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Attest vs SurveyMonkey

Attest logo

Attest

Research

Straightforward pricing for predictable research costs

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SurveyMonkey logo

SurveyMonkey

Research

Turn feedback into action

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SurveyMonkey has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Attest pricing is metered by credits, where one credit equals one survey question answered by one person, rather than a flat per seat rate; SurveyMonkey team plans require minimum 3 users as baseline
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Attest and SurveyMonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Attest and SurveyMonkey differ
AttributeAttestSurveyMonkey
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown1999

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Research).

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 Attest

Nothing recorded that SurveyMonkey does not also cover.

Only in SurveyMonkey

  • Survey builder
  • Question bank
  • Survey logic
  • Multi-language surveys
  • Mobile surveys
  • Real-time results
  • Data analysis tools
  • Custom branding

What people use each for

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

Attest

  • Testing product concepts with global audiencesnot SurveyMonkey
  • Monitoring brand health across campaignsnot SurveyMonkey
  • Validating creative concepts before launchnot SurveyMonkey
  • Researching market trends in 70 languagesnot SurveyMonkey

SurveyMonkey

  • Market research and customer surveysnot Attest
  • Employee feedback and engagement trackingnot Attest
  • Data collection and analysisnot Attest
  • Customer satisfaction and NPS measurementsnot Attest

Where each one falls short

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

Attest

  • Pricing is metered by credits, where one credit equals one survey question answered by one person, rather than a flat per seat rate
  • The Basic tier caps usage at 50,000 credits; going beyond it requires upgrading to Standard (100,000), Elite (200,000) or a custom plan above 400,000
  • Additional credits purchased mid year cost 10 percent more per credit than the plan rate

SurveyMonkey

  • Team plans require minimum 3 users as baseline
  • Annual response limits enforced: 50,000 responses/year on Team Advantage, 100,000 on Team Premier
  • Additional responses beyond annual limits charged at AED 0.50 per response
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and minimum 5 users
  • Advanced features like multilingual surveys and phone support require Team Premier tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Attest

On request
  • Basic$undefined/mo
    • Up to 50,000 credits
  • Standard$undefined/mo
    • Up to 100,000 credits
  • Elite$undefined/mo
    • Up to 200,000 credits
  • Custom$undefined/mo
    • Over 400,000+ credits

SurveyMonkey

Free
  • Team Advantage$99/month
    • 50,000 responses per year
    • Unlimited surveys and questions
    • 3 user minimum
  • Team Premier$240/month
    • 100,000 responses per year
    • All Team Advantage features
    • White label branding

Which should you pick?

Choose Attest if

Nothing in the data separates Attest from SurveyMonkey on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Attest review

Choose SurveyMonkey if

  • You need survey builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want question bank.
SurveyMonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Attest or SurveyMonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Attest starts at On request and SurveyMonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Attest or SurveyMonkey?
SurveyMonkey has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Attest and Free for SurveyMonkey.
Does Attest or SurveyMonkey run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use SurveyMonkey for free?
Yes. SurveyMonkey has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attest starts at On request.
What is Attest best used for?
Attest is most often used for testing product concepts with global audiences, monitoring brand health across campaigns, validating creative concepts before launch, researching market trends in 70 languages. Of those, testing product concepts with global audiences and monitoring brand health across campaigns are not what SurveyMonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Attest do that SurveyMonkey cannot?
SurveyMonkey covers Survey builder, Question bank, Survey logic, Multi-language surveys.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Attest: How does Attest's credit system work?

Attest uses a credit-based pricing system where one credit equals one survey answer from one respondent. For example, a 10-question survey completed by 500 people uses 5,000 credits. Only respondents who meet survey criteria consume credits from the qualifying question.

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SurveyMonkey: How much does SurveyMonkey cost?

SurveyMonkey offers team plans starting at AED 99 per user per month for Team Advantage and AED 240 per user per month for Team Premier. Both plans require a minimum of 3 users. Billing can be monthly or annual.

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Attest: What plans does Attest offer?

Attest offers four subscription plans: Basic (up to 50,000 credits), Standard (up to 100,000 credits), Elite (up to 200,000 credits), and Custom (over 400,000+ credits). All plans include unlimited user seats, designated research expert, customer success team support, and access to 150+ million consumers across 59 countries in 70+ languages.

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SurveyMonkey: What are SurveyMonkey's overage fees?

SurveyMonkey charges AED 0.50 per additional response on paid plans beyond the annual limit included in each tier.

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Attest: Can I purchase additional credits on Attest?

Yes. Additional credits are available as add-ons throughout the year. Add-on credits cost 10% more than the per-credit rate in annual plans.

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