SurveyMonkey alternative for answers in people's own words
SurveyMonkey is a well-known survey tool, and for many teams it does the job. If your surveys depend on open answers, though, you may want a tool built around them. Asked lets respondents answer by text, voice or video in the same survey and reads every answer for you, with plans priced per workspace instead of per seat.
Where SurveyMonkey is a solid choice
SurveyMonkey has been around for a long time and many people already know it. It covers the classic survey toolkit: rating scales, multiple choice, question logic and a large set of templates. It offers a no-cost entry option for small surveys, and its team plans are priced per seat, so the cost grows with every person who needs access. If you mostly need checkbox answers and simple charts, it is a reasonable pick.
Where Asked takes a different approach
- Voice and video answers in the same survey. Every open question accepts text, a voice note or a video, and respondents choose. No separate product and no app.
- AI analysis in the same place. Voice and video are transcribed, answers get sentiment, themes are built across the survey, and quotes link to timestamps.
- A one-page summary per survey, ready for a review meeting.
- Plans per workspace with seats included. Growth includes 5 seats and Business includes 15, so adding a colleague does not change the price.
- Answer walls that publish selected answers, only with the respondent's consent.
SurveyMonkey and Asked side by side
| Capability | Asked | SurveyMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Rating, NPS and multiple choice questions | Yes | Yes |
| Open answers by text | Yes | Yes |
| Open answers by voice or video in the same survey | Yes | Built around text and choice answers |
| Transcripts of voice and video answers | Yes | Check their current plans |
| Themes, sentiment and quotes with timestamps | Yes | Check their current plans |
| Pricing model | Per workspace, seats included | Team plans priced per seat |
| Way to try before paying | One-time demo on the homepage | A no-cost entry option |
Competitor details change often, so check their current plans before you decide.
Teams that move to Asked
- Product teams that want the reason behind feature requests, not only a ranking.
- CX teams running NPS software and CSAT programs who need to know why scores drop.
- Researchers who want interview depth without scheduling calls, using video surveys.
- Growing teams where per seat pricing adds up as more people need access to results.
How to switch in an afternoon
- Export your existing responses to CSV from your current tool so your history stays with you.
- Write the goal of the survey you want to rebuild in the Asked builder. Asked turns the goal into a draft with question types already chosen.
- Adjust the draft, decide which answer formats each open question accepts and add your branding on Growth and up.
- Share the new survey by link, email invite, QR code or website embed.
You can also start from a blank survey with our survey maker, or read how survey analysis software handles your new answers.
Asked pricing at a glance
Starter is $49 a month or $24 billed yearly with 1 seat. Growth is $129 a month or $64 billed yearly with 5 seats. Business is $299 a month or $149 billed yearly with 15 seats. Enterprise is $799 a month or $399 billed yearly with 50 seats and SSO. Every limit is on the survey software pricing page.
FAQ
Export your responses to CSV to keep your history, then rebuild the survey in Asked by typing its goal. The builder drafts the questions for you, and you edit from there.
No. Respondents answer in the browser, including voice and video, without an account.
It depends on team size. Asked is priced per workspace with seats included, while SurveyMonkey team plans are priced per seat. Check their current plans and compare with ours for the number of people who need access.
There is no free plan. You can try a one-time demo on the homepage that turns your goal into a survey draft.
Try the difference on your next survey
Type what you want to find out, and Asked drafts a survey your respondents can answer by text, voice or video.