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Sogolytics vs SurveyCTO

Sogolytics logo

Sogolytics

Surveys

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SurveyCTO logo

SurveyCTO

Surveys

Offline field survey platform priced by submissions rather than seats, built for research data quality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Sogolytics its statistical analysis and text analytics capability is noticeably shallower than Qualtrics or Medallia for serious market research work.; SurveyCTO pricing is by submission volume, forms and storage rather than by users, so a small team running continuous high-volume collection can pay more than a 200-person survey team that runs for six weeks
  • They diverge on capability: Sogolytics covers Drag-and-drop survey builder, SurveyCTO covers Offline collection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sogolytics and SurveyCTO actually diverge.

Attributes where Sogolytics and SurveyCTO differ
AttributeSogolyticsSurveyCTO
Pricing modelPer user per monthPer month by submission volume
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Android, iOS

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Sogolytics

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

Only in SurveyCTO

  • Offline collection
  • XLSForm authoring
  • Automated quality checks
  • Audio auditing
  • Case management
  • Random assignment
  • Server region selection

What people use each for

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

Sogolytics

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

SurveyCTO

  • A household survey with 200 enumerators across a country where paying per seat would cost more than the fieldworknot Sogolytics
  • An impact evaluation that needs audio auditing and timing metadata to prove interviews were conducted as reportednot Sogolytics
  • A panel study revisiting the same households annually and needing offline case assignment to find them againnot Sogolytics
  • A statistics unit that must keep data inside a specific region and produce a SOC 2 report for its fundernot Sogolytics

Where each one falls short

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

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.

SurveyCTO

  • Pricing is by submission volume, forms and storage rather than by users, so a small team running continuous high-volume collection can pay more than a 200-person survey team that runs for six weeks
  • Forms are authored in XLSForm spreadsheet syntax, which is precise and versionable but has a real learning curve, and organisations without someone comfortable in it stall at form design
  • Overage is charged at 100 US dollars per 1,000 extra submissions, which is easy to trigger on the Basic tier at 5,000 a month and produces surprise invoices during an active field round
  • Server region selection only appears on the Pro tier and a custom GDPR data processing agreement only on Advanced, so European data protection requirements push the price to at least 315 and often 630 dollars a month regardless of volume
  • It is built for structured research fieldwork, not for business process forms, so it has no dispatch, no invoicing and no formatted document output, and a field service business would be buying the wrong tool

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SurveyCTO

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Permanent free subscription for testing and training
    • 10 forms
    • 200 monthly submissions
  • Basic$225/month
    • Billed annually, 250 USD month to month
    • 100 forms
    • 10 GB storage
  • Pro$315/month
    • Billed annually, 350 USD month to month
    • 500 forms
    • 25 GB storage
  • Advanced$630/month
    • Billed annually, 700 USD month to month
    • Unlimited forms, storage and submissions
    • Advanced offline case management

Which should you pick?

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

Choose SurveyCTO if

  • You need offline collection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Android, iOS.
  • You also want xlsform authoring.
SurveyCTO review

Questions people ask

Is Sogolytics or SurveyCTO better?
Neither clearly leads. Sogolytics starts at Free and SurveyCTO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sogolytics or SurveyCTO?
Sogolytics starts at Free and SurveyCTO at Free.
Does Sogolytics or SurveyCTO run on more platforms?
Sogolytics runs on Web, iOS, Android. SurveyCTO runs on Web, Android, iOS.
Can I use Sogolytics for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Sogolytics best used for?
Sogolytics is most often used for a small business wanting published, self-service pricing rather than a qualtrics-style sales negotiation, a school or nonprofit needing multilingual survey support on a limited budget, a company wanting basic customer and employee experience management modules without buying separate enterprise platforms, someone still searching for sogosurvey by its former name who lands on the current sogolytics product. Of those, a small business wanting published, self-service pricing rather than a qualtrics-style sales negotiation and a school or nonprofit needing multilingual survey support on a limited budget are not what SurveyCTO is typically brought in for.
What can Sogolytics do that SurveyCTO cannot?
Sogolytics covers Drag-and-drop survey builder, SogoCX and SogoEX modules, AI-assisted survey creation, Reporting dashboards. SurveyCTO covers Offline collection, XLSForm authoring, Automated quality checks, Audio auditing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sogolytics: Is Sogolytics the same company as SoGoSurvey?

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

SurveyCTO: Do I pay per enumerator?

No. Users and devices are unlimited on every paid tier. You pay for monthly submissions, forms and storage.

Sogolytics: Is there a free plan?

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

SurveyCTO: Is there a free version?

Yes, a permanent community subscription with 10 forms, 200 monthly submissions and 200 MB of storage, intended for testing and training rather than production.

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.

SurveyCTO: What happens if I exceed my submissions?

Extra credits are 100 US dollars per 1,000, with discounts of 20 per cent or more at volume. Plan the tier around your peak field month, not your average.

SurveyCTO: Can I choose where the data is stored?

Only on Pro and above. If data residency matters, budget for at least the Pro tier.

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