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SimpleSurvey alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best SimpleSurvey alternative for most people is LimeSurvey (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of form and survey tools. The best free one is SurveyMonkey (2.4 GPA).
SimpleSurvey compared with 5 alternatives: SurveyMonkey, Alchemer, QuestionPro, Sogolytics and LimeSurvey.
SimpleSurvey is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $31 per month, billed $372 annually, or $149 per 3 months. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleSurveyThis tool | Free trial · from $31/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SurveyMonkey | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Alchemer | Free plan · from $315/yr | Yes | Web |
| QuestionPro | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sogolytics | Free plan · from $66/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
| LimeSurvey | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
SimpleSurvey starts at $31 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Alchemer.
SurveyMonkey, QuestionPro, Sogolytics and LimeSurvey score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from SimpleSurvey
SurveyMonkey
Online survey and form platform with built-in analysis tools
- SurveyMonkey starts at $39 per month, billed annually ($468), for one user.
- SurveyMonkey has a free plan, which SimpleSurvey lacks.
- SurveyMonkey also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SurveyMonkey also covers templates.
Suits: Customer, employee and market research surveys that need statistical analysis
Alchemer
Survey platform with advanced logic and market research questions
- Alchemer starts at $315 per user / year, or $55 per user / month billed monthly.
- Alchemer has a free plan, which SimpleSurvey lacks.
- Alchemer also covers workflow automation.
- Alchemer does not cover forms, which SimpleSurvey does.
Suits: Researchers who need conjoint, card sort and heatmap questions
QuestionPro
Survey and market research platform with a free plan
- QuestionPro starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually.
- QuestionPro has a free plan, which SimpleSurvey lacks.
- QuestionPro also lists iOS and Android apps.
- QuestionPro also covers templates.
- QuestionPro does not cover forms, which SimpleSurvey does.
Suits: Market researchers who need conjoint, MaxDiff or an audience panel
Sogolytics
Survey software with a self-serve tier and enterprise suites
- Sogolytics starts at $66 per month, billed annually, first-year price ($99 billed monthly).
- Sogolytics has a free plan, which SimpleSurvey lacks.
- Sogolytics also lists an Android app.
- Sogolytics also covers templates.
Suits: Individuals and small teams running occasional surveys
LimeSurvey
Open-source survey tool, hosted in the cloud or self-hosted
- LimeSurvey starts at $39 per month, billed monthly (charged in EUR, about €34).
- LimeSurvey has a free plan, which SimpleSurvey lacks.
- LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LimeSurvey also covers templates.
Suits: Academic and market researchers who export to SPSS, R or Stata
Limits worth knowing in SimpleSurvey
- There is no free plan; every plan follows a 15-day trial.
- PRO and TEAM are priced per user, and PRO manages up to 3 users.
- SMS invitations, SSO and SAML, integrations and automation are Enterprise only.
- The pricing page shows a plain dollar sign with no currency code; as a Canadian company the prices may be in Canadian dollars.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SimpleSurvey?
The alternatives to SimpleSurvey in this directory are SurveyMonkey, Alchemer, QuestionPro, Sogolytics and LimeSurvey. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SimpleSurvey.
Is there a free alternative to SimpleSurvey?
Yes. SurveyMonkey, Alchemer, QuestionPro, Sogolytics and LimeSurvey have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SimpleSurvey alternatives work on Android?
The SimpleSurvey listing does not include an Android app. SurveyMonkey, QuestionPro and Sogolytics list one.
Which SimpleSurvey alternatives work on iOS?
The SimpleSurvey listing does not include an iOS app. SurveyMonkey and QuestionPro list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to SimpleSurvey?
LimeSurvey is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.