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 LimeSurvey Alternative
Absolute Privacy with Zero Knowledge
BlockSurvey uses end-to-end encryption, so only you can read your data. No third parties, ads, or trackers.
AI-Powered Surveys: Save Time and Cost
Our AI builds surveys that capture the data you need. Skip the cost of manual analysis and get clear insights for your decisions while staying on budget.
Best UI/UX- No Coding Needed
BlockSurvey has a no-code interface that makes survey creation easy with a drag-and-drop builder.
Easy White Label solutions
Build brand recognition with BlockSurvey's white-label options. Customize surveys and drive higher engagement for accurate data.
Why Teams Are Leaving LimeSurvey
01
A dated, complex interface. G2 and Capterra reviewers consistently flag it as unintuitive and, at times, buggy compared to modern survey tools
02
The genuinely free option means self-hosting: you're responsible for installing, maintaining, and security-patching your own PHP/MySQL server
03
Recent vulnerability disclosures, an unauthenticated remote-code-execution flaw (CVE-2025-56422) and a related medium/high-severity cluster, were only patched in version 6.15.0, which left unpatched self-hosted instances exposed in the meantime
04
Cloud plan response caps are tight
as low as 25 responses/month on the free plan and around 1,000/month on the entry paid tier, pushing active users to upgrade quickly
05
Email and priority support are withheld entirely from the free Cloud plan
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BlockSurvey vs LimeSurvey: Feature Comparison
See how BlockSurvey stacks up against LimeSurvey with this detailed feature comparison. Equip yourself with an intuitive and AI-powered tool for easy survey creation with BlockSurvey.
Feature
BlockSurvey
LimeSurvey
Money-Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Privacy & Compliance
Encrypted end-to-end, even we can't read your survey responses
Responses stored in a standard database (LimeSurvey's cloud servers, or your own if self-hosted) with no end-to-end encryption by default
Pricing
See current plans, including a free tier, at blocksurvey.io/pricing, no sales call required
Free, self-hosted Community Edition. Cloud plans start around $34-37/mo (billed in EUR; up to roughly $68-75/mo for Business), with Corporate custom-quoted, see account.limesurvey.org/pricing for current pricing. The Cloud free plan caps at 25 responses/month and 10MB storage, with no email support or plugins
Customization
No-code drag-and-drop builder with white-label branding, no scripting required
Deep question-type and branching-logic customization, but the interface is widely described in G2 and Capterra reviews as dated with a steep learning curve
Integrations & Extensibility
Native workflow integrations, with an expanding roadmap
Plugin/module ecosystem available on paid Cloud tiers and the self-hosted Community Edition; the free Cloud plan excludes plugins and modules entirely
Reporting & Data Export
AI-powered analysis with real-time dashboards and visual reports
Structured survey export (.lss/XML, re-importable) plus response export to CSV, Excel, Word, PDF, R, STATA and SPSS, no built-in AI analysis
Self-host & Data Ownership
Cloud-hosted with full data ownership, export anytime; zero-knowledge storage means BlockSurvey itself can't read your data
Free, open-source Community Edition can be self-hosted, but you manage the PHP/MySQL setup, updates, and security patching yourself; Cloud plans are hosted by LimeSurvey
AI-Powered Survey Analysis
Team Collaboration
Dedicated “Team workspace” for real-time collaboration
Limited team collaboration features
White Label
Token Gated Access
Social Identity Verification
Open Source Tool
User Interface
For the new
For the old
Pros & Cons
BlockSurvey Recommended
Pros
- End-to-end encryption on responses, so even BlockSurvey can't read your data
- No-code, drag-and-drop builder with white-label branding
- AI-powered survey creation and analysis built in
- No server to install, patch, or maintain
Cons
- Not open-source, so you can't inspect or self-host the codebase
- Cloud-only today, unlike LimeSurvey's self-hosted Community Edition option
- Newer platform, so its integration library is still growing
LimeSurvey
Pros
- Extensive customization and advanced logic/branching for complex, research-grade surveys
- Genuinely open-source with a free, self-hosted Community Edition
- Structured survey export/import via .lss (XML) files that preserve groups, questions, options and conditions
- Multilingual support (80+ languages) and granular access controls for academic/international use
Cons
- Steep learning curve and a UI reviewers describe as dated and sometimes buggy
- Self-hosting requires managing PHP/MySQL, updates, and security patching yourself
- Recent security disclosures, including an unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2025-56422) and a medium/high-severity cluster (CVE-2025-41074/41075/41076), patched in 6.15.0
- Cloud plan response caps are tight at entry tiers, as low as 25/month on the free plan
Best For
BlockSurvey
Teams and businesses that want a modern, no-code survey builder with end-to-end encrypted responses and AI-powered analysis, without managing servers or security patches
LimeSurvey
Academic researchers and technically capable teams who need deep branching logic and are willing to self-host for free
Our G2 and Capterra ratings are shining bright!
BlockSurvey
LimeSurvey
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I switch from LimeSurvey to BlockSurvey?
Switching from LimeSurvey to BlockSurvey is simple. Export your existing surveys from LimeSurvey and import them into BlockSurvey with its AI-powered tool. The transition is smooth, and 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 survey solutions 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 analysis. The AI speeds up survey creation with suggestions and templates. It also pulls insights and recommendations from your results quickly, so you can make data-driven decisions faster.
Can I trust BlockSurvey with my sensitive data collection?
Yes. BlockSurvey encrypts your survey responses end-to-end, so even we can't read them. Combined with strict access controls and no ad-tracking or third-party trackers, your data collection stays private, secure, and fully under your control.