Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
LimeSurvey is an open-source survey platform used by HR teams for customisable employee pulse surveys.
Sparkbay provides intelligent employee surveys with AI-generated manager action plans.
| Feature |
L
Limesurvey Open Source
Pulse Survey Tools
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S
Sparkbay Smart Engagement
Pulse Survey Tools
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|---|---|---|
| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score |
7.3/5
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9.0/5
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| Maintain Score |
7.8/5
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9.0/5
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| Platform Score |
8.7/5
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8.8/5
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| Total Reviews | 15 verified reviews | 3 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Pulse Survey Tools | Pulse Survey Tools |
| Best For | Smb | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Per user |
| Starting Price | Free (self-hosted) | $3/user/month |
| Free Trial | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI Features | No | ✓ Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Open Source Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| 100+ Survey Types | Yes | — |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | — |
| AI Action Plans | — | Yes |
| Manager Tips Generated | — | AI |
| Simple Survey Builder | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Limesurvey Open Source | View Sparkbay Smart Engagement |
It depends on your priorities. Limesurvey Open Source stands out for: Limesurvey Open Source uses freemium pricing. Limesurvey Open Source is positioned for smb teams.
Both are Pulse Survey Tools tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Limesurvey Open Source uses freemium pricing, while Sparkbay Smart Engagement uses per user pricing. Check each vendor's site for current rates.