Head-to-head · Survey Software
QuestionPro vs Sawtooth Software
QuestionPro leads on 1 check, Sawtooth Software on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreQuestionPro · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly QuestionPro
QuestionPro scores higher on our rubric for survey software: 8.7 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #81.
QuestionPro leads on responses included: 200 /mo versus 50 /mo.
QuestionPro is the better fit for research teams needing advanced methods. Sawtooth Software is the better fit for conjoint and MaxDiff research.
- QuestionPro fits best
Research teams needing advanced methods
- Sawtooth Software fits best
Conjoint and MaxDiff research
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Side by side
| Feature | QuestionPro 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Sawtooth Software 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #7 in Survey Software | #81 in Survey Software |
| Best for | Research teams needing advanced methods | Conjoint and MaxDiff research |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $99/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 10 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS | GDPR |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features QuestionPro 5/5 · Sawtooth Software 5/5 | ||
| Logic branching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Response analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Respondent panel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Responses included | 200 /mo (best) | 50 /mo |
| Questions per survey | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | QuestionPro is survey and research software for market-research, customer-experience, employee-experience, academic, and nonprofit teams. It combines survey creation, multiple question types, skip logic, branching, branding, response… Read the review → |
Sawtooth Software combines survey creation, data collection, conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, and market research analytics. It is designed for market research firms, businesses, universities, government agencies, and health economics… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
QuestionPro — where it wins
- Conjoint, MaxDiff, and A/B testing support advanced research
- Offline collection works on iOS and Android
- API access, webhooks, and raw-data export support workflows
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans are billed annually
- Response allowances vary by plan and billing structure
- Research Suite uses custom response pricing and requires 10+ users
Sawtooth Software — where it wins
- Choice-based, adaptive, and advanced conjoint analysis
- MaxDiff, quotas, segmentation, and real-time reporting
- Panel sourcing through connections in more than 60 countries
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans are sold as annual subscriptions
- Premier authoring includes a Windows application
- Its strongest capabilities center on specialized research methods
- QuestionPro8.7/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial
Advanced research methods alongside surveys, analytics, offline collection, and API access.
Visit QuestionProFull verdict → - Sawtooth Software3.0/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
A specialized choice-research platform with flexible surveys, MaxDiff, and conjoint analysis.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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