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LimeSurvey
LimeSurvey · Hamburg, Germany
What it is
LimeSurvey is a survey creation service with online and self-hosted options. It offers more than 30 customizable question types, logic and branching, media support, and multilingual surveys in more than 80 languages. Surveys can be distributed through links, QR codes, social media, email, posters, and flyers. Free access includes more than 800 templates. The Basic plan costs $39 a month and includes unlimited surveys and questions, 1,000 responses per month, one admin user, and 250 MB of upload storage. Expert costs $432 a year, displayed as $36 per month, and includes 10,000 responses per year and three admin users. Response analytics, API access, and exports to CSV, Excel, PDF, SPSS, R, and Stata support analysis and sharing. Users can choose hosting regions, including EU and US options, or select the open-source self-hosted edition. The service states GDPR compliance and WCAG 2.2 Level AA alignment, with ISO 27001 in progress. Support ranges from community and email options to priority email and VIP support. LimeSurvey is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
For and against
For
- More than 30 question types with logic and branching.
- Free access includes more than 800 templates.
- Surveys support more than 80 languages.
- Choose EU or US hosting regions.
- Exports include CSV, Excel, PDF, SPSS, R, and Stata.
Against
- Basic limits responses to 1,000 per month.
- Basic includes 250 MB of upload storage.
- ISO 27001 is in progress.
The verdict
LimeSurvey combines flexible survey creation and distribution with analytics and export options. The free access offers a starting point, while paid plans set specific response and storage limits.
Who it suits
LimeSurvey suits people and organizations creating multilingual surveys who need branching, analytics, or varied distribution options. Its self-hosted edition may suit users who want to manage their own hosting.
Plans and prices
Free
25 responses/month · 1 admin user
Read 28 Sep 2026 · limesurvey.org
Basic
1,000 responses/month · 1 admin user · 250 MB upload storage
Read 28 Sep 2026 · limesurvey.org
Expert
10,000 responses/year · 3 admin users · 1 GB upload storage
Read 20 Sep 2026 · limesurvey.org
Business
50,000 responses/year · 3 GB upload storage · Selected admin users
Read 20 Sep 2026 · limesurvey.org
Corporate
Tailored users and responses · SSO, LDAP, and SAML · Dedicated server · VIP support
Read 28 Sep 2026 · limesurvey.org
On the record
- Response analytics
- Yeslimesurvey.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- API access
- Yeslimesurvey.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Respondent panel
- Yeslimesurvey.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Basic limits
- The Basic plan includes 1,000 responses per month and 250 MB upload storage.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company location
- LimeSurvey is described as a European company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company reach
- The site reports more than 60,000 companies and institutions across over 160 countries.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Compliance status
- The site states GDPR compliance, WCAG 2.2 Level AA alignment, and ISO 27001 in progress.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Custom branding
- Yeslimesurvey.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Data control
- LimeSurvey emphasizes privacy controls, data location, access, governance, and no vendor lock-in.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free access
- Users can create free online surveys and access over 800 templates.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Trial and refund
- The pricing page says users can sign up for free; no refund policy is stated in the provided text.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Hosting regions
- Users can choose a data center or hosting region, including EU and US options.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations and exports
- The service supports Google Translate, Google Analytics, APIs, and exports to SPSS, R, Stata, CSV, Excel, and PDF.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Language support
- LimeSurvey supports more than 80 languages and multilingual surveys.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Logic branching
- Yeslimesurvey.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- Responses included
- 1000limesurvey.org · read 20 Sep 2026
- SSL encryption
- The service protects personal data with 2048-bit SSL encryption.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
- Self-hosted option
- LimeSurvey is available as a self-hosted, open source alternative to Google Forms.limesurvey.org · read 28 Sep 2026
