Surveys · head to head
Alchemer vs Paperform
Alchemer
Surveys
Survey and feedback platform for research teams
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Paperform 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; Paperform free plan limited to 30 submissions per month
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Alchemer and Paperform actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Surveys).
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 Paperform
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 Paperform
- Teams needing survey data routed into Salesforce or a warehousenot Paperform
- Organisations wanting research depth without enterprise experience-platform pricingnot Paperform
Paperform
- Creating multi-step application forms with conditional field displaynot Alchemer
- Building payment collection forms for online invoicingnot Alchemer
- Setting up appointment scheduling with calendar integrationnot Alchemer
- Collecting customer signatures on contracts and agreementsnot 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
Paperform
- Free plan limited to 30 submissions per month
- Additional submissions beyond plan limits incur overage fees
- Custom domains require additional $20 per month fee on Pro plan
Pricing, plan by plan
Alchemer
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Alchemer review.
Paperform
Free- FreeFree
- 1 user
- 30 submissions per month
- 5 payment submissions per month
- Essentials$24/month
- 1 user
- 1,200 submissions per year
- 240 payment submissions per year
- Pro$49/month
- 3 users
- 12,000 submissions per year
- 3,000 payment submissions per year
- Business$99/month
- 5 users plus $9 per additional user (up to 25)
- 120,000 submissions per year
- 30,000 payment submissions per year
Which should you pick?
Choose Alchemer if
- You need deep question logic.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want wide question types.
Questions people ask
- Is Alchemer or Paperform better?
- Neither clearly leads. Alchemer starts at On request and Paperform at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Alchemer or Paperform?
- Paperform has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Alchemer and Free for Paperform.
- Does Alchemer or Paperform run on more platforms?
- Alchemer runs on Web, Cloud. Paperform runs on Web.
- Can I use Paperform for free?
- Yes. Paperform 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 Paperform is typically brought in for.
- What can Alchemer do that Paperform 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.
Paperform: Is there a free version of Paperform?
Yes, Paperform offers a free plan with 1 user, 30 submissions per month, and 100 MB storage at no cost.
SourceAlchemer: Is Alchemer the same as SurveyGizmo?
Yes. SurveyGizmo was renamed Alchemer in 2020, which is why older reviews and documentation use the former name.
Paperform: Does Paperform offer a free trial for paid plans?
Paperform offers a 7-day unrestricted trial for all paid plans without requiring a credit card.
SourceAlchemer: 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.
Paperform: What payment processing options does Paperform support?
All Paperform plans include payment processing via Stripe, Square, Braintree, or PayPal.
SourcePaperform: When does Paperform charge for custom domains?
Custom domains are available on the Pro and Business plans, with an additional $20 per month fee for this feature.
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