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Formstack vs SurveySparrow

Formstack and SurveySparrow are both forms & surveys tools aimed at small businesses and enterprise. SurveySparrow costs less, from $19/mo versus $99/mo for Formstack. Only SurveySparrow has a free plan.

Formstack

Secure forms, document generation and e-signature for regulated teams

SurveySparrow

Conversational surveys, NPS and CX feedback for growing teams

PricingPaid · $99Freemium · $19
Starting price$99/mo$19/mo
Free planNoYes
Free trial14 days14 days
Built forSmall businesses, EnterpriseSmall businesses, Enterprise, Agencies
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryUS · 2006—
Rating——

Choose Formstack if

Regulated organisations and Salesforce teams that need secure forms, generated documents and e-signatures in one workflow.

  • Forms, documents and signatures from one vendor
  • Strong compliance features for regulated industries
  • Deep native Salesforce integration

Look elsewhere if: Small businesses on a budget (Jotform, Fillout) or marketers building engaging conversational forms (Typeform).

Choose SurveySparrow if

SMB and mid-market teams that want engaging surveys plus NPS and employee feedback in one platform without Qualtrics-level cost.

  • Chat-style surveys often feel more engaging than long forms
  • Covers customer, employee and market research in one tool
  • Strong integrations with CRM and help desk tools

Look elsewhere if: Teams needing month-to-month billing, enterprise research panels or design-heavy marketing forms (SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Qualtrics).

Formstack vs SurveySparrow pricing

Formstack

  • Forms$99/mo$83/mo billed annually; 1 user, 25 forms, 1,000 submissions/form
  • Suite$299/mo$250/mo billed annually; 3 users, Forms, Documents and Sign
  • Salesforce SolutionsCustomNative Salesforce forms and document generation
  • EnterpriseCustomUnlimited users and submissions, SSO, API, dedicated CSM

SurveySparrow

  • Free$01 user, 3 active surveys, 75 responses per quarter
  • Basic$19/moBilled yearly; 1 user, 2,500 responses
  • EnterpriseCustomCustom responses, SSO and advanced CX features

Formstack · Key features

  • Drag-and-drop form builder with conditional logic
  • HIPAA-ready forms with data encryption options
  • Formstack Documents to generate PDFs and Word files
  • Formstack Sign for legally binding e-signatures
  • Approval workflows with multiple routing steps
  • Payment collection through Stripe and PayPal

Cons

  • No free plan and a high entry price
  • Submission caps per form on lower tiers
  • Fewer templates and design options than Jotform

SurveySparrow · Key features

  • Conversational surveys that show one question at a time
  • NPS, CSAT and CES programs with automated follow-ups
  • 360-degree employee assessments and pulse surveys
  • Offline survey apps for iOS and Android field work
  • Distribution by email, SMS, WhatsApp, web embed and links
  • In-app SpotChecks micro-surveys for websites and products

Cons

  • No monthly billing; only quarterly or yearly plans
  • Response caps on lower tiers fill up quickly
  • Higher-tier pricing is hard to find and often quote-based

Formstack vs SurveySparrow: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Formstack or SurveySparrow?

SurveySparrow starts at $19/mo and Formstack at $99/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Formstack and SurveySparrow have a free plan?

Formstack has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. SurveySparrow has a free plan.

Not sure yet?