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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Looking at 108 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were deeply dissatisfied with the extremely high costs, unexpected annual subscription renewals, and a general lack of clear pricing information before completing their work. Customers also noted that free service options are extremely restrictive, quickly cutting off access and pushing users into unexpectedly costly plans. However, some reviewers were happy with the intuitive platform, finding it very straightforward to build custom surveys, format questions, and gather prompt feedback. People also warmly appreciated the helpful analysis tools, smooth navigation, and how efficiently they could manage questionnaires for various daily tasks.

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Price

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I really think SM should offer Captcha or equivalent without requiring purchase of Wufoo. It's a big limiting factor. Also, no matter what I do, my account doesn't remember my computer for more than a... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The survey function works, however it constantly forgets my devices and threatens to lock me out of being able to login. It's not my fault I work remotely all over the world and your site doesn't know... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This is a basic survey tool. It gets the job done but it doesn't have great reporting visuals. I also do not like that it is IP based for logins. I frequently have to clear my cache/cookies for other... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Number of devices should have no limit on transferring. I work in a high school and any time our system is wiped clean, the next time I log in I have to identify the same computer all because SurveyMo... See more


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About SurveyMonkey

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SurveyMonkey: The World's Most Popular Survey and Forms Platform

SurveyMonkey is the world’s most popular platform for surveys and forms, built for business and loved by users. We combine powerful capabilities with intuitive design, effectively serving every use case, from customer experience to employee engagement, market research to payment and registration forms. With built-in research expertise and AI-powered technology, it’s like having a team of expert researchers right at your fingertips.

Trusted by millions—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—SurveyMonkey helps teams gather insights and information that inspire better decisions, create experiences people love, and drive business growth. Discover how at surveymonkey.com.

Powerful Research, Made Simple

Whether you need to go big picture or drill down to specifics, gather customer insights or tap into global perspectives, we blend the power of AI with cutting-edge survey science to bring you research expertise that’s built right in. And it’s just as easy to scale as it is to get started.

Expert-level surveys and forms, beginner-level effort

  • Go live the same day you sign up. Most SurveyMonkey users report they’re able to go live in less than a day.
  • No blank-page syndrome. Start a survey or form from one of 400+ templates or 20k+ ideas in our question bank.
  • Inexperience won’t stand in your way. Leverage our AI-powered survey design features draft surveys in 30 seconds, recommend answer options, check for errors, and predict completion rates.

    Research Expertise, Built Right In

    • Harness research methodologies like NPS, MaxDiff, and Key Driver Analysis with user-friendly, built-in tools that do the heavy lifting for you.
    • See what to do with your data, instantly. AI-powered analysis highlights trends, sentiments, and themes in complex data that you might otherwise miss.
    • Data quality you can trust. SurveyMonkey uses AI behind the scenes to detect fraud, bots, and poor-quality responses, ensuring high-quality data.

    We Make It Easy to Reach Your Target Audience

    • Ask away, whoever and wherever. Access our global Audience panel of 335+ million people across 130+ countries.
    • Clarity over quantity. Choose from 200+ precise targeting options or use custom screening questions to find your ideal respondents.
    • Stay local—or go global. Distribute surveys to your own contacts or our worldwide network. Send multilingual surveys available in over 50 languages.

    Data Where You Need It

    Data isn’t useful without context. We integrate with your existing workflows to make it easy for the whole business to benefit, and data stays secure and compliant.

    • Integrate data wherever you work. Connect with 200+ business tools including Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Drive, Slack, Zoom, and Zapier, or leverage our scalable APIs for custom integrations.
    • From first survey to full-scale research. Automate survey triggers based on business events, streamline team collaboration with easy data sharing, and enrich your insights by combining survey results with existing business data.
    • Compliant and secure by design. Protect sensitive data with enterprise-grade features: Single Sign-On (SSO), HIPAA compliance, data encryption, and granular access controls.
    • Only collect what you need. 89% of surveyed organizations agree that SurveyMonkey Enterprise reduces the risk of collecting unsecure sensitive information.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO POINTS for your time spent!!

I have done so many surveys, some lasting as long as 30 minutes, only to finish and NOT rewarded any points. I'm told this is a 3rd party issue. Well, if you have them on your site, you should be responsible. BE AWARE, you may or may not receive one single point for your time used on so many of these surveys that SurveyMonkey put out on their site.

May 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been using the SurveyMonkey…

I have been using the SurveyMonkey Rewards app, but I am currently unable to access my rewards due to a verification failure. Despite multiple attempts and ensuring all my details and internet connection are correct, the issue persists. I kindly request that your team investigate and resolve this problem as soon as possible

April 22, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Urgent Appeal This issue needs urgent…

Urgent Appeal This issue needs urgent attention. The verification process on the SurveyMonkey Rewards app keeps failing, and I am unable to access my rewards. I’ve tried everything on my end. Please resolve this as soon as possible.

April 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Urgent appeals , this issue needs urgent...


The verification proceI’ve been actively using the SurveyMonkey Rewards app and recently encountered a verification issue that prevents me from accessing my earned rewards. I’ve attempted the process multiple times, verified my details, and ensured my internet connection is stable, but the problem continues. I would appreciate your help in resolving this.

April 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I’ve completed surveys and earned…

I’ve completed surveys and earned rewards, but now I can’t access them because the verification keeps failing. I’ve checked everything on my end multiple times. This is very frustrating, and I need this issue resolved urgently.

May 5, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am writing to report a persistent…

I am writing to report a persistent verification issue on the SurveyMonkey Rewards app. Despite multiple attempts and confirming that all my details are accurate, I am unable to complete verification and access my rewards. I would appreciate a prompt resolution and any guidance you can provide.

May 5, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Urgent Appeal This issue needs urgent…

Urgent Appeal This issue needs urgent attention. The verification process on the SurveyMonkey Rewards app keeps failing, and I am unable to access my rewards. I’ve tried everything on my end. Please resolve this as soon as possible.
And whenever they ask for zip code I put it it resolve to account blocked, please go back to your usual procedure

April 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Verification on SurveyMonkey Rewards

I’ve been using the SurveyMonkey Rewards app, but currently the verification process is failing and preventing me from accessing my rewards.

I’ve tried multiple times, ensured my details are correct, and even checked my internet connection, but the issue still persists. This is quite frustrating, especially after completing surveys and earning rewards.

I kindly request that your team look into this issue urgently and fix the verification system. Clear guidance or support would also be appreciated for users facing this problem.

May 4, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Startup friendly

Good service, but can get expensive quickly. Company is very responsive and looks for opportunities to effectively support small businesses.

March 30, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are being used for refund scams

They are being used for refund scams. I got an email targeted at New Zealand Spark customer, of which I am not a customer, claiming I was due a NZD $219.49 reimbursement. Sorry but Trustpilot does not allow link as proof.

April 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An expensive subscription for a first-time user.

So, for one, one of my assignments is to make a survey. Why on earth is the pricing so much for a person who is just using this to submit an assignment to learn how to make surveys? At least offer the first one free and if they were to make more than you can add a subscription because you know the person will be making more surveys. Unbelievable. I get everywhere is money hungry, but this can help students who are learning for their first try.

April 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam

This company is a scam. I'm looking to lodge a complaint with further legal action against them. There is no prompt to accept any auto renew, they make is near impossible to cancel and the only notice you get from them about the renewal is the receipt with the transaction to your credit card. These are all against ACCC regulations and pretty clear wide spread. This is a clear tactic to steal money in the most scummy way.

April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crooks

Crooks! After conning me into joining they now make it impossible to leave!
They conned me into joining on my iPhone, now they make it impossible to delete my account on my iPhone! It is only possible to delete an account on a computer!!!!
Unbelievable crooks!
I don’t have a computer with me!
They are simply holding me prisoner!!
LET ME OUT OF HERE YOU CROOKS!!!

March 15, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive and Questionable Practices

I used to be quite satisfied with SurveyMonkey back in 2020. During that time, I relied on the platform for small surveys in my teaching and even encouraged my students to use it for their own projects.

Unfortunately, the platform has since become extremely expensive, and the high price is not justified by the level of service provided.

What disappointed me most was that my account, including all stored data, was deleted without much prior notice. I consider this a highly questionable practice. To make matters worse, I continued to receive promotional emails, which I can not unsubscribe from because my account had already been deleted. These emails led me to believe that my account was still active.

Overall, this does not leave a particularly trustworthy impression, and I can no longer recommend this platform.

February 26, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Tried completing survey about my visit…

Tried completing survey about my visit to health centre using my default Firefox browser but my answers could not be selected (tick failed). So I switched to Google browser to complete successfully. There is a misspelling on "information" in the form.

February 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would give less than one star if…

Would give less than one star if possible. Using the program for schooling purposes and ended up spending over $3000 for incomplete data. Instructions were unclear and assistance is not readily available or provided. I requested support before using the tool and received none. I requested a meeting to ask my questions before using the tool and it was canceled. I used the tool because it was already written into a dissertation plan - which has taken me 2 years to complete. Now needing support, because responses were not replaced and a total number of participants is not available, I am not getting answers or able to reach someone. They want me to pay for a phone call but won't return an e-mail request (the only way the offer free contact). Basically, if you're not a Survey Monkey pro don't spend the money. If you aren't a large corporation they don't care about your project or what you have to spend. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Use competitors.

February 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Endless greed

We're paying for a $400 annual account. Want cross-tabs? Upgrade for $1,000. Want more than four AI answers? Upgrade for $1,000. Monthly -- no, not possible -- annual only. The software is VERY good, and the company is endlessly greedy.

February 1, 2026
Unprompted review

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