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Funnel.io vs LimeSurvey

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Funnel.io

Marketing

Multi-channel marketing analytics for smarter decision making

From
$300/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
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LimeSurvey

Surveys

Open source survey software you can self-host, with German-hosted cloud as the alternative

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only LimeSurvey has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Funnel.io available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need; LimeSurvey self-hosting shifts patching, backups and PHP upgrades onto your own team, and neglected installations become a security liability holding participant data.
  • They diverge on capability: Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation, LimeSurvey covers Self-hosted deployment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Funnel.io and LimeSurvey actually diverge.

Attributes where Funnel.io and LimeSurvey differ
AttributeFunnel.ioLimeSurvey
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionOpen source, with paid cloud hosting
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Self-hosted
CategoryMarketingSurveys
Founded2015Unknown

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 Funnel.io

  • Multi-channel data aggregation
  • Unified dashboards
  • Custom reporting
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time syncing
  • Historical data archive
  • Attribution modeling
  • Automated alerts

Only in LimeSurvey

  • Self-hosted deployment
  • Question type depth
  • Expression manager
  • Quotas and screening
  • Multilingual surveys
  • Participant management

What people use each for

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

Funnel.io

  • Collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one datasetnot LimeSurvey
  • Exporting blended marketing data to BI tools and warehousesnot LimeSurvey

LimeSurvey

  • A university study whose ethics approval requires participant data to stay on institutional serversnot Funnel.io
  • A public body procuring survey software under European data protection rulesnot Funnel.io
  • A market research agency running multilingual instruments with quotas and screening logicnot Funnel.io
  • A team that needs complex matrix and ranking questions consumer form builders do not supportnot Funnel.io

Where each one falls short

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

Funnel.io

  • Available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need
  • Export destinations are rationed the same way, at 13 on Starter and 46 on Business
  • The entry plan starts at $300 a month billed annually and the next at $600
  • SSO, SAML, audit logging and an enterprise SLA are Enterprise only with no published price
  • Funnel Measure is an add on available only on Business and Enterprise

LimeSurvey

  • Self-hosting shifts patching, backups and PHP upgrades onto your own team, and neglected installations become a security liability holding participant data.
  • The default interface and themes look dated beside Typeform or Jotform, which measurably lowers completion rates on consumer-facing surveys.
  • Cloud plans are capped on responses per period, so an unexpectedly successful field wave can force an upgrade in the middle of data collection.
  • Serious theming and layout changes require template and CSS work rather than a visual designer, so agencies often budget developer time per project.
  • Support on the free edition is community forums only, and paid support is a separate purchase, which is a poor fit for teams with no technical staff.

Pricing, plan by plan

Funnel.io

$300/month
  • Starter$300/month
    • 117 connectors, 13 export destinations
    • Data storage, dashboards, Funnel AI
    • Billed annually
  • Business$600/month
    • 579 connectors, 46 export destinations
    • Power BI/Tableau reporting
    • Funnel Measure available as add-on
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • 600+ connectors, 47 destinations
    • Enterprise SSO, advanced user management
    • Priority support, custom pricing

LimeSurvey

Free
  • Community Edition (self-hosted)Free
    • Free under the GNU General Public Licence
    • No response limits imposed by the vendor
    • Hosting, patching, backups and upgrades are your responsibility
  • LimeSurvey Cloud$undefined/year
    • Hosted on servers in Germany
    • Tiered on responses and storage per period rather than per user
    • Higher tiers add branding removal, more storage and support

Which should you pick?

Choose Funnel.io if

  • You need multi-channel data aggregation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want unified dashboards.
Funnel.io review

Choose LimeSurvey if

  • You need self-hosted deployment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want question type depth.
LimeSurvey review

Questions people ask

Is Funnel.io or LimeSurvey better?
Neither clearly leads. Funnel.io starts at $300/month and LimeSurvey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Funnel.io or LimeSurvey?
LimeSurvey has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Funnel.io and Free for LimeSurvey.
Does Funnel.io or LimeSurvey run on more platforms?
Funnel.io runs on Web, Mobile, Api. LimeSurvey runs on Web, Self-hosted.
Can I use LimeSurvey for free?
Yes. LimeSurvey has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Funnel.io starts at $300/month.
What is Funnel.io best used for?
Funnel.io is most often used for collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one dataset, exporting blended marketing data to bi tools and warehouses. Of those, collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one dataset and exporting blended marketing data to bi tools and warehouses are not what LimeSurvey is typically brought in for.
What can Funnel.io do that LimeSurvey cannot?
Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation, Unified dashboards, Custom reporting, Data transformation. LimeSurvey covers Self-hosted deployment, Question type depth, Expression manager, Quotas and screening.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Funnel.io: What is Funnel's Starter plan pricing?

The Starter plan costs $300 per month when billed annually and includes 117 connectors, 13 export destinations, data storage, dashboards, and Funnel AI.

Source
LimeSurvey: Is LimeSurvey really free?

The self-hosted Community Edition is free under the GPL with no vendor response limits. The hosted cloud is paid and tiered by response volume.

Funnel.io: What advanced features are available on Funnel's Business plan?

The Business plan costs $600 per month (annual billing) and includes 579 connectors, 46 export destinations, Power BI/Tableau reporting, and optional Funnel Measure add-on.

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LimeSurvey: Where is cloud data stored?

On servers in Germany, which is why public sector and academic buyers choose it over United States hosted competitors.

Funnel.io: Does Funnel offer unlimited users?

Unlimited users and workspaces are available starting at the Business tier and above, included in the subscription cost.

Source
LimeSurvey: Can it handle complex research designs?

Yes. Quotas, randomisation, piping and matrix question types are core features rather than enterprise add-ons.

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