Surveys are one of the most efficient tools for closing gaps in your knowledge of market, employee performance, and demographics, and also for gathering all kinds of feedback.
Survey data can also enrich any data report or forecast by providing nuanced and deep knowledge dive where other types of data gathering techniques often fall short or even miss the mark entirely.
In this article we will cover the best performing free survey tools on the market, explore their features and limitations and help you pick a tool most suitable for your immediate needs.
But first, let’s cover what subtle aspects of a free survey tool you should always pay attention to before taking your final pick.
What To Look for In a Free Survey Tool?
Usage Limits on a Free Plan
All the survey tools we put on this list have viable free plans, not just free trials. That means, in most cases, that you can use the tool to create surveys for free.
However, many tools on this list are also successful commercial products, which means that they also have premium plans for paying customers. The difference then, comes to the limitation of their free plans, especially when it comes to usage quotas.
Some tools only allow you to create X number of surveys per month, or store only up to Y responses. We tried to highlight usage limits when describing each survey tool, but make sure to double check it before you commit to some product.
It’s worth noting that nothing is written in stone and developers can change usage limits, and policies before this article is updated, so make sure to re-check it for yourself.
Access to Features
Most survey tools have advanced features such as branding, survey logic, or API access, but often those features will be exclusive to premium users.
Since this is an article for free survey tools, take it at face value: if there is no specific feature in a free plan of a said tool, we treat it as if such feature doesn’t exist. Again, app developers can change what features are available to free users over time, so make sure to check their pricing page for more information.
Save History
An often neglected, but crucial aspect of survey tools is how long your survey history is stored. If you are running recurring surveys, such as employee surveys or pulse surveys, it’s important to track responses over time to unearth hidden patterns, gauge efficiency of your policies, and track the impact of your actions over a longer period of time.
In that regard, all survey tools vary. Some store your survey data for only up to a month, while others offer extended store periods.
If you are not satisfied with how long the provider will store your data, either look for their export options (often you’ll have to manually export your survey data, or export is not available to free users) or try another survey tool on this list.
Integrations
Integrations save time and effort, and are especially viable for online teams or companies that seek to optimize their digital workflows.
Things such as automated exports, AI summarization, and native integration with messengers such as Slack or MS Teams can save you and your team a huge amount of time, so make sure to check what integrations the survey tool offers and how many of the apps your team already uses it can integrate with.
Without further ado, let’s check what free survey tools you can try in 2026!
Geekbot
If you have a small team that uses Slack and you want to conduct unlimited employee surveys, Geekbot is the answer.
Even on its free plan, you can create as many surveys as you want and the only limit will be the size of your team – up to 10 people.
To create a survey in Slack, you need to simply install the bot from the Slack app directory and open its dashboard either through a direct /help message or using links it provides.
Advantages of Geekbot Surveys:
- Unlimited surveys
- Quizzes, polls, automated standups also included in the free plan
- Automated schedule
- Full customization of questions, types of responses, participants, schedule
- In-depth, real-time analytics dashboards
Disadvantages:
- Free for small team with up to 10 members
- Only works in Slack (and, soon, in MS Teams)
Google Forms
Google Forms is a standard choice for many survey organizers primarily for its simplicity and integration with Google ecosystem of apps such as Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, and Google Workspace.
To start a survey you can log in with your existing Google account and start drafting it. You can create a survey with as many questions as you need and it supports different types of responses.
However, it is limited in features such as advanced branching or advanced analytics visualization.
Notable survey features:
- Export to Google Sheets
- File upload support
- Multi-user editing
Disadvantages:
- Limited branching
- Basic analytics and reporting
- No branding
Survey Planet
SurveyPlanet is a survey tool with generous limits even in its free plan (unlimited surveys, questions, responses). The tool offers multilingual support which is useful when your surveys target a global audience. There are some design customization options if you plan to present your survey result to external parties.
Notable survey features:
- Unlimited responses and surveys even in free tier
- Multilingual support
- A library of templates
- Visual theming options
- Anonymous surveys
Disadvantages:
- Advanced branching logic locked behind tier plans
- No predictive insights
- Design customization is limited
Zoho Survey
Zoho Survey is another survey tool with a free plan. The free plan is limited to three total surveys with 10 being the maximum number of questions per survey. You can use templates to create quick surveys and customize them to your needs.
Users of Zoho Surveys highlight simple intuitive interface and professional look of surveys. The survey tool integrates seamlessly with other Zoho products. It’s easy to share Zoho surveys with participants due to simple UI and multiple export options.
Notable features of Zoho Survey:
- Rich set of questions types
- Built-in skip logic and branching
- Multi-format export
- Responsive design
Disadvantages:
- Limited design customization and a bit dated UI
- Analytics and segmentation can feel limited compared to enterprise tools
- Free plan limitation for number of questions and responses
Jotform
Jotform is a powerful and versatile survey tool with a free starter plan. The free plan limits the number of forms to five, number of monthly submissions to 100, and total submissions to 500.
Users highlight its easy drag-and-drop interface for creating and customizing surveys, the wide variety of templates and integrations with apps like Google Sheets and PayPal.
Among the common disadvantages users note that many advanced features are limited to paid plans and free tier quotas are pretty low. Still, Jotform is a viable alternative to other survey tools on this list.
Notable survey features of Jotform:
- Drag-and-drop survey builder
- Multi-language surveys
- Conditional logic
- Question types
Disadvantages of Jorform:
- Limited free plan
- Learning curve for advanced logic
- Basic analytics, no predictive reporting
Typeform
Typeform free plan allows for unlimited forms, but limits the number of responses to 10.
At the same time, the free plan provides access to a vast library of templates.
Users of Typeform praise the tool for simple interface, beautiful design, versatility, and AI integration. Typeform supports many integrations, making it easy to embed tools into the existing pipeline.
That said, most premium features are locked behind relatively expensive pricing plans.
Typeform surveys offer:
- Conversational UX
- Logic branching
- Brand kit
- Extensive 3rd party integration
Disadvantages of Typeform:
- Free plan is very limited
- Basic analytics
- Basic conditional logic
LimeSurvey
LimeSurvey is an open source and self-hostable survey platform that lets you control your own infrastructure, data, and customization. This is particularly viable for organizations that value strict privacy, security, or compliance with local regulations.
The flexibility of the platform is high, allowing you to create custom surveys with branching logic, build complex surveys or use community templates.
Advantages of using LimeSurvey for your surveys:
- Self-hosted open source architecture
- Unlimited surveys and responses
- Editable templates
- Advanced conditional logic
- Diverse export options
Disadvantages of LimeSurvey:
- Complex setup that requires hosting, installation, maintenance
- Steeper learning curve
- Support is limited
Formbricks
Formbricks is an open-source survey platform with a steep learning curve but vast possibilities for integration. The platform is privacy-focused, compliant with regulations such as GDPR, and can be self-hosted. The open source architecture allows for greater control over data ownership and extended functionality.
It may require some technical knowledge to set up advanced features.
Some notable features of Formbricks:
- Free tiers with generous limits
- Privacy compliance
- Real-time dashboards
- Custom styling
Disadvantages of Formbricks:
- Advanced features require technical skills
- Comparatively fewer integrations
- New, still growing community
FreeOnlineSurveys
FreeOnlineSurveys is a web-based survey creation platform with a rich set of features even in its free tier. Users are free to build surveys with multiple questions, embed surveys on websites, share them via email or QR code.
FreeOnlineSurveys offers simple responsive design, generous 1000 responses limit on a free plan, and advanced survey features such as branching and cross-tab reporting
Highlights of FreeOnlineSurveys:
- Logic, piping, A/B cross-tab on a free plan
- Over 20 questions types
- AI question prediction
Disadvantages:
- Response cap limit
- Some advanced features (e.g. branding) are limited to paid plans
Jodoo
Jodoo is a low-code or no-code survey tool that combines survey design with dashboard building features.
You can design surveys with multiple question and field types, configure conditional logic (show or hide questions based on responses), and share surveys via links.
Jodoo offers a library of pre-made templates. You can also build extended forms beyond simple surveys, multi-step approval processes, and track data across several forms.
Highlights:
- Up to 200 field questions types
- Generous free plan limits
- Customizable templates
Disadvantages:
- Free plan limitations
- Learning curve for advanced features
SurveyLegend
SurveyLegend is an online survey tool focused on creating visually engaging, mobile-friendly surveys using drag-and-drop interface, custom background, and templates.
Its free plan is limited to 3 surveys, 6 pictures, and 1 conditional logic. Features such as data export, branding, and advanced branching are locked behind paid tier plans.
Notable features of SurveyLegend:
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Live analytics
- Simple conditional logic
Disadvantages:
- Most advanced features are only available to paying customers
- No export in free plan
- Watermarks
Ready to Launch Your First Survey?
Hopefully this post helped you spot an survey tool that your team will love!
If you’re ready to take a next step, and if Slack if your preferable team messenger, Geekbot offers a free 30-day trial (and a free version for small teams) that you can put to test right within seconds.
Best of luck!
