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Head-to-head · Survey Software

SurveyMonkey vs Alchemer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SurveyMonkey #1 in Survey Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SurveyMonkey
Alchemer #4 in Survey Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Alchemer

SurveyMonkey leads on 0 checks, Alchemer on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSurveyMonkey · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Alchemer

SurveyMonkey scores higher on our rubric for survey software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

SurveyMonkey is the better fit for broad business survey programs. Alchemer is the better fit for advanced survey builders.

  • SurveyMonkey fits best

    Broad business survey programs

  • Alchemer fits best

    Advanced survey builders

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Side by side

Feature SurveyMonkey 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Alchemer 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Survey Software #4 in Survey Software
Best for Broad business survey programs Advanced survey builders
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 200+ integrations 400+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SurveyMonkey 5/5 · Alchemer 5/5
Logic branching ✓ ✓
Custom branding ✓ ✓
Response analytics ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Respondent panel ✓ ✓
Specs
Responses included 1000 /mo Not checked yet
Questions per survey 10 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Advanced branching, piping, variables, and custom survey logic
  • 200+ integrations plus API access for connected workflows
  • Audience panel, mobile apps, analytics, and custom reporting
  • More than 40 question types with branching, piping, and skip logic
  • Advanced reports, exports, scheduled sharing, and statistical analysis
  • REST API, panel services, and integrations with major business apps
Cons
  • Basic limits surveys to 10 questions and limited responses
  • Advanced analysis and higher response allowances require paid tiers
  • Premier features cost $139 per user per month billed annually
  • Free Plan includes limited features and responses
  • Professional starts at $165 per user per month
  • Full Access and Business Platform may be more than basic survey teams need
Our verdict

SurveyMonkey is an online survey and forms platform for individuals, businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, and research teams. It supports survey creation, distribution, response collection, analysis, reporting, integrations,…

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Alchemer is survey and feedback software for individuals, small teams, market researchers, and enterprise organizations. Its builder supports more than 40 question types, forms, custom branding, response collection, reporting,…

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  1. SurveyMonkeySurvey Software 9.4Free plan
  2. AlchemerSurvey Software 9.0Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SurveyMonkey — where it wins

    • Advanced branching, piping, variables, and custom survey logic
    • 200+ integrations plus API access for connected workflows
    • Audience panel, mobile apps, analytics, and custom reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits surveys to 10 questions and limited responses
    • Advanced analysis and higher response allowances require paid tiers
    • Premier features cost $139 per user per month billed annually

  • Alchemer — where it wins

    • More than 40 question types with branching, piping, and skip logic
    • Advanced reports, exports, scheduled sharing, and statistical analysis
    • REST API, panel services, and integrations with major business apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Plan includes limited features and responses
    • Professional starts at $165 per user per month
    • Full Access and Business Platform may be more than basic survey teams need
  • SurveyMonkey9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad survey platform combining branching, analytics, branding, integrations, and audience access.

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  • Alchemer9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A deep survey platform for teams that need complex logic, analysis, and integrations.

    Visit AlchemerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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