Tally vs SurveyMonkey
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to SurveyMonkey? Here's how Tally compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Tally. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
A Belgian form builder with unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan, EU-hosted and SOC 2 certified.
Online survey tool for creating, distributing, and analyzing surveys.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 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
No
$30/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Zapier, Make (ehemals Integromat), Pipedream, Integrately, ApiX-Drive +10
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp +2
Where each one wins
Tally
Strengths
- +Intuitive, clean interface with minimal onboarding friction, suitable for non-technical users
- +Fast creation and deployment of forms and workflows, enabling quick implementation for lead capture and onboarding
- +Professional, out-of-the-box design with subtle customization options (e.g., images, sections, progress bars)
- +Strong integrations with tools like Notion, Google Sheets, and payment gateways for workflow automation
- +Responsive and helpful customer support, particularly during setup and template use
- +Transparent and cost-effective pricing, ideal for small to medium-sized businesses
- +Quick onboarding with guides, video tutorials, and context-sensitive help
- +Versatile use cases across industries, including accounting, inventory, and compliance
Limitations
- −Onboarding for paid features less intuitive than free version, with room for improvement in accessibility
- −Limited advanced automation and integrations compared to competitors, restricting scalability for larger enterprises
- −UI/UX for custom domains and integration workflows (e.g., Drive/Dropbox) could be more user-friendly
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
Tally
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
Tally
- Free Free foreverUnlimited forms and submissions · Conditional logic, file uploads, signatures · Custom branding and integrations
No paid plans with additional features are currently published.
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
Tally
- Form Creation & Design
- Unlimited forms and submissions, No-code form creation by typing, Professional, visually appealing forms in seconds, Conditional logic, file uploads, and signatures
- Form Functionality
- Unlimited input blocks and respondents, Payment integrations for transactions, Traffic source and visitor behavior analysis, Time spent tracking on forms
- Automation & Workflows
- Automated workflows via integrations, Instant notifications via Slack, Telegram, and other platforms, API access for custom integrations
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