Comparison

LimeSurvey vs Qualtrics CoreXM

On the evidence we track, Qualtrics CoreXM leads this comparison with a composite score of 51/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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LimeSurvey44
★Qualtrics CoreXM51
Score
vioscaleAI score
LimeSurvey44 / 100medium · 73%
Qualtrics CoreXM51 / 100low · 37%
Pricing
Free tier
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✗
Model
LimeSurveyfreemium
Qualtrics CoreXMcommercial
Price level
LimeSurveyhigh
Qualtrics CoreXMhigh
Starting price
LimeSurvey€78
Qualtrics CoreXM$420
Transparent
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Integrations
Count
LimeSurvey6
Qualtrics CoreXM4
Security
Certifications
LimeSurveyISO 27001
Qualtrics CoreXM–
Gdpr
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM–
Iso27001
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM–
Reliability
Sla pct
LimeSurvey99
Qualtrics CoreXM–
Market
Content
Faq
LimeSurvey7 items
Qualtrics CoreXM6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for survey tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Advanced skip logic branching
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Matrix likert scale question types
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Anonymous response data masking
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM-
Cross tabulation statistical reporting
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Offline kiosk data collection apps
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM-
AI sentiment analysis of open text
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM-
Salesforce hubspot CRM sync
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM-
Tableau powerbi analytics sync
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Mailchimp activecampaign distribution sync
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM-
SOC2 type ii
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM-
ISO 27001
LimeSurvey✗
Qualtrics CoreXM-
Pricing model
LimeSurveyFreemium
Qualtrics CoreXM-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

LimeSurvey

LimeSurvey is an open-source survey tool that helps organizations design and deploy surveys with 30+ question types, conditional logic, and built-in analytics. Available as both a cloud-hosted service and self-hosted solution, it emphasizes privacy compliance and data security.

Independently observed

Qualtrics CoreXM

Leader

Qualtrics is an enterprise survey platform that enables organizations to design, distribute, and analyze surveys across multiple channels. It combines advanced question types, real-time analytics, and AI-powered insights to support data-driven decision-making.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

LimeSurvey

from €78/mofreemiumFree tier

Freemium model with free plan. Basic from €78/month, Enterprise plans with custom pricing.

  • Basic€78/month
    • 1 admin user
    • 1000 responses/month
    • 250 MB storage
    • Unlimited surveys and questions
    • 30+ question types
  • Expert€425/year
    • 3 users
    • 10000 responses/year
    • 1 GB storage
  • Business€900/year
    • 50000 responses/year
    • 3 GB storage
    • Alias domain
    • Priority email support
  • CorporateContact sales
    • Tailored users and response limits
    • Advanced features
    • SSO, LDAP, SAML
    • Dedicated server
    • VIP support
as of verify ↗

Qualtrics CoreXM

Leader
from $420/moSubscription

From $420/month. Free trial available.

  • Standard$420/month
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✓
Self-hosted
LimeSurvey✓
Qualtrics CoreXM✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

LimeSurvey

6 total
  • Google Analytics
  • SAML
  • LDAP
  • SURFconext
  • Remote Control API
  • REST API
Independently observed

Qualtrics CoreXM

Leader
11 total
  • SAP Customer Experience
  • SAP Service Cloud
  • SAP Sales Cloud
  • Awardco
  • Canvas LMS
  • Tango Card
  • XM Institute
  • SPSS
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • Looker
Independently observed
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LimeSurvey or Qualtrics CoreXM: which one depends on you

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