SurveySparrow vs Qualtrics
Survey Software pricing comparison · 2026
SurveySparrow has a free plan, then $19–$79/mo, while Qualtrics is quote-based.
Qualtrics
Qualtrics offers a free account (500 responses, 3 active surveys, 30 questions per survey)
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$30K/yr
Vendr · n=276
avg 11% negotiated
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
51 sourced facts
45 hidden-cost · 4 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
3d ago
Confidence
High confidence
Sources
14 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 4 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified
2w ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
SurveySparrow
Qualtrics
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
Must be negotiated out - auto-renewal is standard
Commitment
Annual required for advertised per-month rates; quarterly billing available at approximately double the per-month cost
12 months
Price escalation
No published escalation schedule; users report unexpected auto-renewal charges without advance notification and difficulty obtaining refunds
5-9% annual uplift standard. Finance team enforces 5%+ increases unless explicitly limited in contract language. Users report: 'Whatever is listed as the maximum cap in the terms language will be what they push as the minimum increase upon renewal.'
Can downgrade
—
No
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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SurveySparrow and Qualtrics both operate in the survey software category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | SurveySparrow | Qualtrics |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /month | Custom |
| Basic | Custom | Custom |
| Starter | Custom | Custom |
| Business | Custom | — |
| Enterprise | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
SurveySparrow
9 scenarios$228/year
Solo Consultant (Basic)
$948/year
Small Team of 3 (Business)
Quote-based (Enterprise)
Mid-Size Organization (Professional)
Qualtrics
2 scenariosQuote-based; not published
Mid-Size CX Program
Custom-quoted; no published price
Enterprise Multi-Product
Contract Terms
| Term | SurveySparrow | Qualtrics |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation | — | Must be negotiated out - auto-renewal is standard |
| Minimum commitment | Annual required for advertised per-month rates; quarterly billing available at approximately double the per-month cost | 12 months |
| Price escalation | No published escalation schedule; users report unexpected auto-renewal charges without advance notification and difficulty obtaining refunds | 5-9% annual uplift standard. Finance team enforces 5%+ increases unless explicitly limited in contract language. Users report: 'Whatever is listed as the maximum cap in the terms language will be what they push as the minimum increase upon renewal.' |
| Can downgrade | — | No |