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Head-to-head · Data Collection Software

ArcGIS Survey123 vs LimeSurvey

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ArcGIS Survey123 #3 in Data Collection Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Esri
LimeSurvey #7 in Data Collection Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit LimeSurvey

ArcGIS Survey123 leads on 0 checks, LimeSurvey on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArcGIS Survey123 · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly LimeSurvey
  • Free trialonly ArcGIS Survey123

ArcGIS Survey123 scores higher on our rubric for data collection software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

LimeSurvey offers free plan; ArcGIS Survey123 doesn't.

ArcGIS Survey123 is the better fit for offline, location-based field surveys. LimeSurvey is the better fit for customizable, multilingual research surveys.

  • ArcGIS Survey123 fits best

    Offline, location-based field surveys

  • LimeSurvey fits best

    Customizable, multilingual research surveys

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Side by side

Feature ArcGIS Survey123 9.2/10 Visit ↗ LimeSurvey 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #3 in Data Collection Software #7 in Data Collection Software
Best for Offline, location-based field surveys Customizable, multilingual research surveys
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $432/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 21 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs, Phone
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ArcGIS Survey123 0/3 · LimeSurvey 0/3
Offline collection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Branching logic Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly submissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Collection channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Collects offline and synchronizes submissions automatically.
  • Captures GPS, photos, audio, signatures, and barcodes.
  • Connects surveys with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, reports, and webhooks.
  • Build surveys with 30+ question types and conditional branching
  • Create multilingual surveys in more than 80 languages
  • Use panel integrations, reporting, exports, and an API
Cons
  • Licensing is through ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled by sales.
  • Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web editing or viewing.
  • Its strongest fit is location-aware field collection within the ArcGIS ecosystem.
  • Free plan is limited to 25 responses per month
  • Basic starts at $39 per month
  • Advanced branding and enterprise features sit on higher tiers
Our verdict

ArcGIS Survey123 is Esri’s form-centric tool for designing, distributing, and analyzing surveys, aimed at organizations gathering location-aware data in the field. Government, utilities, infrastructure, and construction teams can collect…

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LimeSurvey supports the full research survey workflow: building questionnaires, distributing them, collecting responses, and analyzing results. It is aimed at researchers, businesses, educators, healthcare organizations, public-sector…

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  1. ArcGIS Survey123Data Collection Software 9.2Pricing on request · 21-day trial
  2. LimeSurveyData Collection Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ArcGIS Survey123 — where it wins

    • Collects offline and synchronizes submissions automatically.
    • Captures GPS, photos, audio, signatures, and barcodes.
    • Connects surveys with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, reports, and webhooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Licensing is through ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled by sales.
    • Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web editing or viewing.
    • Its strongest fit is location-aware field collection within the ArcGIS ecosystem.

  • LimeSurvey — where it wins

    • Build surveys with 30+ question types and conditional branching
    • Create multilingual surveys in more than 80 languages
    • Use panel integrations, reporting, exports, and an API

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 25 responses per month
    • Basic starts at $39 per month
    • Advanced branding and enterprise features sit on higher tiers
  • ArcGIS Survey1239.2/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial

    A location-aware survey tool for offline field collection tied to ArcGIS.

    Visit EsriFull verdict →
  • LimeSurvey8.8/10 · Free plan

    A flexible research survey platform with cloud and self-hosted options.

    Visit LimeSurveyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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