From 95ba5f99def5b8c768a9f6952e2d30aac99e268a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:41:49 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] first draft --- contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx | 2 +- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 433 ++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 434 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx diff --git a/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx index 029dedc87a65..b6c21e398a45 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx @@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/CrazyEgg), as of - ๐Ÿž **Errors tracking:** Find out if errors are preventing your visitors from converting. -### How does Lucky Orange compare to Mouseflow? +### How does Lucky Orange compare to Sprig? Crazy Egg has a few features Sprig doesn't, including basic analytics and A/B tests, but doesn't support mobile apps. Other than that, they are very similar. diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..a665f64495cb --- /dev/null +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,433 @@ +--- +title: 'The best Survicate alternatives & competitors, compared' +date: 2024-06-18 +author: + - lior-neu-ner +rootpage: /blog +featuredImage: >- + https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/posthog-alternatives/posthog-alternatives.jpeg +featuredImageType: full +category: General +tags: + - Comparisons +--- + +import { ComparisonTable } from 'components/ComparisonTable' +import { ComparisonRow } from 'components/ComparisonTable/row' + +## 1. PostHog + +- **Founded:** 2020 +- **Similar to:** Hotjar, Pendo +- **Typical users:** Engineers and product teams + +![PostHog](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/screenshots/feature-flags.png) + +### What is PostHog? + +[PostHog](/) (that's us ๐Ÿ‘‹) is an open-source platform that combines surveys, product analytics, session replay, A/B testing, and feature flags. This means it's not only an alternative to Survicate, but also tools like [Mixpanel](/blog/posthog-vs-mixpanel) and [LaunchDarkly](/blog/posthog-vs-launchdarkly). + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of June 2024, 4,661 of the top million websites deploy PostHog, which is more than the 978 that use Survicate. + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ’ฌ **Surveys:** Target surveys by event or user properties. Templates for [net promoter score (NPS)](/templates/nps-survey), [product-market fit (PMF)](/templates/pmf-survey) surveys, and more. + +- ๐Ÿ“ˆ **Product analytics:** Custom trends, funnels, user paths, retention analysis, and segment user cohorts. Also, direct [SQL querying](/docs/product-analytics/sql) for power users. + +- ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replays:** View exactly how users are using your site. Includes event timelines, console logs, network activity, and 90-day data retention. + +- ๐Ÿงช **A/B tests:** Experiment in your app with up to nine test variations and track impact on primary and secondary metrics. Auto-calculate test duration, sample size, and statistical significance. + +- ๐Ÿšฉ **Feature flags:** Rollout features safely with [local evaluation](/docs/feature-flags/local-evaluation) (for faster performance), JSON payloads, and instant rollbacks. + +### How does PostHog compare to Survicate? + +PostHog and Survicate have similar capabilities when it comes to surveys on websites and web apps, but differ on other features. PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. On the other hand, Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms, such as mobile app, emails, and shareable-links. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile โ€“ although all of its other features are avaiable on apps. + +PostHog and Survicate both offer integrations so that you can send your survey data to your other tools. However, PostHog's integrations requires basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks), whereas Survicates integrations are all 1-click. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use PostHog? + +According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companies use PostHog because: + +1. **It's many tools in one:** PostHog can replace Survicate (surveys), [Amplitude](/blog/posthog-vs-amplitude) (analytics), and [Statsig](/blog/posthog-vs-statsig) (A/B testing and feature flags). This simplifies workflows and ensures all product data is in one place. + +2. **They need a complete picture of users:** PostHog includes every tool necessary to understand users and build better products. This means creating funnels to track conversion, watching replays to see where users get stuck, testing solutions with A/B tests, and gathering feedback with user surveys. + +3. **Pricing is transparent and scalable:** Reviewers appreciate how PostHog's pricing scales as they grow. There's a [generous free tier](/pricing). Companies eligible for [PostHog for Startups](/startups) also get $50k in additional free credits. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> For teams looking for all the tools they need to improve their products, PostHog makes for a great alternative. This is especially true for startups and scaleups thanks to it having a generous free tier. +
+ +## 2. Sprig + +- **Founded:** 2017 +- **Most similar to:** Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers + +![sprig](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/hotjar-alternatives/sprig.png) + +### What is Sprig? + +[Sprig](/blog/best-sprig-alternatives) is a user insights tool that combines surveys and session replays with AI analysis. Sprig works slightly differently than other tools as it links surveys and session replays together in what it calls studies, normally triggered by specific user events. + +According to [data from BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Sprig) (June 2024), Sprig is used on 521 of the top 1 million websites, though this figure likely doesn't include apps that aren't accessible via the open web. It's used by large, B2C companies such as PayPal, Coinbase, and Robinhood. + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. + +- ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replays:** View exactly how users are using your site. +- +- ๐Ÿค– **AI analysis:** Surface product issues and opportunities in real time. + +### How does Sprig compare to Survicate? + +Sprig is a great replacement for Survicate, especially if you want to dive deeper into what's behind survey answers. It supports web and mobile apps, but doesn't offer surveys on email or shareable-link surveys. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use Sprig? + +According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), customers choose Sprig because: + +1. **It gives them real-time feedback:** Sprig makes it easy for product teams to engage with users while they were actively using the product. This real-time feedback helps them make informed decisions, iterate features faster, and improve the overall user experience. + +2. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy Sprig is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. + +3. **It has pre-built reports and templates:** Users like the comprehensive documentation and the fact there are numerous templates they can immediately apply and adapt to their needs. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> Sprig is a good option for product teams who want to do in-depth analysis on user journeys within products, especially compared to other Survicate alternatives like Lucky Orange that are more focused on e-commerce and small business users. + +
+ +## 3. SurveyMonkey + +- **Founded:** 2017 +- **Most similar to:** Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers + +![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718724738/posthog.com/contents/Screenshot_2024-06-18_at_5.31.35_PM.png) + +### What is SurveyMonkey? + +Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is about half of the 878 that use Survicate. + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. + +- ๐Ÿ“ฑ **Multi-platform:** Send surveys in mobile apps, email, share-able links, and even in text messages. + +- ๐Ÿ”Œ **Integrations:** Connects with analytics tools and other tools you already using for your workflow, like Slack, Teams, and Hubspot. + +### How does SurveyMonkey compare to Survicate? + +SurveyMonkey is the most similar alternative to Survicate on this list. They have almost all the same features and support all the same platforms. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use SurveyMonkey? + +According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), customers choose Sprig because: + +1. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy SurveyMonkey is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. + +1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers appreciate how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. + +3. **It has pre-built reports and templates:** Users like the comprehensive documentation and the fact there are numerous templates they can immediately apply and adapt to their needs. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which is cheaper for your use case. + + + +## 4. Hotjar + +- **Founded:** 2014 +- **Most similar to:** Pendo, PostHog +- **Typical users:** Product designers, researchers, and marketers + +![Hotjar](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/best-pendo-alternatives/hotjar.png) + +### What is Hotjar? + +[Hotjar](/blog/best-hotjar-alternatives) is a tool for understanding user behavior. It provides surveys, heatmaps, replays, and interviews to capture and display the qualitative aspects of your site and app. Teams use it to discover and address pain points on their site and app, which helps them improve customer experiences. + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Hotjar), Hotjar is by far the most popular option on this list as of June 2024. 67,108 of the top million sites use it, compared to the 378 of Sprig. + +### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. + +- ๐Ÿ”ฅ **Heatmaps:** See what parts of your pages get attention and how far down the page users get. + +- ๐ŸŽฅ **Recordings:** Replay real user sessions and see what they see; discover hidden friction. + +- ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ **Feedback:** Learn what your users are thinking. Find out their likes, dislikes, and satisfaction. + +- ๐Ÿ‘” **Interviews:** Talk to real users to share ideas, test designs, and get live feedback. + +### How does Hotjar compare to Survicate? + +Hotjar and Survicate have comparable features when it comes to surveys. Hotjar is only available for websites, though. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use Hotjar? + +According to G2 reviews, users are fans of Hotjar because: + +1. **Insights on user behavior:** Hotjar captures what users are doing, where their attention is going, and how they are spending their time. Users love the insights they get with Hotjar's tools. + +2. **Simple for non-technical users:** Hotjar is easy to set up. Non-technical roles like designers, marketers, and product managers find it simple to use. The visuals do a good job of making data clear. + +3. **Heatmaps and scrollmaps:** Seeing clicks and scroll depth down works well and creates actionable insights for design, marketing, and content teams. Helps improve UX and page designs. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> Hotjar is a good option for product and marketing teams who want to do in-depth analysis on user journeys within web apps. However, it's best to look elsewhere if you need to support on other platforms or channels. + +
+ +## 5. Pendo + +- **Founded:** 2013 +- **Similar to:** PostHog, Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Product managers and customer success teams + +![Pendo](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/best-fullstory-alternatives/pendo.png) + +### What is Pendo? + +[Pendo](/blog/posthog-vs-pendo) is a product experience platform that offers surveys, session replays, product analytics, in-app guides, and product validation tools. It's primarily used by product managers and customer success teams. + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Pendo), 3,166 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is much more than the 878 that use Survicate. + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. + +- ๐Ÿ“˜ **In-app guides:** Deliver personalized guidance to customers inside your app, without changing the code. + +- ๐Ÿ“ฃ **User feedback:** A centralized location to capture product feedback. Capture manually or with in-app prompts. + +- ๐Ÿ“Š **Product analytics:** Learn how users are using your app with event autocapture. Analyze with funnels, trends, and retention analysis. + +- ๐Ÿ“น **Session replay:** Watch real users use your product and understand the behavior behind your analytics data. + +- ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ **Product validation and roadmaps:** Manage your backlog and plan your roadmap to create alignment. + +### How does Pendo compare to Survicate? + +Pendo includes all of the key survey features that Survicate does and, unlike other alternatives, supports mobile apps. It doesn't support email and shareable links, though. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use Pendo? + +According to G2 reviews, customers use Pendo for: + +1. **Customer support and feedback:** Product and customer support value Pendo for its feedback collection and roadmapping capabilities. Users like how it helps them figure out what to work on next. + +2. **Improving onboarding:** Pendo's in-app guides combined with analytics features facilitate experimenting with new onboarding flows and improving user adoption. + +3. **Product planning:** Pendo's data tools, product validation, and roadmap features help align internal teams and stakeholders on product development. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> Pendo makes for a solid alternative to Survicate thanks to its support of both web and mobile apps. Pendo's opaque pricing can be a turnoff to some, though. + +
+ + +## 6. Lucky Orange + +- **Founded:** 2010 +- **Similar to:** Crazy Egg, Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Marketers and consultants + +![Lucky Orange](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/clarity-alternatives/luckyorange.png) + +### What is Lucky Orange? + +Lucky Orange is a simple website analyisis tool. It's designed for e-commerce websites and includes surveys, session replays, and heatmaps. It also offers built-in form analytics, live chat, and announcements widgets that help store owners improve their conversion. + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Lucky-Orange), as of June 2024, 3,817 of the top million websites use Lucky Orange. + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ“‹ **Surveys:** Get real feedback from your customers about your website, product, and ideas. + +- ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replay:** Watch how real users navigate your website and figure out what is stopping them from converting. + +- ๐Ÿ”ฅ **Heatmaps:** See where users click, move, and scroll to find out what areas drive conversion. + +- ๐Ÿ“Š **Conversion funnels:** Figure out where you are losing customers in your funnels. + +- ๐Ÿ‘ค **Visitor profiles:** See all of the data you have about a specific user and group users into segments. + +### How does Lucky Orange compare to Survicate? + +When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things that Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other plaforms Survicatedoes. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use Lucky Orange? + +According to G2 reviews, customers use Lucky Orange because: + +1. **It's easy to use:** Lucky Orange has a simple UI, which makes it easy to analyze user behavior and identify issues with websites. + +2. **It helps them improve conversion:** Customers are mostly using Lucky Orange to optimize landing pages and e-commerce checkout flows. + +3. **It doesn't impact page speed:** Users report Lucky Orange has negligible impact on website performance, which they value highly. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> Lucky Orange is ideal for small businesses owners who want actionable insights without much effort, though its streamlined interface may be too limiting for larger teams who want more powerful tools. + +
+ +## 7. Crazy Egg + +- **Founded:** 2006 +- **Similar to:** Lucky Orange, Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Marketers and UX designers + +![Lucky Orange](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/clarity-alternatives/luckyorange.png) + +### What is Crazy Egg? + +Crazy Egg is a heatmap and optimization platform tool for small business owners and marketers. A big user group is e-commerce businesses who run Shopify stores. + +It's best used for surveys and heatmaps, but also includes basic replay, A/B testing, and website analytics tools. It's ideal for non-technical users who want to optimize their websites and drive conversions. + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/CrazyEgg), as of June 2024, 10,861 of the top million websites use Crazy Egg. + + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ’ฌ **Surveys:** Fully customizable surveys help you get qualitative feedback at all stages of the customer journey. + +- ๐Ÿ”ฅ **Heatmaps:** See where users move, click, and scroll. Get reports on their interactions with your website. + +- ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replay:** Watch recordings of actual visitors using your website. Figure out where they get stuck or where they avoid. + +- ๐Ÿงช **A/B testing:** Use the visual page editor or URL selector to run A/B tests. + +- ๐Ÿž **Errors tracking:** Find out if errors are preventing your visitors from converting. + +### How does Lucky Orange compare to Survicate? + +Crazy Egg has a few features Survicate doesn't, including basic analytics and A/B tests, but doesn't support mobile apps or other platforms. It also doesn't have any integrations. + + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use Crazy Egg? + +According to G2 reviews, people use Crazy Egg because: + +1. **It's easy to setup:** Crazy Egg makes it easy integrate with numerous services and content management systems, like Shopify, Wix, and Wordpress. This is especially useful for website owners and agencies who run multiple websites. + +2. **They want to improve content and conversions:** Crazy Egg's heatmaps and session replay features enable people to gather valuable insights for optimizing their content, increasing conversions, and understanding how users navigate their websites. + +3. **Gathering feedback** Users like that they can combine data with the qualitative feedback from users and customer CTAs. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> If you're looking for an option to optimize your marketing or e-commerce site, Crazy Egg is a solid choice. However, if you need to set up integrations so that survey answers are sent to your existing workflows, it's best to look elsewhere. + +
+ +## Is PostHog right for you? + +Here's the (short) sales pitch. + +We're biased, obviously, but we think PostHog is the perfect Sprig replacement if: + +- You value transparency. We're open source and open core. +- You want more than just surveys and heatmaps. We have a full suite of product analytics, A/B testing, and feature flags. +- You want to try before you buy. We're self-serve with a [generous free tier](/pricing). + +Check out [our product pages](/feature-flags) and [read our docs](/docs) to learn more. From 0c0c1f86054dcfd6b91552ec1fd3631c3d2f7ea0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:48:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] edits --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 33 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index a665f64495cb..f6233d42cd63 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -43,11 +43,13 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of ### How does PostHog compare to Survicate? -PostHog and Survicate have similar capabilities when it comes to surveys on websites and web apps, but differ on other features. PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. On the other hand, Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms, such as mobile app, emails, and shareable-links. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile โ€“ although all of its other features are avaiable on apps. +PostHog and Survicate have similar capabilities when it comes to surveys but differ on other features. PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. + +On the other hand, Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms, such as mobile app, emails, and shareable-links. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile โ€“ although all of its other features are available on apps. PostHog and Survicate both offer integrations so that you can send your survey data to your other tools. However, PostHog's integrations requires basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks), whereas Survicates integrations are all 1-click. - + @@ -65,13 +67,14 @@ According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companie 1. **It's many tools in one:** PostHog can replace Survicate (surveys), [Amplitude](/blog/posthog-vs-amplitude) (analytics), and [Statsig](/blog/posthog-vs-statsig) (A/B testing and feature flags). This simplifies workflows and ensures all product data is in one place. -2. **They need a complete picture of users:** PostHog includes every tool necessary to understand users and build better products. This means creating funnels to track conversion, watching replays to see where users get stuck, testing solutions with A/B tests, and gathering feedback with user surveys. +2. **They need a complete picture of users:** PostHog includes every tool necessary to understand users and build better products. This means gathering feedback with user surveys, creating funnels to track conversion, watching replays to see where users get stuck, and testing solutions with A/B tests. 3. **Pricing is transparent and scalable:** Reviewers appreciate how PostHog's pricing scales as they grow. There's a [generous free tier](/pricing). Companies eligible for [PostHog for Startups](/startups) also get $50k in additional free credits. > #### Bottom line > > For teams looking for all the tools they need to improve their products, PostHog makes for a great alternative. This is especially true for startups and scaleups thanks to it having a generous free tier. +
## 2. Sprig @@ -93,7 +96,7 @@ According to [data from BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Sprig) - ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. - ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replays:** View exactly how users are using your site. -- + - ๐Ÿค– **AI analysis:** Surface product issues and opportunities in real time. ### How does Sprig compare to Survicate? @@ -134,7 +137,7 @@ According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), custome - **Most similar to:** Hotjar - **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers -![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718724738/posthog.com/contents/Screenshot_2024-06-18_at_5.31.35_PM.png) +![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718775451/posthog.com/contents/surveymonkey.webp) ### What is SurveyMonkey? @@ -168,17 +171,17 @@ SurveyMonkey is the most similar alternative to Survicate on this list. They hav ### Why do companies use SurveyMonkey? -According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), customers choose Sprig because: +According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), customers choose SurveyMonkey because: 1. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy SurveyMonkey is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. -1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers appreciate how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. +1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers value how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. -3. **It has pre-built reports and templates:** Users like the comprehensive documentation and the fact there are numerous templates they can immediately apply and adapt to their needs. +3. **It has pre-built reporting tool:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. > #### Bottom line > -> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which is cheaper for your use case. +> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which will be cheaper for you. @@ -194,7 +197,7 @@ According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), custome [Hotjar](/blog/best-hotjar-alternatives) is a tool for understanding user behavior. It provides surveys, heatmaps, replays, and interviews to capture and display the qualitative aspects of your site and app. Teams use it to discover and address pain points on their site and app, which helps them improve customer experiences. -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Hotjar), Hotjar is by far the most popular option on this list as of June 2024. 67,108 of the top million sites use it, compared to the 378 of Sprig. +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Hotjar), Hotjar is by far the most popular option on this list as of June 2024. 67,108 of the top million sites use it, compared to the 378 of Survicate. ### Key features @@ -236,7 +239,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, users are fans of Hotjar because: > #### Bottom line > -> Hotjar is a good option for product and marketing teams who want to do in-depth analysis on user journeys within web apps. However, it's best to look elsewhere if you need to support on other platforms or channels. +> Hotjar is a good option for product and marketing teams who want to do in-depth analysis on user journeys within web apps. However, it's best to look elsewhere if you need to support on other channels.
@@ -270,7 +273,7 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Pendo), 3,166 of ### How does Pendo compare to Survicate? -Pendo includes all of the key survey features that Survicate does and, unlike other alternatives, supports mobile apps. It doesn't support email and shareable links, though. +Pendo includes all of the key survey features that Survicate does and, unlike most other alternatives, it also supports mobile apps. @@ -296,7 +299,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, customers use Pendo for: > #### Bottom line > -> Pendo makes for a solid alternative to Survicate thanks to its support of both web and mobile apps. Pendo's opaque pricing can be a turnoff to some, though. +> Pendo makes for a good alternative to Survicate thanks to its support of both web and mobile apps. Pendo's opaque pricing can be a turnoff to some, though.
@@ -329,7 +332,7 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Lucky-Orange), a ### How does Lucky Orange compare to Survicate? -When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things that Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other plaforms Survicatedoes. +When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things that Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other plaforms that Survicate does. @@ -424,7 +427,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, people use Crazy Egg because: Here's the (short) sales pitch. -We're biased, obviously, but we think PostHog is the perfect Sprig replacement if: +We're biased, obviously, but we think PostHog is the perfect Survicate replacement if: - You value transparency. We're open source and open core. - You want more than just surveys and heatmaps. We have a full suite of product analytics, A/B testing, and feature flags. From 9e3f6141987738073c5cecad8149ade3be88bef2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:56:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] link --- contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx index b6c21e398a45..538f916bee2b 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-sprig-alternatives.mdx @@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, customers use Lucky Orange because: ### What is Survicate? -Survicate is a tool that focuses solely on surveys. It supports many platforms, including, mobile apps, web apps, and even email. It also offers many integrations, so that you can export your survey data to your existing analytics tools. +[Survicate](/blog/best-survicate-alternatives) is a tool that focuses solely on surveys. It supports many platforms, including, mobile apps, web apps, and even email. It also offers many integrations, so that you can export your survey data to your existing analytics tools. According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Lucky-Orange), as of June 2024, 978 of the top million websites use Survicate. From 92a228bf909f9a1275fa4b5031d1096784b8dca9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PostHog Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] Fix typos --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index f6233d42cd63..55bd7ddeeb81 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Lucky-Orange), a ### How does Lucky Orange compare to Survicate? -When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things that Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other plaforms that Survicate does. +When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things that Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other platforms that Survicate does. From 9c2677881427f46f97ebb657e0718db2adede71e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior539 Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2024 14:01:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: James Temperton <162187331+jtemperton@users.noreply.github.com> --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index 55bd7ddeeb81..68610854525c 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companie [Sprig](/blog/best-sprig-alternatives) is a user insights tool that combines surveys and session replays with AI analysis. Sprig works slightly differently than other tools as it links surveys and session replays together in what it calls studies, normally triggered by specific user events. -According to [data from BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Sprig) (June 2024), Sprig is used on 521 of the top 1 million websites, though this figure likely doesn't include apps that aren't accessible via the open web. It's used by large, B2C companies such as PayPal, Coinbase, and Robinhood. +According to [data from BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Sprig) (June 2024), Sprig is used on 521 of the top one million websites, though this figure likely doesn't include apps that aren't accessible via the open web. It's used by large, B2C companies such as PayPal, Coinbase, and Robinhood. #### Key features @@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), 1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers value how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. -3. **It has pre-built reporting tool:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. +3. **It has pre-built reporting tools:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. > #### Bottom line > @@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, users are fans of Hotjar because: > #### Bottom line > -> Hotjar is a good option for product and marketing teams who want to do in-depth analysis on user journeys within web apps. However, it's best to look elsewhere if you need to support on other channels. +> Hotjar is a good option for product and marketing teams who want to do in-depth analysis on user journeys within web apps. However, it's best to look elsewhere if you need to support on other platforms.
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, users are fans of Hotjar because: [Pendo](/blog/posthog-vs-pendo) is a product experience platform that offers surveys, session replays, product analytics, in-app guides, and product validation tools. It's primarily used by product managers and customer success teams. -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Pendo), 3,166 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is much more than the 878 that use Survicate. +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Pendo), 3,166 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is much more than the 978 that use Survicate. #### Key features @@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Lucky-Orange), a ### How does Lucky Orange compare to Survicate? -When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things that Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other platforms that Survicate does. +When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things as Survicate. However, it's designed specifically for optimizing conversion on e-commerce websites, so doesn't support any of the other platforms that Survicate does. @@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, customers use Lucky Orange because: ### What is Crazy Egg? -Crazy Egg is a heatmap and optimization platform tool for small business owners and marketers. A big user group is e-commerce businesses who run Shopify stores. +Crazy Egg is a heatmap and optimization tool for small business owners and marketers. It's popular with e-commerce businesses that run Shopify stores. It's best used for surveys and heatmaps, but also includes basic replay, A/B testing, and website analytics tools. It's ideal for non-technical users who want to optimize their websites and drive conversions. From 309d5be73ccec0f3fee76f721abd757f7240ecd3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2024 16:55:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] comments --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 148 ++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 80 insertions(+), 68 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index 68610854525c..316b2b22f8b0 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: 'The best Survicate alternatives & competitors, compared' -date: 2024-06-18 +date: 2024-07-04 author: - lior-neu-ner rootpage: /blog @@ -15,67 +15,59 @@ tags: import { ComparisonTable } from 'components/ComparisonTable' import { ComparisonRow } from 'components/ComparisonTable/row' -## 1. PostHog +## 1. SurveyMonkey -- **Founded:** 2020 -- **Similar to:** Hotjar, Pendo -- **Typical users:** Engineers and product teams +- **Founded:** 2017 +- **Most similar to:** Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers -![PostHog](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/screenshots/feature-flags.png) +![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718775451/posthog.com/contents/surveymonkey.webp) -### What is PostHog? +### What is SurveyMonkey? -[PostHog](/) (that's us ๐Ÿ‘‹) is an open-source platform that combines surveys, product analytics, session replay, A/B testing, and feature flags. This means it's not only an alternative to Survicate, but also tools like [Mixpanel](/blog/posthog-vs-mixpanel) and [LaunchDarkly](/blog/posthog-vs-launchdarkly). +Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of June 2024, 4,661 of the top million websites deploy PostHog, which is more than the 978 that use Survicate. +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is about half of the 878 that use Survicate. #### Key features -- ๐Ÿ’ฌ **Surveys:** Target surveys by event or user properties. Templates for [net promoter score (NPS)](/templates/nps-survey), [product-market fit (PMF)](/templates/pmf-survey) surveys, and more. - -- ๐Ÿ“ˆ **Product analytics:** Custom trends, funnels, user paths, retention analysis, and segment user cohorts. Also, direct [SQL querying](/docs/product-analytics/sql) for power users. - -- ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replays:** View exactly how users are using your site. Includes event timelines, console logs, network activity, and 90-day data retention. - -- ๐Ÿงช **A/B tests:** Experiment in your app with up to nine test variations and track impact on primary and secondary metrics. Auto-calculate test duration, sample size, and statistical significance. - -- ๐Ÿšฉ **Feature flags:** Rollout features safely with [local evaluation](/docs/feature-flags/local-evaluation) (for faster performance), JSON payloads, and instant rollbacks. - -### How does PostHog compare to Survicate? +- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. -PostHog and Survicate have similar capabilities when it comes to surveys but differ on other features. PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. +- ๐Ÿ“ฑ **Multi-platform:** Send surveys in mobile apps, email, share-able links, and even in text messages. + +- ๐Ÿ”Œ **Integrations:** Connects with analytics tools and other tools you already using for your workflow, like Slack, Teams, and Hubspot. -On the other hand, Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms, such as mobile app, emails, and shareable-links. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile โ€“ although all of its other features are available on apps. +### How does SurveyMonkey compare to Survicate? -PostHog and Survicate both offer integrations so that you can send your survey data to your other tools. However, PostHog's integrations requires basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks), whereas Survicates integrations are all 1-click. +SurveyMonkey is the most similar alternative to Survicate on this list. They have almost all the same features and support all the same platforms. - + - + + + - - - - - - + + + + + + -### Why do companies use PostHog? +### Why do companies use SurveyMonkey? -According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companies use PostHog because: +According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), customers choose SurveyMonkey because: -1. **It's many tools in one:** PostHog can replace Survicate (surveys), [Amplitude](/blog/posthog-vs-amplitude) (analytics), and [Statsig](/blog/posthog-vs-statsig) (A/B testing and feature flags). This simplifies workflows and ensures all product data is in one place. +1. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy SurveyMonkey is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. -2. **They need a complete picture of users:** PostHog includes every tool necessary to understand users and build better products. This means gathering feedback with user surveys, creating funnels to track conversion, watching replays to see where users get stuck, and testing solutions with A/B tests. +1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers value how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. -3. **Pricing is transparent and scalable:** Reviewers appreciate how PostHog's pricing scales as they grow. There's a [generous free tier](/pricing). Companies eligible for [PostHog for Startups](/startups) also get $50k in additional free credits. +3. **It has pre-built reporting tools:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. > #### Bottom line > -> For teams looking for all the tools they need to improve their products, PostHog makes for a great alternative. This is especially true for startups and scaleups thanks to it having a generous free tier. - -
+> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which will be cheaper for you. ## 2. Sprig @@ -106,6 +98,8 @@ Sprig is a great replacement for Survicate, especially if you want to dive deepe + + @@ -131,59 +125,69 @@ According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), custome
-## 3. SurveyMonkey +## 3. PostHog -- **Founded:** 2017 -- **Most similar to:** Hotjar -- **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers +- **Founded:** 2020 +- **Similar to:** Hotjar, Pendo +- **Typical users:** Engineers and product teams -![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718775451/posthog.com/contents/surveymonkey.webp) +![PostHog](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/screenshots/feature-flags.png) -### What is SurveyMonkey? +### What is PostHog? -Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. +[PostHog](/) (that's us ๐Ÿ‘‹) is an open-source platform that combines surveys, product analytics, session replay, A/B testing, and feature flags. This means it's not only an alternative to Survicate, but also tools like [Mixpanel](/blog/posthog-vs-mixpanel) and [LaunchDarkly](/blog/posthog-vs-launchdarkly). -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is about half of the 878 that use Survicate. +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of June 2024, 4,661 of the top million websites deploy PostHog, which is more than the 978 that use Survicate. #### Key features -- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. +- ๐Ÿ’ฌ **Surveys:** Target surveys by event or user properties. Templates for [net promoter score (NPS)](/templates/nps-survey), [product-market fit (PMF)](/templates/pmf-survey) surveys, and more. -- ๐Ÿ“ฑ **Multi-platform:** Send surveys in mobile apps, email, share-able links, and even in text messages. - -- ๐Ÿ”Œ **Integrations:** Connects with analytics tools and other tools you already using for your workflow, like Slack, Teams, and Hubspot. +- ๐Ÿ“ˆ **Product analytics:** Custom trends, funnels, user paths, retention analysis, and segment user cohorts. Also, direct [SQL querying](/docs/product-analytics/sql) for power users. -### How does SurveyMonkey compare to Survicate? +- ๐Ÿ“บ **Session replays:** View exactly how users are using your site. Includes event timelines, console logs, network activity, and 90-day data retention. -SurveyMonkey is the most similar alternative to Survicate on this list. They have almost all the same features and support all the same platforms. +- ๐Ÿงช **A/B tests:** Experiment in your app with up to nine test variations and track impact on primary and secondary metrics. Auto-calculate test duration, sample size, and statistical significance. - +- ๐Ÿšฉ **Feature flags:** Rollout features safely with [local evaluation](/docs/feature-flags/local-evaluation) (for faster performance), JSON payloads, and instant rollbacks. + +### How does PostHog compare to Survicate? + +PostHog and Survicate have similar capabilities when it comes to surveys but differ on other features. PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. + +On the other hand, Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms, such as mobile app, emails, and shareable-links. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile โ€“ although all of its other features are available on apps. + +PostHog and Survicate both offer integrations so that you can send your survey data to your other tools. However, PostHog's integrations requires basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks), whereas Survicates integrations are all 1-click. + + - + + + - - - - - - + + + + + + -### Why do companies use SurveyMonkey? +### Why do companies use PostHog? -According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), customers choose SurveyMonkey because: +According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companies use PostHog because: -1. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy SurveyMonkey is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. +1. **It's many tools in one:** PostHog can replace Survicate (surveys), [Amplitude](/blog/posthog-vs-amplitude) (analytics), and [Statsig](/blog/posthog-vs-statsig) (A/B testing and feature flags). This simplifies workflows and ensures all product data is in one place. -1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers value how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. +2. **They need a complete picture of users:** PostHog includes every tool necessary to understand users and build better products. This means gathering feedback with user surveys, creating funnels to track conversion, watching replays to see where users get stuck, and testing solutions with A/B tests. -3. **It has pre-built reporting tools:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. +3. **Pricing is transparent and scalable:** Reviewers appreciate how PostHog's pricing scales as they grow. There's a [generous free tier](/pricing). Companies eligible for [PostHog for Startups](/startups) also get $50k in additional free credits. > #### Bottom line > -> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which will be cheaper for you. - +> For teams looking for all the tools they need to improve their products, PostHog makes for a great alternative. This is especially true for startups and scaleups thanks to it having a generous free tier. +
## 4. Hotjar @@ -218,6 +222,8 @@ Hotjar and Survicate have comparable features when it comes to surveys. Hotjar i + + @@ -278,6 +284,8 @@ Pendo includes all of the key survey features that Survicate does and, unlike mo + + @@ -337,6 +345,8 @@ When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things as Survicate + + @@ -398,6 +408,8 @@ Crazy Egg has a few features Survicate doesn't, including basic analytics and A/ + + From 9841ede7fd7995bdc2fc4bf20312fbd7e705a8e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2024 17:05:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] tweaks --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 8 +++----- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index 316b2b22f8b0..aee2ac1e89db 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ import { ComparisonRow } from 'components/ComparisonTable/row' Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy Pendo as of June 2024. This is about half of the 878 that use Survicate. +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy SurveyMonkey as of June 2024. This is about half of the 978 that use Survicate. #### Key features @@ -153,11 +153,9 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of ### How does PostHog compare to Survicate? -PostHog and Survicate have similar capabilities when it comes to surveys but differ on other features. PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. +The main differences are that Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms and have 1-click integrations for sending survey data to other tools. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile apps and although it supports integrations, these require basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks). -On the other hand, Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms, such as mobile app, emails, and shareable-links. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile โ€“ although all of its other features are available on apps. - -PostHog and Survicate both offer integrations so that you can send your survey data to your other tools. However, PostHog's integrations requires basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks), whereas Survicates integrations are all 1-click. +On the other hand, PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. From 470f5387a1125e130453ce7e96bef06fd362087a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:42:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] changes --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 129 ++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 54 insertions(+), 75 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index aee2ac1e89db..d07c7eb54641 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -15,61 +15,7 @@ tags: import { ComparisonTable } from 'components/ComparisonTable' import { ComparisonRow } from 'components/ComparisonTable/row' -## 1. SurveyMonkey - -- **Founded:** 2017 -- **Most similar to:** Hotjar -- **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers - -![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718775451/posthog.com/contents/surveymonkey.webp) - -### What is SurveyMonkey? - -Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. - -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy SurveyMonkey as of June 2024. This is about half of the 978 that use Survicate. - -#### Key features - -- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. - -- ๐Ÿ“ฑ **Multi-platform:** Send surveys in mobile apps, email, share-able links, and even in text messages. - -- ๐Ÿ”Œ **Integrations:** Connects with analytics tools and other tools you already using for your workflow, like Slack, Teams, and Hubspot. - -### How does SurveyMonkey compare to Survicate? - -SurveyMonkey is the most similar alternative to Survicate on this list. They have almost all the same features and support all the same platforms. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -### Why do companies use SurveyMonkey? - -According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), customers choose SurveyMonkey because: - -1. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy SurveyMonkey is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. - -1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers value how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. - -3. **It has pre-built reporting tools:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. - -> #### Bottom line -> -> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which will be cheaper for you. - -## 2. Sprig +## 1. Sprig - **Founded:** 2017 - **Most similar to:** Hotjar @@ -103,9 +49,6 @@ Sprig is a great replacement for Survicate, especially if you want to dive deepe - - - @@ -125,7 +68,7 @@ According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sprig/reviews), custome
-## 3. PostHog +## 2. PostHog - **Founded:** 2020 - **Similar to:** Hotjar, Pendo @@ -155,7 +98,7 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of The main differences are that Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms and have 1-click integrations for sending survey data to other tools. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile apps and although it supports integrations, these require basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks). -On the other hand, PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like product analytics, A/B testing, and session replays. +On the other hand, PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like [product analytics](/product-analytics), [A/B testing](/ab-testing), and [session replays](/session-replay). @@ -165,9 +108,6 @@ On the other hand, PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like - - - @@ -187,6 +127,57 @@ According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companie
+## 3. SurveyMonkey + +- **Founded:** 2017 +- **Most similar to:** Hotjar +- **Typical users:** Product teams and UX researchers + +![SurveyMonkey](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1718775451/posthog.com/contents/surveymonkey.webp) + +### What is SurveyMonkey? + +Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. + +According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy SurveyMonkey as of June 2024. This is about half of the 978 that use Survicate. + +#### Key features + +- ๐Ÿ“ **Surveys:** Ask users questions to hear their opinions on features, flows, and what you should build next. + +- ๐Ÿ“ฑ **Multi-platform:** Send surveys in mobile apps, email, share-able links, and even in text messages. + +- ๐Ÿ”Œ **Integrations:** Connects with analytics tools and other tools you already using for your workflow, like Slack, Teams, and Hubspot. + +### How does SurveyMonkey compare to Survicate? + +SurveyMonkey is the most similar alternative to Survicate on this list. They have almost all the same features and support all the same platforms. + + + + + + + + + + + + +### Why do companies use SurveyMonkey? + +According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), customers choose SurveyMonkey because: + +1. **It's easy to use:** Reviewers note how easy SurveyMonkey is to set up and use. This means they can go from idea to actionable learnings quickly. + +1. **It supports many integrations:** Reviewers value how easy it is to integrate survey answers into existing workflows and apps. + +3. **It has pre-built reporting tools:** Reviewers appreciate that they can easily interpret results and gain actionable insights from the collected data. + +> #### Bottom line +> +> SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which will be cheaper for you. + ## 4. Hotjar - **Founded:** 2014 @@ -225,9 +216,6 @@ Hotjar and Survicate have comparable features when it comes to surveys. Hotjar i - - - @@ -287,9 +275,6 @@ Pendo includes all of the key survey features that Survicate does and, unlike mo - - - @@ -348,9 +333,6 @@ When it comes to surveys, Lucky Orange does many of the same things as Survicate - - - @@ -411,9 +393,6 @@ Crazy Egg has a few features Survicate doesn't, including basic analytics and A/ - - - From 9c2578581fb81e3282c438815d61c8f36fe061b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior539 Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 14:39:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/10] Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Andy Vandervell <92976667+andyvan-ph@users.noreply.github.com> --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index d07c7eb54641..fe455d47616c 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -96,9 +96,9 @@ According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/PostHog), as of ### How does PostHog compare to Survicate? -The main differences are that Survicate supports sending surveys on more platforms and have 1-click integrations for sending survey data to other tools. PostHog doesn't yet offer surveys on mobile apps and although it supports integrations, these require basic technical setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks). +Survicate supports platforms PostHog doesn't yet, such as surveys for mobile apps. It also offers 1-click integrations for sending survey data to other tools, whereas PostHog requires some basic setup using [webhooks](/docs/webhooks). -On the other hand, PostHog includes entire features Survicate doesn't have, like [product analytics](/product-analytics), [A/B testing](/ab-testing), and [session replays](/session-replay). +But, while Survicate goes slightly deeper on survey features, PostHog integrates entire tools Survicate doesn't, such as [session replays](/session-replay), [product analytics](/product-analytics), and [A/B testing](/ab-testing). This makes it easier to connect survey data to real users, and real sessions. @@ -139,7 +139,6 @@ According to [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/posthog/reviews), companie Like Survicate, SurveyMonkey is a tool which solely focuses on surveys. It has every feature you could ever need when it comes to sending surveys and collecting feedback, but it doesn't provide any of the other features that other alternatives on this list to do. -According to [BuiltWith](https://trends.builtwith.com/analytics/Survey-Monkey), 450 of the top million websites deploy SurveyMonkey as of June 2024. This is about half of the 978 that use Survicate. #### Key features @@ -178,6 +177,8 @@ According to [reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews), > > SurveyMonkey is a solid option if all you're looking for is surveys. SurveyMonkey charges per team seat while Survicate charges per survey response, so it's best to compare their pricing to see which will be cheaper for you. +
+ ## 4. Hotjar - **Founded:** 2014 From 37e0ef9e377cc241cf81e6b9e6a302fcb25f3353 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lior Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2024 15:54:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/10] comments --- contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx index fe455d47616c..dced5719bdda 100644 --- a/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx +++ b/contents/blog/best-survicate-alternatives.mdx @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ --- title: 'The best Survicate alternatives & competitors, compared' -date: 2024-07-04 +date: 2024-07-09 author: - lior-neu-ner rootpage: /blog featuredImage: >- - https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/posthog-alternatives/posthog-alternatives.jpeg + https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1720536764/posthog.com/contents/surveys-hog.png featuredImageType: full category: General tags: @@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ According to G2 reviews, customers use Lucky Orange because: - **Similar to:** Lucky Orange, Hotjar - **Typical users:** Marketers and UX designers -![Lucky Orange](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/clarity-alternatives/luckyorange.png) +![Crazy Egg](https://res.cloudinary.com/dmukukwp6/image/upload/v1710055416/posthog.com/contents/images/blog/hotjar-alternatives/crazy-egg.png) ### What is Crazy Egg?