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REDCap vs Survey Solutions
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+5
REDCap offers a broad set of research data collection and management features, with hosting and maintenance handled by each organization. Licensing eligibility, infrastructure requirements, and partner-site support are important considerations.
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Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
Survey Solutions offers extensive survey design, collection, and data-quality features in free server and tablet downloads. Users should account for hosting responsibilities and the web interviewer’s connectivity limits.
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| REDCap | Survey Solutions | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | REDCap | Survey Solutions |
| Website | projectredcap.org | mysurvey.solutions |
| On survey software | #11 of 131 | #7 of 131 |
REDCap: what it does well
- Supports surveys and research databases.
- Exports to common statistical packages.
- Mobile app supports offline data collection.
- Consortium license available at no charge to eligible nonprofits.
What to know first
- Requires institutional hosting and IT support.
- Microsoft SQL Server is not compatible.
- Mobile app requires a partner-institution account.
- Demonstration account ends after three days.
Survey Solutions: what it does well
- Supports offline tablet and mixed-mode surveys
- Questionnaire Designer supports multilingual work
- GIS collection includes geofencing
- REST APIs and an R package are available
- Free for public and private company use
What to know first
- Self-hosted administrators handle backups and updates
- Web interviewer requires a constant internet connection
- Android tablet needs version 8.0 or later and 2 GB RAM
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