Side by side
CSPro vs Survs
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 AndroidSelf-hostedWindows
CSPro provides a broad workflow for collecting, processing, tabulating, and publishing survey or census data without a license fee. Its Windows desktop requirement matters when planning deployments, especially with Android field collection.
Visit CSPro Free plan Web
Survs covers survey design, distribution, analysis, and team collaboration in a web service. The free tier supports unlimited surveys but has strict question and response limits, while paid plans raise capacity and user allowances.
Visit SurvsThe facts
| CSPro | Survs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Self-hosted, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic (annual): €190 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | CSPro | Survs |
| Website | census.gov | survs.com |
| On survey software | #63 of 131 | #67 of 131 |
CSPro: what it does well
- Free public-domain package
- Android and Windows data collection
- Editing, imputation, tabulation, and dissemination tools
- Custom programming for quality checks or dynamic apps
- Built-in help and multilingual email support
What to know first
- Desktop installation requires Windows 10 or above
- No free trial is offered
- CSWeb server is a separate download
Survs: what it does well
- 29 preset languages plus right-to-left support
- Skip logic, piping, and custom variables
- Real-time filtering and segmented analysis
- Excel, CSV, and SPSS exports
- Free plan includes unlimited surveys
What to know first
- Free plan allows 50 responses per survey
- Free plan limits surveys to 5 questions
- Paid plans start at €19/mo
- Response-limit surveys close automatically