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Alchemer vs SurveyJS
Both stand on survey software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Alchemer if you need survey branching, response analytics, respondent panel access, or an API for survey workflows. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond API or want published prices for its paid plans.
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Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
SurveyJS offers a free form-rendering library alongside commercial tools for form creation, analysis, and PDF output. Teams should account for production licensing and per-developer licensing requirements.
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| Alchemer | SurveyJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Collaborator Annual: $315 per user a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 12 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | SurveyJS |
| Website | alchemer.com | surveyjs.io |
| On survey software | #2 of 131 | #1 of 131 |
Alchemer: what it does well
- Includes logic branching and custom branding.
- Provides response analytics and a respondent panel.
- Offers API access and a Survey API.
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Business Platform lists integrations and 24/7 expert support.
What to know first
- The listed platform is API.
- Prices for Collaborator, Professional, and Full Access are not provided.
- Business Platform requires contacting sales for custom pricing.
SurveyJS: what it does well
- Free open-source Form Library.
- More than 20 built-in question types.
- Supports conditional logic and right-to-left forms.
- Connects to any backend or database.
- Includes dashboard visualizations and PDF export.
What to know first
- Commercial licenses are required for three production products.
- Each developer using commercial APIs needs a license.
- jQuery support uses a Vanilla JavaScript wrapper.
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