# LimeSurvey vs Qualtrics CoreXM

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Qualtrics CoreXM

| Attribute | LimeSurvey | Qualtrics CoreXM |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.5 (73% (medium)) | 51.1 (37% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free survey tool built and maintained by its community, used globally by organizations ranging from small businesses to governments. Features flexible question logic, statistical analysis, strong data privacy protections, and can be deployed either on company infrastructure or via managed hosting. It is indexed under Survey Tools.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"What is LimeSurvey?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"LimeSurvey offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"Is LimeSurvey free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to LimeSurvey. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"What platforms does LimeSurvey support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. LimeSurvey can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"Can LimeSurvey be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for LimeSurvey, including Google Analytics, SAML, LDAP, SURFconext, Remote Control API and REST API. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"What does LimeSurvey integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for LimeSurvey. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as LimeSurvey not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"What security certifications does LimeSurvey have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"LimeSurvey is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://www.limesurvey.org","question":"Where is LimeSurvey available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A web-based research system that enables organizations to create and deploy surveys across multiple channels (email, SMS, web, QR code), gather respondent feedback, and analyze results using advanced statistical methods. Includes integrated audience panels and AI trained on real survey data. It is indexed under Survey Tools.","source":"https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/van-westendorp-pricing-studies-explained/","question":"What is Qualtrics CoreXM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Qualtrics CoreXM is a paid product; published pricing starts at $420 per month. It is sold across 2 plans (Standard and Enterprise). Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/van-westendorp-pricing-studies-explained/","question":"How much does Qualtrics CoreXM cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Qualtrics CoreXM. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/van-westendorp-pricing-studies-explained/","question":"What platforms does Qualtrics CoreXM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Qualtrics CoreXM, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/van-westendorp-pricing-studies-explained/","question":"Can Qualtrics CoreXM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Qualtrics CoreXM, including SAP Customer Experience, SAP Service Cloud, SAP Sales Cloud, Awardco, Canvas LMS, Tango Card and XM Institute. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/van-westendorp-pricing-studies-explained/","question":"What does Qualtrics CoreXM integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Qualtrics CoreXM is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/van-westendorp-pricing-studies-explained/","question":"Where is Qualtrics CoreXM available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"freemium","salesforce_hubspot_crm_sync":false,"advanced_skip_logic_branching":true,"tableau_powerbi_analytics_sync":false,"anonymous_response_data_masking":true,"ai_sentiment_analysis_of_open_text":false,"matrix_likert_scale_question_types":true,"offline_kiosk_data_collection_apps":false,"cross_tabulation_statistical_reporting":true,"mailchimp_activecampaign_distribution_sync":false}` | `{"advanced_skip_logic_branching":true,"tableau_powerbi_analytics_sync":true,"matrix_likert_scale_question_types":true,"cross_tabulation_statistical_reporting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"SURFconext"},{"name":"Remote Control API"},{"name":"REST API"}]` | `[{"name":"SAP Customer Experience"},{"name":"SAP Service Cloud"},{"name":"SAP Sales Cloud"},{"name":"Awardco"},{"name":"Canvas LMS"},{"name":"Tango Card"},{"name":"XM Institute"},{"name":"SPSS","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Tableau","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Power BI","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Looker","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"€78/month","features":["1 admin user","1000 responses/month","250 MB storage","Unlimited surveys and questions","30+ question types"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":78,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Create surveys to gather data and analyze results.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"250 MB","admin_users":"1","responses_per_month":"1000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Expert","summary":"€425/year","features":["3 users","10000 responses/year","1 GB storage"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":425,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Ensure a seamless, on-brand experience.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1 GB","responses_per_year":"10000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"€900/year","features":["50000 responses/year","3 GB storage","Alias domain","Priority email support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":900,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Tailored for SMEs, offering customized solutions to meet your organization's unique needs.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"3 GB","responses_per_year":"50000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Corporate","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Tailored users and response limits","Advanced features","SSO, LDAP, SAML","Dedicated server","VIP support"],"description":"Ideal for large organizations, providing advanced features and dedicated support to help you scale without limitations.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Freemium model with free plan. Basic from €78/month, Enterprise plans with custom pricing.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.limesurvey.org/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:12:07.082Z","startingPrice":{"amount":78,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$420/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":420,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $420/month. Free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.qualtrics.com/core-xm/survey-software/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-21T11:27:12.867Z","startingPrice":{"amount":420,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | high |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":78,"currency":"EUR"}` | `{"amount":420,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99 | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"in_progress"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Survey Tools)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:29:23.562Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*