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Alchemer

Research-grade survey tool with deep logic, translations, quotas and SPSS export, priced per user.

79/100

#2 of 12 survey tools
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Alchemer suits researchers who need randomisation, quotas, translations, crosstab reports and SPSS export, and who can pay per user1,4,5,6,7,9. Unlimited surveys and questions start at the cheapest plan1. The catch: API access and SSO are tied to quote-priced business platform accounts, and the page does not show which plan includes survey logic1.

Best for: Researchers who need complex logic and exports for a small team.

Where the points come from

Price14 of 20
Limits14 of 14
Questions and logic14 of 22
Results14 of 18
Security and trust23 of 26

Price 14 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesThe FAQ says Alchemer offers a free plan with limited features and responses1.6 / 6
Cheapest paid plan$26.25/moCollaborator, $315 per user a year billed yearly; $55 a month billed monthly1.8 / 14

Limits 14 of 14 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Responses a month, cheapest paid plan6250Collaborator allows 75,000 responses a year, 6,250 a month; the page says monthly limits also apply1.10 / 10
Unlimited surveys and questionsYesCollaborator lists unlimited surveys; the features overview says there is no limit on questions per survey1.4 / 4

Questions and logic 14 of 22 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Skip logic on the cheapest paid planNot publishedNot published by plan: the plan table names survey logic but does not show which plans include it1.0 / 8
Randomised questions or answersYesHelp centre: randomize questions, pages and answer options5.4 / 4
Multilingual surveysYesThe translation tool builds one survey with several translated languages7.5 / 5
Answer pipingYesMerge codes pull a respondent's earlier answers into later question text8.3 / 3
Response quotasYesQuotas set limits on responses, on the whole survey or on a segment6.2 / 2

Results 14 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Export formatsCSV, Excel, SPSSHelp centre documents CSV and Excel export, plus SPSS export on the Full Access licence3,4.6 / 6
Cross-tabulationYesThe Crosstab report cross-tabulates two or more questions with banner and stub questions9.4 / 4
Public APINoAPI access and webhooks are enterprise-only; the pricing FAQ lists business platform accounts, which are quote-priced1,14.0 / 4
Remove vendor brandingYesAll paid accounts have the Powered by logo turned off by default13.4 / 4

Security and trust 23 of 26 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Single sign-onYesPricing page lists SSO under Platform plans; a help article covers managing SSO connections1,10.4 / 4
EU data storageYesThe sign-up form offers a data center of US, CA, EU or AU1; the security page says customers select their data region2.5 / 5
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001YesSecurity page shows an AICPA SOC 2 Type 2 badge and links an ISO/IEC 27001 certificate; no auditor or date is stated2.7 / 7
Data processing agreementYesAccount administrators can review and accept a DPA inside the application11.3 / 3
Published accessibility reportYesThe accessibility compliance article links Alchemer's Voluntary Product Accessibility Template12.4 / 4
Open sourceNot publishedNot published on the vendor's security page2.0 / 3

The rule behind each line: how we score survey tools.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Free1 personFree1$0Limited features and responses
CollaboratorPer user$315/user/year ($55/user/month)1$26.25Unlimited surveys; 75,000 responses a year
ProfessionalUp to 3 users$1,075/user/year ($165/user/month)1$89.58100,000 responses a year; custom templates and branding
Full AccessUp to 3 users$1,895/user/year ($275/user/month)1,4$157.92125,000 responses a year; SPSS export
PlatformMore than 3 usersCustom quote1QuoteSSO and API access

Prices are per user. Annual billing is shown at $315, against $55 a month billed monthly1.

Strengths

  • Unlimited surveys and no limit on questions per survey on every self-serve paid plan1.
  • Randomisation, quotas, translated surveys, crosstab reports and piping are documented in the help centre5,6,7,8,9.
  • Export raw data to CSV or Excel, and to SPSS on Full Access3,4.
  • Account administrators can sign a data processing addendum inside the app11.

Limits

  • Pricing is per user: Professional is $1,075 and Full Access $1,895 per user a year1.
  • API access is listed for business platform accounts only1,14.
  • SPSS export needs the Full Access licence4.
  • Annual response limits are shown, but monthly limits also apply and are not listed1.

Other survey tools

  1. 1
    LimeSurveyResearchers who want open-source code, EU hosting and detailed survey logic
    80/100
    $26.38/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 3
    SurveyMonkeyTeams that want skip logic and analysis tools in one hosted product
    79/100
    Not publishedcheapest paid plan
  3. 4
    QuestionProResearchers who want deep analysis tools and EU or SSO options
    74/100
    $99/mocheapest paid plan
  4. 5
    SurveySparrowSolo creators and small teams who want logic on a low-priced plan
    72/100
    $19/mocheapest paid plan

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Sources

  1. Plans and Pricing, Alchemer. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Enterprise Quality Data Security, Alchemer. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Alchemer Survey Exports, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. SPSS Export, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Randomize Answers, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Survey Quotas, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Translations, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Merge Codes: Dynamically Populate Data, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Crosstab Report, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Manage SSO Connections, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. Complete a Data Processing Addendum (DPA), Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. Alchemer's Accessibility Compliance, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. White Label a Survey, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. Restrict API Access, Alchemer Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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