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Survio vs SurveyMonkey

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to SurveyMonkey? Here's how Survio compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Survio. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else β€” that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
Czech survey tool with EU hosting, ISO 27001, and unlimited surveys on the free plan.
Online survey tool for creating, distributing, and analyzing surveys.
Headquarters
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ CZ
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Β· 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
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Price from
No
$30/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
API, Zapier, Single Sign-On (SSO), Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel +5
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp +2

Where each one wins

Survio

Strengths

  • +Intuitive, clean interface with drag-and-drop design and pre-made templates for quick survey creation
  • +Fast, responsive customer support available through multiple channels with clear onboarding guidance
  • +Wide variety of question types, customizable templates, and features like skip logic, answer validation, and multilingual support
  • +Strong data visualization tools including charts, graphs, and automatic reporting for analysis
  • +GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring data protection and compliance
  • +Competitive pricing for some users, with yearly licenses and discounts; free plan available for basic surveys
  • +Team collaboration features and integrations with tools like Google Analytics, Zapier, and Excel
  • +Suitable for both beginners and experienced users without requiring technical expertise

Limitations

  • βˆ’Free plan is too limited, especially regarding response limits and data export capabilities
  • βˆ’Premium plans considered expensive by some users, with essential features locked behind higher tiers
  • βˆ’Lack of advanced survey features such as complex logic, branching, and deep customization options

SurveyMonkey

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • +Wide range of customizable templates
  • +Strong analytics and reporting tools
  • +Reliable for large-scale surveys

Limitations

  • βˆ’Higher-tier plans can be expensive
  • βˆ’Limited advanced features on lower plans
  • βˆ’Learning curve for complex logic
  • βˆ’Export limitations on free plan

Data residency & compliance

Survio
SurveyMonkey
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required β€” data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS

Pricing

Survio

  • Free Free per monthUnlimited surveys and questions Β· 100 responses per month Β· 19 question types

Paid plans unlock additional features such as custom branding, team collaboration, and advanced analytics. Exact pricing is not publicly listed.

SurveyMonkey

  • Team Advantage $30 per user per monthAdvanced survey logic Β· Unlimited surveys Β· Collaboration tools
  • Team Premier $92 per user per monthAll Team Advantage features Β· Advanced security Β· HIPAA compliance

Pricing varies by plan and billing cycle; Enterprise plans require custom quotes.

Features

Survio

Survey Creation
100+ ready-made survey templates from experts, 19 question types (NPS, rating scales, multiple choice, etc.), Multimedia support for interactive layouts, Drag-and-drop editor for easy design
Response Collection
Mobile-friendly and cross-device responsive, 9 distribution channels (links, QR codes, email, website embedding, social media), Campaign manager for bulk email invitations, Anonymous or identifiable responses (premium feature)
Data Analysis & Reporting
Built-in analytics with automatic response processing, Real-time results visualization in charts and BI dashboards, 9 chart types for data representation, Segmentation filters for targeted analysis
Team Collaboration
User and questionnaire management across teams, Role and access permission settings, Audit logs and activity tracking, Single Sign-On (SSO) for secure authentication
Security & Compliance
ISO 27001:2022 certified, GDPR-compliant with EU data storage, 2048-bit SSL encryption, Daily data backups

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