{"category":{"slug":"survey-tools","label":"Survey tools"},"methodology_url":"https://www.orbator.io/ai-index/methodology","license":"Free to use with attribution to orbator.io","date":"2026-08-26","engine":null,"available_dates":["2026-08-27","2026-08-26","2026-08-05","2026-08-03","2026-08-02","2026-07-28","2026-07-25","2026-07-24","2026-07-18","2026-07-17","2026-06-28","2026-06-27","2026-06-18","2026-06-17","2026-06-12"],"policy":{"quotable_engines":["anthropic","openai","gemini"],"max_excerpt_chars":400,"full_text_public":false,"customer_runs_public":false,"full_text_retention":"retained at least 24 months, then operator review","notes":["Only Index category runs are archived publicly — customer scans never appear.","The quotable unit is a short excerpt of at most 400 characters, never the full answer.","Engines outside the verbatim allowlist are recorded as having answered, with the excerpt withheld under their terms.","Prompt intent is published; the prompt text itself is not."]},"status":"ok","count":21,"limit":50,"truncated":false,"engines":[{"engine":"gemini","count":7,"withheld":false,"answers":[{"engine":"gemini","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"To effectively gather customer and employee feedback, several survey tools offer robust features, with some excelling in specific areas while others provide a versatile, all-in-one solution.\n\nHere are some of the best survey tools for collecting both customer and employee feedback:\n\n**Widely Applicable Tools for Both Customer and Employee Feedback:**\n\n*   **SurveyMonkey:** This widely recognized p","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":360,"end":372,"name":"SurveyMonkey"}]},{"engine":"gemini","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"For researchers and product teams seeking the best online survey platforms, a variety of robust options offer features tailored to diverse needs, from in-depth academic studies to agile product feedback. Key considerations include advanced analytics, a wide range of question types, integration capabilities, and ease of use.\n\nHere are some of the top online survey platforms recommended for research","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[]},{"engine":"gemini","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"problem_solving","excerpt":"To effectively run Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys across your customer base, you should utilize dedicated NPS software or customer feedback platforms that offer robust survey distribution, data analysis, and action-oriented features. The ideal tool will not only collect scores but also help you understand the \"why\" behind them and facilitate taking action on the feedback received.\n\nHere's a brea","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[]},{"engine":"gemini","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"problem_solving","excerpt":"To build and distribute surveys that achieve high response rates, a strategic approach encompassing careful design, effective distribution, and strong participant motivation is crucial.\n\n### Survey Design Best Practices for High Response Rates:\n\n*   **Define Clear Objectives:** Before crafting any questions, clearly identify the purpose of your survey and the specific insights you aim to gather. 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The best choice depends largely on the project's scope, complexity, and specific analytical needs.\n\n### Simple Survey Form Tools\n\nSimple survey form tools are designed for ease of use and quick data collection. They generally o","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[]},{"engine":"gemini","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"recommendation","excerpt":"When it comes to survey tools with robust logic branching and conditional questions, several platforms stand out for their advanced capabilities and user-friendly interfaces. These tools enable the creation of dynamic surveys that adapt to respondents' answers, enhancing engagement and data accuracy.\n\nHere are some of the top survey tools recognized for their excellent logic branching and conditio","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[]}]},{"engine":"openai","count":7,"withheld":false,"answers":[{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"If you want one platform for both customer and employee feedback, I’d narrow the field to these:\n\n- SurveyMonkey — Best all-around choice. Easy to deploy for CSAT/NPS/customer research as well as engagement, pulse, onboarding, and exit surveys. It has extensive templates and enterprise reporting without requiring the heavier setup of an experience-management system. ([surveymonkey.com](https://www","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":100,"end":112,"name":"SurveyMonkey"},{"start":371,"end":383,"name":"SurveyMonkey"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"For researchers and product teams, the “best” survey platform depends heavily on whether you're doing rigorous research, rapid product discovery, or straightforward customer feedback. Based on the current feature sets in 2026, these are the strongest options:\n\n- Qualtrics — Best for rigorous/academic and enterprise research. 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A good default shortlist is Delighted, Survicate, AskNicely, and Qualtrics.\n\nIf you tell me roughly your company size, B2B vs. B2C, number of customers, and where you want to survey them (email, in-app, website, SMS), I can recommend the best option and setup.","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":167,"end":176,"name":"Delighted"},{"start":178,"end":187,"name":"Survicate"},{"start":189,"end":198,"name":"AskNicely"},{"start":204,"end":213,"name":"Qualtrics"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"problem_solving","excerpt":"High survey response rates come from three things: asking the right people, making participation feel worthwhile, and removing as much friction as possible. Survey design matters, but distribution strategy often matters just as much.\n\nA strong process looks like this:\n\n1. Start with a specific decision. Before writing questions, finish the sentence: “We will use these responses to decide ___.” If","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-08-26","prompt_intent":"alternatives","excerpt":"If you’re looking for something easier and cheaper than enterprise survey platforms like Qualtrics, Medallia, or Alchemer, these are good categories to explore:\n\n- Tally — extremely simple form/survey builder with a generous free tier. Good for customer feedback, internal surveys, and lightweight research.\n- Google Forms — free and very easy to deploy. 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