# LimeSurvey vs SurveyMonkey

| Attribute | LimeSurvey | SurveyMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.5 (73% (medium)) | 50.3 (24% (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 platform that enables organizations to collect survey responses and feedback from employees, customers, and stakeholders, then analyze the data to understand their evolving needs and inform strategic business decisions. It is indexed under Survey Tools.","source":"https://www.surveymonkey.com","question":"What is SurveyMonkey?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SurveyMonkey offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Basic, Individuals, Teams and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.surveymonkey.com/curiosity/video-streaming-services-van-westendorp-pricing-analysis/","question":"Is SurveyMonkey free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SurveyMonkey is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.surveymonkey.com/curiosity/video-streaming-services-van-westendorp-pricing-analysis/","question":"Where is SurveyMonkey available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":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. | A platform that enables organizations to collect survey responses and feedback from employees, customers, and stakeholders, then analyze the data to understand their evolving needs and inform strategic business decisions. |
| 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}` | - |
| integrations.count | 6 | 200 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"SURFconext"},{"name":"Remote Control API"},{"name":"REST API"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"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":true,"name":"Basic","description":"Limited responses per survey","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Individuals","description":"Advanced tools for individual users with flexible billing","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","description":"Survey tools, branding controls, and real-time collaboration for growing teams","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","description":"Secure access, admin tools, and powerful integrations at organizational scale","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.surveymonkey.com/curiosity/video-streaming-services-van-westendorp-pricing-analysis/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:00:59.862Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":78,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99 | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"in_progress"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Survey Tools)

| Capability | LimeSurvey | SurveyMonkey |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T19:05:51.133Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*