Big fan of BlockSurvey and what Wilson and the team are doing. BlockSurvey was the first end-to-end encrypted product I signed up for and I love the UI, privacy, responsiveness, and transparency behind the platform. Great job all 'round and awesome to see it keep evolving.
Why BlockSurvey is a strong Forsta alternative
Absolute Privacy with Zero Knowledge
BlockSurvey's end-to-end encryption keeps responses confidential and secure, so people answer your research honestly.
Ask Smart Questions, Gain Smarter Insights
Our AI builds tailored surveys, spots patterns in the answers, and turns your data into insights you can act on. That gives you reliable data for better decisions.
Best UI/UX - No Coding Needed
BlockSurvey has an intuitive, no-code interface, so building a survey is easy with the drag-and-drop builder.
Build engagement under your own name
Use BlockSurvey's white-label options to run surveys under your own brand. Add your domain, logos, and themes so respondents recognize and trust you.
Why Teams Are Leaving Forsta
01
Qualtrics now owns Forsta. After the $6.75B Qualtrics acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta closed May 18, 2026, teams that originally chose Forsta specifically as a non-Qualtrics alternative are re-evaluating, with the product's standalone future unresolved
02
Opaque, enterprise-only pricing
Forsta publishes no plans, every price requires a sales quote, and reviewers describe it as expensive for teams without a dedicated market-research budget
03
No standing free plan, only an undefined-length free trial, unlike self-serve alternatives
04
Steep learning curve and dated UI, with reviewers describing building and testing complex survey logic as slow, error-prone, and "janky" on certain question types
05
Reporting-license costs limit access, since extra dashboard and reporting seats add cost and restrict how many stakeholders can see results
06
Inconsistent support and bug handling reported by some reviewers, alongside an older, more locked-down technical stack
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BlockSurvey vs Forsta: Feature Comparison
See how BlockSurvey stacks up against Forsta with this detailed feature comparison. Equip yourself with an intuitive and AI-powered tool for easy survey creation with BlockSurvey
Feature
BlockSurvey
Forsta
Privacy & Compliance
Encrypted end-to-end, even BlockSurvey can't read your responses
Enterprise access controls and compliance certifications under contract; no publicly documented end-to-end/zero-knowledge encryption model
GDPR Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
Pricing
Transparent published plans, including a free tier, see /pricing
No public pricing tiers, quote-only, customized by user count, survey volume, and feature set (per Capterra, G2, SoftwareAdvice, TrustRadius); no standing free plan, only an undefined-length free trial
Customization
No-code drag-and-drop builder, add advanced logic without writing code
Powerful XML-based survey scripting with advanced logic/quota systems, but reviewers report a steep learning curve and a dated, hard-to-use UI when building or testing complex logic
White Label
Integrations
See /pricing for the current integrations list
No integrations marketplace documented; data exchange is handled via export formats or by arrangement with sales
Reporting & Data Export
Broad export formats (SPSS, Excel, Triple-S) and strong crosstab/analysis tooling, but reporting-license costs can limit how many stakeholders get dashboard access (per reviewer feedback)
AI-Powered Survey Analysis
Priced at a premium
Self-host / Data Ownership
No self-host option documented; data ownership terms are set by enterprise contract
End to End Encryption
Team Collaboration
Dedicated “Team workspace” for real-time collaboration
Limited team collaboration features
Token Gated Access
Social Identity Verification
Money-Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Phone Feedback Collection
Pros & Cons
BlockSurvey Recommended
Pros
- End-to-end encrypted responses that even BlockSurvey can't read
- No-code, drag-and-drop AI-powered survey builder
- Transparent, published pricing with a free plan and no sales quote required
- White-label branding to run surveys under your own name
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Newer platform with a smaller footprint in large-scale, longitudinal market-research programs than legacy enterprise CX suites
- Fewer specialized quota/segmentation tools than Forsta's dedicated market-research scripting
Forsta
Pros
- Powerful, highly configurable XML-based survey scripting suited to complex market-research and Voice-of-Customer programs, with advanced logic/quota systems
- Wide range of data export/output formats (SPSS, Excel, Triple-S) and strong crosstab/analysis tooling
- Responsive support experience reported by many reviewers (quick email responses, helpful account managers/onboarding)
- Recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Voice of the Customer (2021 and 2024)
Cons
- Steep learning curve and dated UI, with building and testing complex survey logic described as slow, error-prone, and "janky" on certain question types
- Enterprise-only, quote-based pricing with no public tiers, which reviewers call expensive for smaller teams, and no standing free plan exists
- Reporting-license costs limit how many stakeholders can get dashboard access
- Some reviewers report inconsistent bug handling and an older, more locked-down tech stack
- Major ownership uncertainty: Qualtrics completed its $6.75B acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta on May 18, 2026, leaving Forsta's standalone product roadmap unresolved
Best For
BlockSurvey
Teams and businesses that want fast, no-code survey creation with verifiable end-to-end encrypted privacy and transparent, published pricing.
Forsta
Large enterprise market-research and Voice-of-Customer programs that need complex XML-scripted logic and quota systems with dedicated account support, and are comfortable with quote-based enterprise pricing.
Our G2 and Capterra ratings are shining bright!
BlockSurvey
Forsta
Testimonials
Join 500+ happy customers worldwide who are already using our amazing product.
James Longley
Alexandro Lacadena
The product itself is amazing, forms can be customised to infinity, with AMAZING designs. It has a lot of features that you haven't ever thought to be essential at some point in your life. And what's even better: support. The team is incredible.
Trevor Lowing
Simple the best and most private survey tool available. There really are no competitors if you care about privacy . And you should. Great UX as well.
Miguel Olave
The Best Survey Builder that I ever used. It has a lot of features. The team is awesome, they answer every question that I have. The UX is perfect, save a lot of time building surveys. And have a conversational option to make a better experience. Block Survey is at the top of his kind!
Daniel Boat
Amazing! I have been using Blocksurvey since the day I found it. Thanks a lot for building something so useful with a great UX and keeping privacy at the core
Alexandro Lacadena
Can't recommend enough @blocksurvey also as one of the best tools I've seen in terms of privacy, design and functions
StacksAustralia
@StacksAustraliaare serious when it comes to collecting respondents privacy and data in surveys and forms. That's why are adopting @blocksurvey.
philipptemmel
I am a huge fan of Blocksurvey, it is a lovely tool, privacy-focused, and it probably the best alternative to Google Forms, Typeform, and so on. Keep at it. The newly introduced features sound amazing.
Secure by Design - It's for Everyone
Security isn't an afterthought for us; it's a cornerstone. BlockSurvey meets and exceeds industry-leading standards, including ISO 27001, SOC2, FERPA, HIPAA and GDPR, to keep your data safe.
Considering a move off Forsta?
With Qualtrics now owning Forsta after its $6.75B acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta (closed May 18, 2026), many teams are re-evaluating their survey stack. Switch to BlockSurvey for transparent, published pricing and responses that are encrypted end-to-end, so even we can't read them.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I switch from Forsta to BlockSurvey?
Switching from Forsta to BlockSurvey is simple. Export your existing surveys from Forsta and import them into BlockSurvey with its AI-powered tool. The transition is smooth, so you can keep collecting data securely and reliably.
Is BlockSurvey suitable for businesses and enterprises?
Yes. BlockSurvey works for businesses and enterprises of all sizes, with scalable surveys and strong security and privacy features. It handles complex survey requirements and keeps you compliant with data protection regulations.
Are there any AI-powered features in BlockSurvey?
Yes, BlockSurvey includes AI-powered survey creation and survey analysis. The AI speeds up building a survey with smart suggestions and templates. It also pulls insights and clear recommendations from your results quickly, which makes data-driven decisions easier and faster.
Can I trust BlockSurvey with my sensitive data collection?
Yes. Your survey responses are encrypted end-to-end, so even BlockSurvey can't read them. This zero-knowledge design, with GDPR and HIPAA-aligned compliance features, keeps your data collection secure and private by default.