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Head-to-head · Survey API Software

SurveySparrow vs OpenSurvey

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score SurveySparrow #6 in Survey API Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SurveySparrow
OpenSurvey #7 in Survey API Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit OpenSurvey

SurveySparrow leads on 0 checks, OpenSurvey 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 scoreSurveySparrow · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly SurveySparrow

SurveySparrow scores higher on our rubric for survey api software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

SurveySparrow is the better fit for teams running omnichannel feedback programs. OpenSurvey is the better fit for open-source teams with high response needs.

  • SurveySparrow fits best

    Teams running omnichannel feedback programs

  • OpenSurvey fits best

    Open-source teams with high response needs

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Side by side

Feature SurveySparrow 8.7/10 Visit ↗ OpenSurvey 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Survey API Software #7 in Survey API Software
Best for Teams running omnichannel feedback programs Open-source teams with high response needs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SurveySparrow 1/2 · OpenSurvey 1/2
Survey API ✓ ✓
Webhooks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Response limit Not checked yet 10000 responses/mo
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
  • Supports conversational, classic, NPS, offline, and 360-feedback surveys
  • Combines APIs, webhooks, workflows, recurring surveys, and analytics
  • Distributes surveys through email, links, embeds, QR codes, and kiosk mode
  • 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
  • Free plan allows 3 active surveys and 10 questions per survey
  • Basic and Starter plans each include 1 user
  • Advanced workflow and branding features require higher tiers
  • 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

SurveySparrow is a cloud-based survey and experience-management platform for collecting customer, employee, product, and market feedback. It serves teams that need more than a basic questionnaire builder, with conversational and classic…

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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. SurveySparrowSurvey API Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. OpenSurveySurvey API Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SurveySparrow — where it wins

    • Supports conversational, classic, NPS, offline, and 360-feedback surveys
    • Combines APIs, webhooks, workflows, recurring surveys, and analytics
    • Distributes surveys through email, links, embeds, QR codes, and kiosk mode

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan allows 3 active surveys and 10 questions per survey
    • Basic and Starter plans each include 1 user
    • Advanced workflow and branding features require higher tiers

  • 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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