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Head-to-head · Survey API Software

SurveyMethods vs OpenSurvey

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score SurveyMethods #5 in Survey API Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SurveyMethods
OpenSurvey #7 in Survey API Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit OpenSurvey

SurveyMethods leads on 1 check, OpenSurvey on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSurveyMethods · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceSurveyMethods · $12/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly SurveyMethods

SurveyMethods scores higher on our rubric for survey api software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

SurveyMethods is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $29/mo. OpenSurvey leads on response limit: 10000 responses/mo versus 500 responses/mo.

SurveyMethods is the better fit for small teams seeking affordable API access. OpenSurvey is the better fit for open-source teams with high response needs.

  • SurveyMethods fits best

    Small teams seeking affordable API access

  • OpenSurvey fits best

    Open-source teams with high response needs

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Side by side

Feature SurveyMethods 8.8/10 Visit ↗ OpenSurvey 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Survey API Software #7 in Survey API Software
Best for Small teams seeking affordable API access Open-source teams with high response needs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/mo (best) $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SurveyMethods 1/2 · OpenSurvey 1/2
Survey API ✓ ✓
Webhooks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Response limit 500 responses/mo 10000 responses/mo (best)
Distribution channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Survey logic Not checked yet Not checked yet
Result export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes real-time reports and 20+ question types
  • Professional adds unlimited API calls and sentiment analysis
  • Integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, and Google Sheets
  • Self-hosted AGPL-3.0 edition with unlimited responses and surveys
  • Advanced logic, 23+ question types, loops, variables, and answer piping
  • API access, webhooks, exports, analytics, and custom branding
Cons
  • Basic limits users to 3 surveys and 15 responses per survey
  • Advanced monthly billing includes 500 monthly responses
  • Enterprise features require a custom-priced plan
  • Only Stripe is listed as an integration
  • Cloud Teams is limited to monthly managed hosting plans
  • Advanced survey logic may exceed simple form requirements
Our verdict

SurveyMethods is a web-based survey platform for creating, distributing, and analyzing online surveys. It suits small organizations, customer-feedback teams, employee-survey programs, market researchers, educators, and enterprise teams.…

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OpenSurvey is an open-source platform for creating, distributing, and analyzing surveys. It suits teams that need control over deployment, high response capacity, survey logic, and programmatic access. The web-based builder supports more…

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  1. SurveyMethodsSurvey API Software 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. OpenSurveySurvey API Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SurveyMethods — where it wins

    • Free plan includes real-time reports and 20+ question types
    • Professional adds unlimited API calls and sentiment analysis
    • Integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, and Google Sheets

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits users to 3 surveys and 15 responses per survey
    • Advanced monthly billing includes 500 monthly responses
    • Enterprise features require a custom-priced plan

  • OpenSurvey — where it wins

    • Self-hosted AGPL-3.0 edition with unlimited responses and surveys
    • Advanced logic, 23+ question types, loops, variables, and answer piping
    • API access, webhooks, exports, analytics, and custom branding

    Where it doesn't

    • Only Stripe is listed as an integration
    • Cloud Teams is limited to monthly managed hosting plans
    • Advanced survey logic may exceed simple form requirements

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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