SurveyLegend vs SurveyMonkey
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to SurveyMonkey? Here's how SurveyLegend compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: SurveyLegend. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Mobile-first survey builder with EU-hosted data and real-time analytics, with paid plans available.
Online survey tool for creating, distributing, and analyzing surveys.
Headquarters
🇸🇪 SE
🇺🇸 US · 1999
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Price from
$15/mo
$30/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Google Sheets, Google Drive, Mailchimp, Salesforce, HubSpot CRM +2
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp +2
Where each one wins
SurveyLegend
Strengths
- +Intuitive drag-and-drop interface requiring minimal technical skills, ideal for beginners
- +Visually appealing and customizable templates with mobile-responsive designs for professional surveys
- +Live analytics and real-time data visualization for immediate, organized results
- +Flexible question types, including image-based ratings and comment fields for engaging surveys
- +Effective for conversational-style surveys, improving respondent engagement and team feedback
- +User-friendly experience praised for making survey creation feel effortless and enjoyable
Limitations
- −Restrictive pricing structure with unclear distinctions between free and paid features, limiting advanced functionality
- −Data export limited to basic formats (Excel, CSV, ODS) in free plans; deeper customization and automation tools require paid upgrades
- −Limited analytics depth and customization options, making it less suitable for enterprise or high-volume needs
SurveyMonkey
Strengths
- +Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- +Wide range of customizable templates
- +Strong analytics and reporting tools
- +Reliable for large-scale surveys
Limitations
- −Higher-tier plans can be expensive
- −Limited advanced features on lower plans
- −Learning curve for complex logic
- −Export limitations on free plan
Data residency & compliance
SurveyLegend
SurveyMonkey
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Pricing
SurveyLegend
- Starter Free foreverUp to 3 surveys · 1,000 responses per survey · 1 conditional logic flow per survey
- Pro $15 per month (billed annually)Up to 20 surveys · 5,000 responses per survey · 10 conditional logic flows per survey
- Business $25 per month (billed annually)Unlimited surveys · 20,000 responses per survey · Unlimited conditional logic flows
- Legendary $65 per month (billed annually)Unlimited responses and exports · 100,000 responses per survey · 100,000 API calls per day
Prices in USD, excluding VAT. Monthly billing available at higher rates.
SurveyMonkey
- Team Advantage $30 per user per monthAdvanced survey logic · Unlimited surveys · Collaboration tools
- Team Premier $92 per user per monthAll Team Advantage features · Advanced security · HIPAA compliance
Pricing varies by plan and billing cycle; Enterprise plans require custom quotes.
Features
SurveyLegend
- Survey Creation & Design
- Create surveys, forms, polls and questionnaires with unlimited questions, Custom backgrounds and logos with external links for branding, Touchscreen-optimized creation on tablets and computers, Media Gallery for image uploads and participant voting
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Collect responses on mobile, tablet and desktop devices, Real-time analytics and live data visualization, Filter data by date range and other criteria, Share real-time results via private links
- Security & Support
- 256-bit SSL encryption for all surveys, 14-day money-back guarantee, Phone support (Legendary plan only), Priority email support (Legendary plan only)
- API & Automation
- RESTful API with daily call limits (10,000 on Business, 100,000 on Legendary), Webhooks (3 per survey on Business, unlimited on Legendary), Automatic sync to Google Sheets for data export
SurveyMonkey
- Survey Creation
- Drag-and-drop survey builder, Pre-built templates, Custom branding, Logic and branching
- Data Collection
- Email invitations, Web links, Social media sharing, Embeddable forms
- Analysis & Reporting
- Real-time results, Custom reports, Data filtering, Cross-tabulation
- Collaboration
- Team workspaces, Shared libraries, Role-based permissions, Commenting