, and Emporia by f... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Legit surveys that actually pay—fair compensation for time spent. Main downside: it's mostly automated, so reaching staff via email can mean slow responses.

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Innovative B2B companies, along with the agencies and consultancies that support them, rely on Emporia for sourcing LinkedIn-verified B2B respondents for their research studies. The award-winning Emporia platform accommodates both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies globally, bringing unprecedented new accessibility and reach to B2B data collection.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interesting and rewarding

I thoroughly enjoy participating in research surveys. They help me feel connected to what already is and what is being considered in client needs. I don’t qualify for every survey offered, but those I can complete are interesting to me as a participant and payout is timely

24 November 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booted after 90%

Got 90% through a survey then was booted for answering the question: do you have an android phone…. To which I replied no.

Disqualified. Took all my answers too.

4 December 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Emporia Research

Hi Jeremy, we completely understand how frustrating it is to spend that much time on a survey only to be disqualified near the end. The screening questions and qualification criteria are set by our research clients, and unfortunately we don’t always have visibility into when or where those questions appear in their surveys.

That said, being screened out 90% of the way through is not the participant experience we want to see. Please reach out to support@emporiaapp.com with the study details so we can review what happened and raise it with the research team where appropriate.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Collect responses but don't pay.

I made it 90% through the survey only to be disqualified. So they collected my responses and then disqualified me so they didn't have to pay out.

24 November 2024
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Reply from Emporia Research

Hi Babischkin, we completely understand how frustrating it is to spend that much time on a survey only to be disqualified near the end. The screening questions and qualification criteria are set by our research clients, and unfortunately we don’t always have visibility into when or where those questions appear in their surveys.

That said, being screened out 90% of the way through is not the participant experience we want to see. Please reach out to support@emporiaapp.com with the study details so we can review what happened and raise it with the research team where appropriate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, everything was explained clearly. It was enjoyable undertaking the research, andgreat communication from the emporia team. Definitely recommend undertaking research with them.

24 November 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refuse payment

I completed an survey inside and the feedback was qualified at the time, but later they moved my qualified survey to the unqualified without my knowledge, refusing to pay me and deceiving me of my time.

9 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Emporia Research

Hi Morgan, we’re sorry to hear about this experience. In some cases, a participant may initially complete a study but the response is rejected by the research client during their quality review. Those decisions are made by the client, not as a way for Emporia to avoid paying participants.

If you believe your response was rejected incorrectly, please reach out to support@emporiaapp.com with the study details. We’ll be happy to review what happened and advocate on your behalf if the rejection doesn’t appear justified.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used to be good

I've been a long-term responder to a small number of Emporia Research surveys but the website is now no longer usable.

I have not had a 'successful' survey now for 3 months but have still wasted time filling out screening questions (5-10 minutes), almost always qualify for the actual survey, complete that (20-30 minutes) and then get greeted with a Survey Terminated message or "This Survey Is Closed" response *after* I have already completed the task. The last straw was the recent Visa/Mastercard survey that took a significant amount of time before a generic message was shown. Why display this at the end? Is this just a cheap way of getting a free response?

If there is a specific job title/software program/skill that the surveyor is looking for then it should be the first question asked, not the last.

What was once an enjoyable experience has now become a horrible waste of time thanks to the "safeguards" put in place.

I won't be wasting my time any longer.

6 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Emporia Research

Hi Don, thank you for being part of Emporia for so long, and we’re sorry to hear how much your experience has changed over the past few months.

We completely understand your frustration. Spending 20–30 minutes on a survey only to encounter a termination or closed-survey message at the end is not the experience we want for our participants. The surveys and qualification logic are programmed by our research clients, and unfortunately we don’t always have visibility into where they place their screening criteria or when their quotas close.

We also agree with your point that, wherever possible, key eligibility questions should be asked early rather than after someone has invested significant time.

If you’re willing, please reach out to support@emporiaapp.com and mention the Visa/Mastercard study specifically. We’d like to review what happened and raise it with the research team. Emporia does not intentionally collect completed responses as a way to avoid paying participants, and we’d like the opportunity to investigate the experience you described.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bug on survey,

Bug on survey, Spent more than 30 minutes responding repetitive questions , finally problem solved by support and my responses has been reconsidered by them.
Nice and unique experience :)

8 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Repeat Client

Have worked with Emporia for over a year now. They’re very responsive and it’s been a very positive experience.

25 September 2024

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