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Alchemer vs Sogolytics

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Alchemer

Surveys

Survey and feedback platform for research teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sogolytics logo

Sogolytics

Surveys

Value-priced survey and experience management platform, rebranded from SoGoSurvey in 2021

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sogolytics 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; Sogolytics its statistical analysis and text analytics capability is noticeably shallower than Qualtrics or Medallia for serious market research work.
  • They diverge on capability: Alchemer covers Deep question logic, Sogolytics covers Drag-and-drop survey builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alchemer and Sogolytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Alchemer and Sogolytics differ
AttributeAlchemerSogolytics
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelTiered annual subscription published on the vendor sitePer user per month
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, iOS, Android

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 Sogolytics

  • Drag-and-drop survey builder
  • SogoCX and SogoEX modules
  • AI-assisted survey creation
  • Reporting dashboards
  • Response limits by plan
  • Custom branding

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 Sogolytics
  • Teams needing survey data routed into Salesforce or a warehousenot Sogolytics
  • Organisations wanting research depth without enterprise experience-platform pricingnot Sogolytics

Sogolytics

  • A small business wanting published, self-service pricing rather than a Qualtrics-style sales negotiationnot Alchemer
  • A school or nonprofit needing multilingual survey support on a limited budgetnot Alchemer
  • A company wanting basic customer and employee experience management modules without buying separate enterprise platformsnot Alchemer
  • Someone still searching for SoGoSurvey by its former name who lands on the current Sogolytics productnot 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

Sogolytics

  • Its statistical analysis and text analytics capability is noticeably shallower than Qualtrics or Medallia for serious market research work.
  • The free tier response cap, around 100 per project and 200 a year, is restrictive enough that most real programmes need a paid plan quickly.
  • Its enterprise integration and panel access ecosystem is smaller than the larger experience management platforms, limiting it for organisations with complex data pipeline needs.
  • Reported pricing varies noticeably between sources depending on billing term and promotional pricing, so buyers should confirm the current rate directly rather than relying on older reviews.
  • Brand recognition still lags its former name, SoGoSurvey, in some buyer searches, which can create confusion when comparing reviews written before the 2021 rebrand.

Pricing, plan by plan

Alchemer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Alchemer review.

Sogolytics

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Around 100 responses per project
    • Up to 200 responses per year
    • Basic survey features
  • Pro$39/month
    • Unlimited surveys
    • Multilingual surveys
    • Template bank
  • Pro Max$49/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • AI-assisted survey creation
    • Custom messages and branding

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 Sogolytics if

  • You need drag-and-drop survey builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want sogocx and sogoex modules.
Sogolytics review

Questions people ask

Is Alchemer or Sogolytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Alchemer starts at On request and Sogolytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alchemer or Sogolytics?
Sogolytics has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Alchemer and Free for Sogolytics.
Does Alchemer or Sogolytics run on more platforms?
Alchemer runs on Web, Cloud. Sogolytics runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Sogolytics for free?
Yes. Sogolytics 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 Sogolytics is typically brought in for.
What can Alchemer do that Sogolytics cannot?
Alchemer covers Deep question logic, Wide question types, Workflow automation, Integrations. Sogolytics covers Drag-and-drop survey builder, SogoCX and SogoEX modules, AI-assisted survey creation, Reporting dashboards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alchemer: What does Alchemer cost?

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

Sogolytics: Is Sogolytics the same company as SoGoSurvey?

Yes, it rebranded from SoGoSurvey to Sogolytics in 2021 with a broader experience management positioning.

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.

Sogolytics: Is there a free plan?

Yes, capped at around 100 responses per project and 200 responses a year.

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.

Sogolytics: How does it compare in price with Qualtrics?

Sogolytics publishes monthly self-service pricing from around 39 USD a month, versus Qualtrics enterprise contracts that typically run into five figures annually.

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