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Alchemer vs Glide

Alchemer logo

Alchemer

Surveys

Survey and feedback platform for research teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Glide logo

Glide

No-Code

AI software development platform for building internal business apps from a spreadsheet, a prompt…

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Glide has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Alchemer more expensive than the simple form builders, which is the fair comparison for a short survey; Glide free plan is capped at 1 project and limited AI credits

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alchemer and Glide actually diverge.

Attributes where Alchemer and Glide differ
AttributeAlchemerGlide
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelTiered annual subscription published on the vendor sitesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb
CategorySurveysNo-Code

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Alchemer

  • Deep question logic
  • Wide question types
  • Workflow automation
  • Integrations
  • Panel and distribution
  • Reporting

Only in Glide

Nothing recorded that Alchemer does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Alchemer

  • Research questionnaires too conditional for a simple form buildernot Glide
  • Teams needing survey data routed into Salesforce or a warehousenot Glide
  • Organisations wanting research depth without enterprise experience-platform pricingnot Glide

Glide

  • Building business apps from spreadsheets without codingnot Alchemer
  • Generating inventory management systems from datanot Alchemer
  • Creating logistics and procurement applicationsnot Alchemer
  • Generating business dashboards without engineersnot Alchemer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Alchemer

  • More expensive than the simple form builders, which is the fair comparison for a short survey
  • The interface carries a long product history and is less immediately friendly than newer tools
  • Advanced logic is powerful and correspondingly easy to misconfigure, and testing a complex survey is real work
  • Named Alchemer since 2020, so much of the searchable material still says SurveyGizmo

Glide

  • Free plan is capped at 1 project and limited AI credits
  • Team plan starts at a 5 member minimum, priced from $125 per month, with only 50 credits included per member

Pricing, plan by plan

Alchemer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Alchemer review.

Glide

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Limited credits
    • Up to 2 team members
  • Solo$25/month
    • 5 projects
    • Database included
    • 100 credits minimum
  • Team$125/month
    • 20 projects
    • 5 team members minimum
    • 50 credits per member
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom project limits
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom connectors

Which should you pick?

Choose Alchemer if

  • You need deep question logic.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want wide question types.
Alchemer review

Choose Glide if

  • You want to start without paying.
Glide review

Questions people ask

Is Alchemer or Glide better?
Neither clearly leads. Alchemer starts at On request and Glide at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alchemer or Glide?
Glide has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Alchemer and Free for Glide.
Does Alchemer or Glide run on more platforms?
Alchemer runs on Web, Cloud. Glide runs on Web.
Can I use Glide for free?
Yes. Glide has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alchemer starts at On request.
What is Alchemer best used for?
Alchemer is most often used for research questionnaires too conditional for a simple form builder, teams needing survey data routed into salesforce or a warehouse, organisations wanting research depth without enterprise experience-platform pricing. Of those, research questionnaires too conditional for a simple form builder and teams needing survey data routed into salesforce or a warehouse are not what Glide is typically brought in for.
What can Alchemer do that Glide cannot?
Alchemer covers Deep question logic, Wide question types, Workflow automation, Integrations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alchemer: What does Alchemer cost?

Tiered annual subscriptions published on the vendor site. Check current rates there.

Glide: How much does Glide cost?

Glide Free plan is $0 per month. Solo plan is $25 per month with 5 projects and database. Team plan is $125 per month for up to 20 projects and 5 team members. Enterprise plan requires custom pricing.

Source
Alchemer: Is Alchemer the same as SurveyGizmo?

Yes. SurveyGizmo was renamed Alchemer in 2020, which is why older reviews and documentation use the former name.

Glide: Is there a free version of Glide?

Yes, Glide offers a free plan with 1 project, limited credits, and support for up to 2 team members.

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Alchemer: When is it worth more than a simple form builder?

When the questionnaire has real conditional logic, or when responses need to route into Salesforce or a data warehouse.

Glide: What does the Team plan include?

The Team plan at $125 per month includes 20 projects, 5 team members minimum, 50 credits per member, team dashboard, team member-only sign-in, and 100 GB storage.

Source
Glide: What payment processing fees does Glide charge?

Glide charges a flat 2.6% payment processing rate across all plans, with free same-day payouts Monday through Thursday and instant payouts available at 1.8% fee.

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