LimeSurvey

LimeSurvey is a web-based survey and questionnaire platform used to design, publish, and analyze online forms ranging from quick feedback polls to complex research instruments. It focuses on advanced survey logic, rich question types, and practical data handling for organizations that need full control over their survey infrastructure.

Key Features

• Survey editor with templates and extensive question types (single/multiple choice, arrays, text, numerical, date/time, file upload, etc.)
• Advanced logic: conditional branching/relevance, validation rules, and piping (using previous answers)
• Participant management (token-based invitations), email invitations/reminders, and tracking of responses
• Quotas and survey flow controls to manage sampling and completion criteria
• Multi-language surveys with per-language translations
• Multiple modes: anonymous surveys, open-access surveys, and restricted access via tokens
• Export of responses and survey structure to common formats (e.g., CSV/Excel-compatible, SPSS, R/Stata-like exports depending on configuration)
• Plugin system for extending functionality and integrations

Use Cases

• Academic or market research surveys requiring branching, quotas, and clean exports
• HR/employee engagement, training evaluations, and internal audits
• Customer feedback and NPS-style programs with controlled invitations and reminders

Limitations and Considerations

• Administration and theming can be complex for large deployments; advanced customization often requires familiarity with templates/plugins.
• Some enterprise capabilities are offered via LimeSurvey’s paid offerings/hosted services; verify required features against the Community Edition.

LimeSurvey is well-suited for teams that need robust questionnaire logic and strong data export options rather than lightweight form builders. It is commonly used in research and organizational feedback scenarios where repeatable survey operations and participant tracking matter.