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Head-to-head · Survey API Software

SurveyMethods vs SurveyJS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
SurveyJS #8 in Survey API Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SurveyJS

SurveyMethods leads on 0 checks, SurveyJS on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly SurveyMethods
  • Most featuresSurveyMethods · 1 of 2

SurveyMethods scores higher on our rubric for survey api software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

SurveyMethods is the better fit for small teams seeking affordable API access. SurveyJS is the better fit for developers embedding surveys in applications.

  • SurveyMethods fits best

    Small teams seeking affordable API access

  • SurveyJS fits best

    Developers embedding surveys in applications

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Side by side

Feature SurveyMethods 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SurveyJS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #5 in Survey API Software #8 in Survey API Software
Best for Small teams seeking affordable API access Developers embedding surveys in applications
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 90 days
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SurveyMethods 1/2 · SurveyJS 0/2
Survey API ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Webhooks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Response limit 500 responses/mo Not checked yet
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
  • JSON-defined forms with branching, validation, and calculations
  • Integrates with React, Angular, Vue 3, JavaScript, and backend stacks
  • Supports self-hosting, white-labeling, file uploads, and custom themes
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
  • Backend storage and authentication must be implemented by the customer
  • Does not include approval workflows
  • More focused on components than a hosted form service
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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SurveyJS is a JavaScript component suite for teams building custom form and survey features inside web applications. Its Form Library renders JSON-defined forms, while Survey Creator adds a drag-and-drop interface for creating and editing…

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  1. SurveyMethodsSurvey API Software 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. SurveyJSSurvey API Software 8.5Free 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

  • SurveyJS — where it wins

    • JSON-defined forms with branching, validation, and calculations
    • Integrates with React, Angular, Vue 3, JavaScript, and backend stacks
    • Supports self-hosting, white-labeling, file uploads, and custom themes

    Where it doesn't

    • Backend storage and authentication must be implemented by the customer
    • Does not include approval workflows
    • More focused on components than a hosted form service

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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