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 Your Perfect Pollfish Alternative
Absolute Anonymity, Privacy, & Ethical Research
BlockSurvey keeps your data end-to-end encrypted, accessible only with your secret keys. There are no third parties, ads, or trackers, so your research stays ethical and your data stays intact.
Know Your Market with AI-Powered Surveys
Our AI builds tailored surveys that capture the data you need and turn it into clear market insights. You get straightforward analysis to guide your decisions.
Best UI/UX - Simplified Market Research
BlockSurvey has a no-code, intuitive interface that makes survey creation easy and engaging. Use the drag-and-drop builder to run market research without the hassle.
Branded Surveys
BlockSurvey's white label options put your brand front and center at every touchpoint. That raises perceived value and helps you get higher engagement and more accurate data.
Why teams leave Pollfish for BlockSurvey
01
Cost model is per-response ($0.95+ base, stacking screener and targeting surcharges), not a flat monthly fee, so it doesn't suit teams that want unlimited internal surveys/forms for a fixed price
02
Respondent/data quality complaints
duplicate submissions under different user IDs, copy-pasted or nonsensical open-text answers, and 'troll' responses reported by reviewers; Pollfish's own fraud filtering reportedly rejects ~30% of submissions
03
Weak analytics depth relative to dedicated survey tools: reviewers note a lack of detailed demographic breakdowns and a shallow built-in 'Survey Insights' view
04
Not built for privacy-first use cases. Pollfish's core value is renting access to its own third-party mobile respondent panel, the opposite model from teams that need to survey their own audience with end-to-end encrypted, self-owned data
05
No reusable/portable survey definition. Teams standardizing recurring surveys can't export/import the question set and logic as a structured file, so each survey is effectively rebuilt or manually duplicated in-platform
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BlockSurvey vs Pollfish: Feature Comparison
See how BlockSurvey stacks up against pollfish with this detailed feature comparison. Equip yourself with an intuitive and AI-powered tool for easy survey creation with BlockSurvey
Feature
BlockSurvey
Pollfish
Privacy: Can they read your responses?
No, encrypted end-to-end, even we can't read your responses
Pollfish is a third-party panel provider; responses pass through and are visible to Pollfish's platform and research team
Pricing Model
Flat, predictable plans with a genuinely usable free tier, see /pricing
Pay-per-response, not flat-fee: DIY from $0.95/response (rises with screening questions at +$0.50-$5.75 each and demographic targeting at +$0.55-$2.75 each); Full Service from $5,000/project; Enterprise from $10,000/year. No free-response tier, the free plan only covers survey building, not live collection.
GDPR Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
SOC2
Data Ownership & Self-Host
You own your data outright, encrypted, exportable, never sold or shared
Pollfish is the audience/panel owner: responses come from Pollfish's own 250M+ mobile respondent panel, not a self-owned audience you control
Survey Logic & Reusability
Full skip logic, branching, and reusable/exportable survey templates
Skip logic, branching, piping, and screening questions are supported, but there's no reusable/portable survey-definition export, each survey must be rebuilt or duplicated in-platform
Reporting & Data Export
AI-powered analysis and dashboards built in
Exports responses as Excel, CSV, SPSS, PDF, or Crosstabs; reviewers note built-in analytics lack detailed demographic breakdowns
Integrations / API
See /pricing and product pages for current integrations
Has a documented public API (pollfish/docs) for programmatic access; no confirmed native app/CRM integrations found in research
User Experience
User-friendly and Intuitive
Designed for Research Experts
Money-Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
AI-Powered Survey Analysis
Email Verification
White Label
Token Gated Access
Social Identity Verification
User Interface
For the new
For the old
Pollfish vs BlockSurvey: Pros & Cons
BlockSurvey Recommended
Pros
- End-to-end encrypted responses, so even BlockSurvey can't read your data
- Flat, predictable pricing with a genuinely usable free plan, not a per-response meter
- AI-powered survey creation and analysis built in
- White-label branding for enterprise and agency use
Cons
- No built-in respondent panel, so you bring your own audience rather than renting access to a third-party pool
- Newer brand with a smaller public review footprint than legacy market-research tools
Pollfish
Pros
- Fast turnaround via its built-in mobile-app respondent panel (250M+ consumers), with completed responses often back in hours
- Genuinely easy to use, with strong Ease of Use scores (4.6/5 on Capterra)
- Solid survey logic: skip logic, branching, piping, and screening questions to route different questions to different segments
- Exports results in Excel, CSV, SPSS, PDF, and Crosstabs for downstream analysis
Cons
- Pay-per-response pricing (from $0.95/response, plus screener and targeting surcharges) instead of a flat subscription. Capterra reviewers call it 'not affordable for casual users'
- Respondent quality complaints: duplicate submissions and low-effort answers; Pollfish's own fraud filter reportedly rejects roughly 30% of submissions
- Built-in analytics are considered shallow, and reviewers note a lack of detailed demographic breakdowns
- No reusable/portable survey-definition export, so each survey must be rebuilt or duplicated in-platform
Best For
BlockSurvey
Teams and researchers who need unlimited internal surveys or forms at a flat price, with end-to-end encrypted, self-owned data, not a rented third-party audience.
Pollfish
Researchers who need fast, one-off access to Pollfish's own 250M+ mobile respondent panel for a market-research study and don't mind pay-per-response pricing.
Our G2 and Capterra ratings are shining bright!
BlockSurvey
Pollfish
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 Pollfish to BlockSurvey?
Switching from Pollfish to BlockSurvey is quick. Export your existing surveys from Pollfish and import them into BlockSurvey with our AI-powered tool. The transition is smooth, so you can keep collecting data securely without interruption.
Is BlockSurvey suitable for businesses and enterprises?
Yes. BlockSurvey works for businesses and enterprises of all sizes, with survey solutions that scale and strong security and privacy features. The platform handles complex survey requirements and stays 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 building with smart suggestions and templates, and it pulls clear insights and recommendations from your results quickly, so data-driven decisions come easier and faster.
Can I trust BlockSurvey with my sensitive data collection?
Yes. BlockSurvey encrypts your data end-to-end, so even we can't read your responses. There's no third-party access and no ad trackers, and only you hold the keys to decrypt your data. That makes it a secure, reliable choice for sensitive data collection.