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Find out why users prefer BlockSurvey over Sawtooth
Tired of Sawtooth’s steep learning curve and lack of AI automation? BlockSurvey gives you a modern, AI-powered experience with intuitive survey design, secure data ownership, and unbeatable value, without requiring a team of specialists.
Our Verdict
BlockSurvey is the better choice for most teams: it's a no-code, AI-powered survey builder with transparent pricing and responses encrypted end-to-end so that even BlockSurvey can't read them — Sawtooth (Lighthouse Studio/Discover) remains the stronger pick only for specialists who specifically need its deep conjoint-analysis and MaxDiff scripting and already have in-house statistical expertise and a quote-only budget.
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Why BlockSurvey is Your Perfect Sawtooth Alternative
End-to-End Encryption & Absolute Privacy
BlockSurvey ensures true anonymity of your data. No IP logging, no email tracking, and full encryption. Your data stays yours with your secret keys.
AI-Powered Surveys: Save Time and Cost
Our AI creates precise, customized surveys, saving you time and money. Get actionable insights without expensive data analysis.
Modern UI/UX with Zero Code
Sawtooth is powerful but technical. BlockSurvey replaces complexity with an interactive drag-and-drop builder that makes survey creation effortless.
Get More. Pay Less.
Advanced tools like white-labeling, AI analysis, and token-gated access are included at a fair price. No costly licenses or IT overhead like with Sawtooth.
Simple migration and transparent pricing
Switching from Sawtooth is straightforward — follow our migration guide to import your existing surveys and data, then see BlockSurvey's transparent pricing with a free plan and no sales quote required.
Why Teams Are Leaving Sawtooth
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No published pricing — every tier above Discover Free is a custom annual quote, with third-party estimates ranging from roughly $4,500/user/year (Discover Professional) to $10,900/year per Lighthouse Studio license (~$54,500/year for a 5-person team)
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Lighthouse Studio is a Windows-only desktop app with a steep learning curve — reviewers describe it as outdated with few usability improvements over the years despite the cost
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No built-in team collaboration features, and an older Perl-based codebase that makes it hard to connect survey data directly to dashboards or APIs
04
A critical unauthenticated remote-code-execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-34300) was found in Lighthouse Studio's Perl CGI templating engine in 2025 — patched in version 9.16.14, but a reminder of the risk profile of a Windows/CGI-based survey engine versus an encrypted-by-design platform
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The free Discover plan caps surveys at 50 respondents, lacks adaptive conjoint analysis and templates, and limits attributes to 15 levels
BlockSurvey vs Sawtooth: Feature Comparison
See how BlockSurvey stacks up against Sawtooth with this detailed feature comparison. Equip yourself with an intuitive and AI-powered tool for creating surveys with ease using BlockSurvey.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class, highly customizable engine for Conjoint Analysis and MaxDiff experimental design
- Flexible scripting, quotas, and conditional logic for advanced study designs
- Free hosting included with annual licenses, plus mobile-friendly survey rendering
- Reviewers cite responsive, knowledgeable customer support
Cons
- No published pricing — custom annual quotes only, with third-party estimates in the $4,500–$10,900+/user/year range
- Windows-only desktop interface (Lighthouse Studio) with a steep learning curve
- No built-in team collaboration features
- A patched but critical remote-code-execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-34300) was disclosed in 2025
RecommendedPros
- End-to-end encrypted responses — even BlockSurvey can't read them
- No-code AI-powered survey builder and analysis
- Transparent, published pricing with a free plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Not purpose-built for advanced conjoint/MaxDiff experimental design the way Sawtooth is
- Newer to market-research-specific methodologies than Sawtooth
Best For
Teams that want fast, no-code survey creation with AI-assisted analysis and verifiable data privacy — startups, HR, healthcare, and privacy-conscious researchers.
Market research teams running advanced conjoint analysis and MaxDiff studies who need deep experimental-design customization and have in-house statistical/scripting expertise.
Our G2 and Capterra ratings are shining bright!
What people say
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Beyond Surveys—A Truly Multi-Purpose Tool
This platform goes far beyond basic surveys. I’ve used it for lead generation, landing page enrichment, and even embedded videos. Everything’s easy to use, well documented, and super flexible—whether you're building forms, quizzes, or something more advanced.
Martin G.Créateur de la Méthode RashōmonUI/UX is great and fast API processing
I think BlockSurvey is good for short and long surveys. What I find the best is the fact that there are so many templates I can use and customize.
Ankit M.AI Analyst Team LeadAI form builder for top security and data privacy
Uses end-to-end encryption technology that allows users to create survey forms where data is secure and private. UI looks very beautiful.
Lou F.Creative VisionaryNothing Like It — BlockSurvey Is in a League of Its Own!
From end-to-end encryption-level security and AI-generated questions to powerful logic flows and white-label domains, BlockSurvey has it all. It’s secure, innovative, and packed with features like calculations, templates, and in-app analytics. I use it to create personalized assessments for leadership training—nothing else compares.
Kim B.Founder/ President - International Leadership TrainerSurvey and Forms for Privacy and Security
BlockSurvey puts privacy and security above anything else. The use of end-to-end encryption is not a gimmick as in many products; it's a core feature enabling privacy and security. The survey building tools are impeccable. I've used numerous SaaS survey tools, and nothing comes close.
Trevor L.Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Big fan of BlockSurvey and what Wilson and the team are doing. BlockSurvey was the 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.
James Longley@jameslongleyUnmatched Security & Stunning Response Rates
Few tools combine data confidentiality and form aesthetics like this one. The conversational design improved my response rate by 43%, and the webhook integrations made syncing to our CRM effortless. I also love how responsive and community-driven the support team is.
Kris R.Group Automation ManagerPowerful custom surveys
Creating surveys with BlockSurvey has been a breeze. The drag-and-drop interface is intuitive, and we’re able to collect data anonymously and securely—without intermediaries. It’s interactive, friendly, and encourages high participation while protecting user privacy. The reports are solid, and we’ve used it confidently for internal and external feedback.
Liz D.IT Support SpecialistPrivate, Beautiful Surveys That Build Trust
For our NGO, data privacy is everything—and this platform nails it. It keeps personal info fully protected while letting us design beautiful, chat-like surveys that increase engagement. Team collaboration features sealed the deal.
Luis Noel D.Director Comercial
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No. BlockSurvey is designed for ease of use with a modern drag-and-drop interface, so anyone can create surveys without coding or statistical programming knowledge.
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