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SurveyMethods alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SurveyMethods alternative is Zoho Survey (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user."
SurveyMethods compared with 5 alternatives: SurveyMonkey, Surveyplanet, Zoho Survey, QuestionPro and SmartSurvey.
SurveyMethods has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyMethodsThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| SurveyMonkey | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Surveyplanet | Free plan · from $180/yr | Yes | Web |
| Zoho Survey | Free plan · from $7.42/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuestionPro | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| SmartSurvey | Free plan · from £70/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
SurveyMethods starts at $12 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Survey.
SurveyMonkey, QuestionPro and SmartSurvey 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 SurveyMethods
SurveyMonkey
Online survey and form platform with built-in analysis tools
- SurveyMonkey starts at $39 per month, billed annually ($468), for one user.
- SurveyMonkey also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SurveyMonkey also covers templates.
Suits: Customer, employee and market research surveys that need statistical analysis
Surveyplanet
Survey maker with unlimited free surveys and responses
- Surveyplanet starts at $180 per year, or $20 billed monthly.
- Surveyplanet also covers templates.
- Surveyplanet does not cover forms, which SurveyMethods does.
Suits: Anyone who needs unlimited free surveys and responses
Zoho Survey
Survey builder from Zoho with offline collection and reports
- Zoho Survey starts at $7.42 per month, billed annually (Basic, annual billing only).
- Zoho Survey also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Survey also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that already use Zoho CRM, Zoho Sheet or other Zoho apps
QuestionPro
Survey and market research platform with a free plan
- QuestionPro starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually.
- QuestionPro also lists iOS and Android apps.
- QuestionPro also covers templates.
- QuestionPro does not cover forms, which SurveyMethods does.
Suits: Market researchers who need conjoint, MaxDiff or an audience panel
SmartSurvey
UK online survey platform with a free plan and CX programs
- SmartSurvey starts at £70 per month, billed annually (£90 billed monthly).
- SmartSurvey also covers templates and dashboards.
- SmartSurvey does not cover reports, which SurveyMethods does.
Suits: UK and EU teams wanting a GDPR-focused survey tool
Limits worth knowing in SurveyMethods
- The free plan allows only 3 surveys and 15 responses per survey.
- Response caps on paid plans are 10,000 and 30,000 a year on annual billing, or 500 and 750 a month when billed monthly.
- Sentiment analysis, Ask AI and quotas need Professional.
- Collaboration tools are listed only under Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SurveyMethods?
The alternatives to SurveyMethods in this directory are SurveyMonkey, Surveyplanet, Zoho Survey, QuestionPro and SmartSurvey. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SurveyMethods.
Is there a free alternative to SurveyMethods?
Yes. SurveyMonkey, Surveyplanet, Zoho Survey, QuestionPro and SmartSurvey have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SurveyMethods alternatives work on Android?
The SurveyMethods listing does not include an Android app. SurveyMonkey, Zoho Survey and QuestionPro list one.
Which SurveyMethods alternatives work on iOS?
The SurveyMethods listing does not include an iOS app. SurveyMonkey, Zoho Survey and QuestionPro list one.
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.