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VWO vs Zoho Survey

VWO logo

VWO

Marketing

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho Survey logo

Zoho Survey

Surveys

Survey tool with a choice of data centre region, bundled into the wider Zoho suite

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes; Zoho Survey the data centre region is set when the Zoho account is created and changing it later requires a vendor-assisted migration, so a hasty signup can lock an organisation into the wrong jurisdiction.
  • They diverge on capability: VWO covers A/B testing, Zoho Survey covers Regional data centres.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which VWO and Zoho Survey actually diverge.

Attributes where VWO and Zoho Survey differ
AttributeVWOZoho Survey
Pricing modelusage-basedFree tier, then per user per month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Server-sideWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMarketingSurveys
Founded2007Unknown

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

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Slack
  • SSL encryption

Only in Zoho Survey

  • Regional data centres
  • Zoho CRM integration
  • Logic and piping
  • Offline collection
  • Multilingual surveys
  • Report sharing

What people use each for

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

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Zoho Survey
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Zoho Survey
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Zoho Survey
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot Zoho Survey

Zoho Survey

  • An organisation already running Zoho CRM that wants survey responses on the customer record without integration worknot VWO
  • A buyer whose procurement requires European, Indian, Australian or Canadian data residencynot VWO
  • A support team measuring satisfaction after tickets close in Zoho Desknot VWO
  • A field team collecting responses offline and syncing when connectivity returnsnot VWO

Where each one falls short

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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

Zoho Survey

  • The data centre region is set when the Zoho account is created and changing it later requires a vendor-assisted migration, so a hasty signup can lock an organisation into the wrong jurisdiction.
  • The free tier caps both questions and responses per survey tightly, so it functions as an evaluation rather than a plan any team can run on.
  • Reporting and statistical analysis are thin compared with research-grade tools, and advanced methods such as conjoint or maximum difference scaling are absent.
  • Integrations outside the Zoho suite are shallow, so organisations on Salesforce, HubSpot or Microsoft stacks lose most of the value that makes the product attractive.
  • Interface conventions and quality vary across Zoho applications, so users moving between Survey, CRM and Analytics face inconsistent behaviour and separate learning curves.

Pricing, plan by plan

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO review.

Zoho Survey

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited surveys with a cap on questions and responses per survey
    • Basic reporting and link or email distribution
    • Zoho branding on surveys
  • Paid tiers$undefined/year
    • Priced per user with higher response allowances at each tier
    • Skip logic, piping, white labelling and offline collection unlocked by tier
    • Included for organisations licensing the Zoho One suite

Which should you pick?

Choose VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Choose Zoho Survey if

  • You need regional data centres.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want zoho crm integration.
Zoho Survey review

Questions people ask

Is VWO or Zoho Survey better?
Neither clearly leads. VWO starts at Free and Zoho Survey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, VWO or Zoho Survey?
VWO starts at Free and Zoho Survey at Free.
Does VWO or Zoho Survey run on more platforms?
VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side. Zoho Survey runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use VWO for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is VWO best used for?
VWO is most often used for a/b testing and multivariate testing, conversion rate optimisation, behavioural analytics and session recordings, feature experimentation and progressive rollouts. Of those, a/b testing and multivariate testing and conversion rate optimisation are not what Zoho Survey is typically brought in for.
What can VWO do that Zoho Survey cannot?
VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Zoho Survey covers Regional data centres, Zoho CRM integration, Logic and piping, Offline collection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

VWO: Is there a free trial available?

Free for 30 days. No credit card required to start the trial.

Source
Zoho Survey: Can I choose where my survey data is stored?

Yes, at account creation across several regions including Europe, India, Australia and Canada. Changing it afterwards requires a migration request to Zoho.

VWO: Are there limits on users or metrics?

Run unlimited optimization at scale with no limit on variations, account users, metrics, session recordings, or integrations.

Source
Zoho Survey: Is it included in Zoho One?

Yes. If your organisation licences Zoho One, Survey is part of the suite, which usually removes the case for a separate survey subscription.

Zoho Survey: Is it good enough for market research?

For basic questionnaires yes. For quota-managed or statistically demanding studies, a research-grade platform is a better fit.

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