LimeSurvey replaces 2 paid apps
Compare LimeSurvey with 2 paid apps. Each pairing describes a recorded use case and its limits; check the current license, feature availability and hosting requirements at the source.
licenseGPL-2.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installHosted Cloud signup, or download the Community Edition PHP package and run its web installer
dataCloud data lives in LimeSurvey's selected hosting region; self-hosted surveys and responses live in MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, with multiple tabular/statistical export formats.
setupThe useful unlimited route is self-hosting, which requires a PHP web server, database, mail, updates and backups; the hosted free plan permits only 25 responses per month.
source checked 2026-08-10
The survey engine that does nearly everything, provided you enjoy administering PHP
the catchLimeSurvey has far deeper survey logic than most free tools, but its dense administration and self-hosting burden are much less approachable than SurveyMonkey, while its free cloud plan permits only 25 responses monthly.
the verdict →all SurveyMonkey alternatives →
The same survey engine, minus the hosting bill and plus the PHP chores
the verdict →latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · up to $468/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
