# LimeSurvey vs Zoho Survey

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Zoho Survey

| Attribute | LimeSurvey | Zoho Survey |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.5 (73% (medium)) | 62.8 (51% (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 helps organizations gather insights from customers and employees through customizable surveys and polls. It provides real-time analytics and sentiment analysis to support better decision-making. It is indexed under Survey Tools.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/survey/","question":"What is Zoho Survey?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Survey offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/survey/","question":"Is Zoho Survey free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Zoho Survey. 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.zoho.com/survey/","question":"What platforms does Zoho Survey support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zoho Survey, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/survey/","question":"Can Zoho Survey be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Zoho Survey, including Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk and Zoho Analytics. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/survey/","question":"What does Zoho Survey integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Zoho Survey. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoho Survey not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/jp/compliance.html","question":"What security certifications does Zoho Survey 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 survey and feedback collection platform that helps organizations gather insights from customers and employees through customizable surveys and polls. It provides real-time analytics and sentiment analysis to support better 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}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"SURFconext"},{"name":"Remote Control API"},{"name":"REST API"}]` | `[{"name":"Zoho CRM"},{"name":"Zoho Desk"},{"name":"Zoho Analytics"}]` |
| 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":"hybrid","summary":"Free tier available; flexible paid plans for all business sizes; 7-day free enterprise trial","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.zoho.com/survey/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:59:36.388Z","freeTrialDays":7}` |
| 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":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27017","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27018","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO 9001","status":"active","validUntil":"2029-02-02"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","status":"active","validUntil":"2027-07-29"},{"name":"ISO 22301","status":"active","validUntil":"2026-11-20"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (Survey Tools)

| Capability | LimeSurvey | Zoho Survey |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T19:06:57.977Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*