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Quick verdict

SurveyMonkey is built for research: analysis, benchmarks and a vast question bank. Typeform is built for engagement: beautiful forms for leads, quizzes and feedback.

Side by side

SurveyMonkeyTypeform
Our rating4.3/54.4/5
Value3.6/53.7/5
Features4.6/54.4/5
Ease of use4.6/54.8/5
Output quality4.5/54.7/5
CategoryForms & surveysForms & surveys
Free planYes: Basic plan with limited responsesYes: limited free plan
Cheapest paid plan (monthly)$30/mo$39/mo
Same plan billed yearly$30/mo$28/mo
Top planPremier (individual): $139/moBusiness: $129/mo
SeatsIndividual or team (3+ users)Users per plan
Trial / refundFree Basic planFree plan
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Best forTeams running customer, employee or market research surveysMarketers who want conversational forms with high completion rates

SurveyMonkey: pros & cons

  • Powerful analysis and benchmarks
  • Huge template and question bank
  • Trusted brand for respondents
  • Free plan hides most responses
  • Paid plans billed yearly are a big upfront cost
  • Extra responses cost $0.15 each

Read the full SurveyMonkey review

Typeform: pros & cons

  • Best-looking forms and surveys
  • High completion rates
  • Strong integrations with CRMs and email
  • Low response limits on Basic (100/month)
  • Pricier than Jotform or Google Forms

Read the full Typeform review

Choose SurveyMonkey if…

You run customer, employee or market research and need analysis.

Choose Typeform if…

You want a delightful experience for leads and quick feedback.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper?

Typeform Basic ($28/mo yearly) undercuts SurveyMonkey Advantage ($39/mo yearly), but with lower response limits.

Do both have free plans?

Yes, both are limited.

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