A SurveyMonkey alternative without the surprise paywalls
SurveyMonkey caps free surveys at about 25 responses each, locks exports behind paid plans, and bills $0.15 per extra response. PuckSurveys keeps responses unlimited and free, with no surprise per-response charges.
SurveyMonkey is powerful and pricey, and its free plan is a teaser: about 25 responses per survey, no export, branding you can't remove, and per-response overage charges on paid plans. PuckSurveys takes the opposite approach: unlimited responses, free, with the results dashboard included and no per-response overage charges.
| PuckSurveys | SurveyMonkey (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free responses | Unlimited | about 25 per survey |
| Per-response overage charges | None today | Yes (~$0.15/response on paid plans) |
| Results dashboard | Full, free | Limited |
| Data export (CSV) | Unlimited, free | Paid plans only |
| Question types | Puck questions, multiple choice, and select-multiple, mixed in one survey | Multiple choice, checkboxes |
| Confidence on each answer | Yes | No |
| Results replay + conviction | Yes | No |
| Cost | Free; optional tip | $39/mo billed annually ($129 month-to-month) |
Why people switch
- No response cap and no metered bill. Responses are unlimited and free today, no surprise per-response charges.
- Insights aren't held hostage: the dashboard and CSV export are free for everyone, no plan required.
- A differentiator they don't have: conviction and replay on every answer.
- The standard question types without the paywall. Single and multi-select surveys are free and unlimited here, with the conviction layer on top.
When SurveyMonkey is the better choice:
For large enterprises needing established panels, compliance certifications, and advanced analytics suites today, SurveyMonkey has depth we don't yet. We're for creators and teams who want a better answering experience without the paywall maze.
Competitor details as of September 2026, taken from their public pricing pages. Check theirs for the latest.