# LimeSurvey vs SurveySparrow

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SurveySparrow

| Attribute | LimeSurvey | SurveySparrow |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.5 (73% (medium)) | 73.4 (54% (medium)) |
| 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 survey and feedback collection platform that uses AI to transform customer responses into actionable insights through automated analysis, sentiment detection, and integration with business tools. It is indexed under Survey Tools.","source":"https://surveysparrow.com/pricing-page/","question":"What is SurveySparrow?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SurveySparrow offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Basic, Starter and Business. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://surveysparrow.com/pricing/","question":"Is SurveySparrow free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SurveySparrow. 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://surveysparrow.com/pricing-page/","question":"What platforms does SurveySparrow support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SurveySparrow, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://surveysparrow.com/pricing-page/","question":"Can SurveySparrow be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for SurveySparrow, including Slack, HubSpot, Zendesk, PowerBI, Google Sheets, Mailchimp, Microsoft 365 and WhatsApp, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://surveysparrow.com/pricing-page/","question":"What does SurveySparrow integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for SurveySparrow. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SurveySparrow not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://surveysparrow.com/wcag-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does SurveySparrow have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| 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. | A subscription-based survey tool that enables users to design customizable surveys, collect responses across multiple channels, and analyze feedback with integrations to business systems. Supports customizable questions, skip logic, team collaboration, and reporting dashboards. |
| 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}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","salesforce_hubspot_crm_sync":true,"advanced_skip_logic_branching":true,"tableau_powerbi_analytics_sync":true,"ai_sentiment_analysis_of_open_text":true,"matrix_likert_scale_question_types":true,"offline_kiosk_data_collection_apps":true,"mailchimp_activecampaign_distribution_sync":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"SURFconext"},{"name":"Remote Control API"},{"name":"REST API"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"PowerBI"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Power BI","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"chat"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"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":true,"name":"Free","summary":"3 surveys, 10 questions each, 50 responses/month","features":["Basic survey creation","Limited question types"],"description":"Forever free after trial period","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"surveys":"3","responses_per_month":"50","questions_per_survey":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Basic","features":["2,500 responses","Display and Skip Logic","Notify Respondents via Email","Slack, 5+ integrations","24x5 Email Support"],"description":"For students, freelancers, and personal projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"responses":"2,500"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","features":["Everything in Basic","15,000 responses","Embed Survey in Email","Survey Translation","Redirect post Survey Completion","HubSpot, 10+ integrations"],"description":"For solo creators, blogs, and early-stage founders","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"responses":"15,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Everything in Starter","36,000 responses","Custom Branding","Advanced Question Types","Workflows and Webhooks","Track Respondents Location","Zendesk, 12+ integrations","24x5 Chat Support"],"description":"Most Popular — For teams that need collaboration, custom branding, and automation","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"responses":"36,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Everything in Business","Customize Surveys with CSS","Auto Translate to 130+ Languages","Custom Dashboard Widgets","Key Driver Analysis (CogniVue)","HIPAA Compliance Available","PowerBI, 25+ integrations","Dedicated CSM"],"description":"For large enterprises with complex needs and advanced insights","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional Users","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Additional Responses"},{"name":"Additional API Calls"}],"summary":"Free plan available. Paid plans start at Basic tier with yearly billing discount up to 40%. Exact pricing not displayed on page. Add-ons available for users, responses, and API calls.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://surveysparrow.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:57:38.979Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","quarter","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":78,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99 | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"in_progress"}]` | `[{"name":"Stripe PCI Service Provider Level 1","level":"Level 1","status":"active","auditor":"Stripe"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://surveysparrow.com/templates/business/compliance-risk-assessment-questionnaire/ |

## Capabilities (Survey Tools)

| Capability | LimeSurvey | SurveySparrow |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:29:26.116Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*