What SurveyMonkey's Free Plan Actually Gives You
SurveyMonkey is one of the most recognised names in survey software — but its free plan is one of the most restrictive in the industry. Here's what you actually get on the free tier in 2025:
1 survey at a time
You can only have one active survey on the free plan. To create a second, you must delete the first.
25 responses per survey
Once you hit 25 responses, the survey stops collecting. You cannot see additional responses without upgrading.
10 questions per survey
Free surveys are limited to 10 questions. For any meaningful research, this is often insufficient.
Basic question types only
Advanced question types (matrix, ranking, file upload) are locked behind paid plans.
No data export
You cannot export your response data to CSV or Excel on the free plan. Your data is locked in SurveyMonkey.
No AI features
AI question writing and AI analysis are paid-only features. The free plan has no AI capabilities.
SurveyMonkey branding on surveys
Free surveys display SurveyMonkey branding. You cannot remove it without a paid plan.
What SurveyMonkey Costs to Unlock Basic Features
Basic (free)
$0/month25 responses, 1 survey, 10 questions, no export, no AI
Advantage
$32/month ($384/year)Unlimited responses, unlimited surveys, data export, basic AI
Premier
$99/month ($1,188/year)Advanced AI, custom branding, advanced analytics, team features
The reality: to get unlimited responses and data export — the bare minimum for real research — you're paying $384/year. That's before AI features, which require the $1,188/year Premier plan.
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