SurveyMonkey is the classic survey tool, with serious analysis and paid access to survey panels. For a small business asking customers a handful of questions, most of that sits unused while the free plan's limits get in the way. johoforms writes the survey for you and summarises what people said.
| johoforms | SurveyMonkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited forms, 1,000 responses a month | Limited questions and responses — see their pricing |
| Paid plan | Pro $19/month or $190/year | Individual and team plans, usually billed yearly |
| Writes your questions with AI | Yes — describe the survey in a sentence | AI survey builder available |
| One question at a time | Yes, or a classic one-page layout | One-question mode available |
| Reading the results | Dashboard, CSV export, AI summary (Pro) | Advanced analysis, filters and benchmarks |
| Buy survey respondents | No | Yes, through their panel |
We don't quote SurveyMonkey's prices here because they change — check their pricing page for today's numbers. Everything in the johoforms column is on our pricing section.
SurveyMonkey has deep analysis, benchmarks, question banks written by researchers, and the option to buy responses from their audience panel. For formal research at scale, it's a strong choice.
Free forever for unlimited forms and 1,000 responses a month. Pro is $19 a month when you need more, and you can cancel any time.