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Head-to-head · Survey And Feedback Software

SurveyMonkey vs Gallup Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score SurveyMonkey #1 in Survey And Feedback Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit SurveyMonkey
Gallup Access #7 in Survey And Feedback Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gallup Access

SurveyMonkey leads on 0 checks, Gallup Access 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 scoreSurveyMonkey · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly SurveyMonkey
  • Most featuresSurveyMonkey · 1 of 4

SurveyMonkey scores higher on our rubric for survey and feedback software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

SurveyMonkey is the better fit for teams needing broad survey tools and distribution. Gallup Access is the better fit for large employers focused on engagement and strengths.

  • SurveyMonkey fits best

    Teams needing broad survey tools and distribution

  • Gallup Access fits best

    Large employers focused on engagement and strengths

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Side by side

Feature SurveyMonkey 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Gallup Access 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Survey And Feedback Software #7 in Survey And Feedback Software
Best for Teams needing broad survey tools and distribution Large employers focused on engagement and strengths
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 200+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SurveyMonkey 1/4 · Gallup Access 0/4
Branching logic Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom branding ✓ (best) Not checked yet
NPS support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Response limit 1000 Not checked yet
Collection channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports web, email, social, embedded, and mobile survey distribution.
  • Offers skip logic, advanced branching, randomization, and response analysis.
  • Connects with 200+ integrations and exports data in multiple formats.
  • Combines engagement, lifecycle and pulse surveys with custom survey tools
  • Pairs advanced analytics and benchmarking with action-planning tools
  • Includes CliftonStrengths resources and mobile access across web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Basic limits surveys to 10 questions and has limited responses per survey.
  • Paid response allowances vary by plan, from monthly caps to annual caps.
  • SurveyMonkey Audience respondent panels are sold separately.
  • Workplace focus may not suit teams seeking general-purpose survey software
  • The listed integration is HRIS, limiting stated ecosystem breadth
  • Subscriptions are handled through demo or business-development contact flows
Our verdict

SurveyMonkey is an online survey and forms platform for individuals, teams, researchers, marketers, human-resources departments, and enterprises. It combines survey creation with templates and AI assistance, distribution across web, email,…

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Gallup Access brings employee engagement, lifecycle and pulse surveys together with workplace analytics, action planning and CliftonStrengths tools. It is aimed at leaders, managers, HR professionals and employees in mid-market and…

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  1. SurveyMonkeySurvey And Feedback Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Gallup AccessSurvey And Feedback Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SurveyMonkey — where it wins

    • Supports web, email, social, embedded, and mobile survey distribution.
    • Offers skip logic, advanced branching, randomization, and response analysis.
    • Connects with 200+ integrations and exports data in multiple formats.

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits surveys to 10 questions and has limited responses per survey.
    • Paid response allowances vary by plan, from monthly caps to annual caps.
    • SurveyMonkey Audience respondent panels are sold separately.

  • Gallup Access — where it wins

    • Combines engagement, lifecycle and pulse surveys with custom survey tools
    • Pairs advanced analytics and benchmarking with action-planning tools
    • Includes CliftonStrengths resources and mobile access across web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Workplace focus may not suit teams seeking general-purpose survey software
    • The listed integration is HRIS, limiting stated ecosystem breadth
    • Subscriptions are handled through demo or business-development contact flows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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