LamaPoll vs Qualtrics

LamaPoll

Strengths

• +Intuitive, self-explanatory interface with drag-and-drop survey builder requiring minimal onboarding
• +Versatile survey features including customizable templates, question piping, skip logic, randomization, and response validation
• +Real-time response visualization and robust analytical tools with multi-format export options (Excel, Word, PPT, PDF)
• +Strong data protection measures with GDPR compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification
• +Full corporate design integration for branded, professional surveys
• +Responsive phone and online support appreciated by users
• +Transparent pricing structure with free version and free trial available for different company sizes

Limitations

• −Inconsistent or unclear information regarding trial access availability
• −Pricing jump from free to paid plans (e.g., €49/month for 500 respondents) may be steep for some users
• −Feature set may lack depth for highly complex survey requirements compared to competitors

Qualtrics

Strengths

• +Highly customizable surveys with advanced logic
• +Robust analytics and reporting tools
• +Strong compliance and security features
• +Seamless integrations with third-party tools

Limitations

• −Steep learning curve for beginners
• −Higher-tier plans can be expensive
• −EU data residency not available on all plans
• −Complex setup for advanced features

LamaPoll

• Free Free per monthUp to 50 participants per survey · Unlimited questions and surveys · Basic corporate design (logo, colors, typography)
• Students & Trainees Free per month (3 months, then Free)For pupils, trainees, and students · Up to 500 participants per survey · Almost all features of the Platinum plan (excluding business functions)
• Basic €49 per monthUp to 500 participants per survey · Unlimited surveys · Custom design, logo, and subdomain
• Gold €99 per monthUp to 5,000 participants per survey · 1 admin + 3 users included · Attributes, piping, and placeholders
• Platinum €199 per monthUp to 10,000 participants per survey · 1 admin + 3 users included · White-label surveys (no LamaPoll branding)
• Enterprise €499 per monthUp to 100,000 participants per survey · 1 admin + 20 users included · Corporate SSO (Azure AD, ADFS)

All prices plus VAT. Annual flat rate with 17% discount available. 14-day free trial with almost all features, no cancellation required.

Qualtrics

• Free Free ForeverBasic survey features · Limited responses per survey · Qualtrics branding
• Essentials On request MonthlyAdvanced survey logic · Basic reporting · Email support
• Advanced On request MonthlyFull analytics suite · API access · Dedicated support

Pricing for paid plans is available on request. EU data residency may require higher-tier plans.

LamaPoll

Survey Creation & Design

Drag-and-drop questionnaire builder with diverse question types (multiple choice, short text, file upload up to 1 GB, mandatory questions, branching, jumps), Custom corporate design with logo, colors, typography, and CSS editor for experts, Over 100 free templates and text modules, Multilingual surveys and barrier-free design (mobile-first, WCAG-compliant)

Participant Management & Invitations

Address book import (Outlook, Thunderbird, Excel, CSV), Customizable invitation, reminder, and follow-up emails with placeholders, Attribute- and referrer-driven survey dynamics, QR code invitations, public and individual links

Evaluation & Reporting

Real-time result charts and automatic visualizations, Custom reports with personalized diagrams, Detailed statistics, dynamic filters, and result splitting (comparison), Export to Excel, SPSS, SQLite, CSV

Team & Access Management

User management with multiple users (plan-dependent), Custom workspaces, teams, and tags, Granular permissions and collaboration on survey projects (higher plans)

Security & Data Protection

Hosting in Germany (TÜV-certified data centers, DIN ISO 27001), ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, TISAX® AL2 certified, BSI-audited, End-to-end SSL encryption, AES encryption for all data, daily backups, One-way encryption for sensitive data (inaccessible even to LamaPoll admins)

Qualtrics

Survey Creation

Drag-and-drop survey builder, Custom branding and theming, Advanced question types (matrix, ranking, etc.), Logic and branching

Data Analysis & Reporting

Real-time analytics dashboards, Cross-tabulation and filtering, Exportable reports (PDF, CSV, etc.), Statistical analysis tools

Integration & Automation

API access for custom integrations, Pre-built connectors (Salesforce, Slack, etc.), Webhooks for real-time notifications, Automated workflows

Compliance & Security

GDPR compliance support, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Data Processing Agreement (DPA), Role-based access control