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Survey Solutions

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Spec score 8.7 #12 of 131 in Survey Software

What it is

Survey Solutions is free survey data collection software developed in the World Bank’s Data group. Its Questionnaire Designer supports multilingual forms, collaboration, online and tablet testing, compiler guidance, and formatted PDF output. Survey questions can include nested rosters, answer piping, linked or cascading questions, barcodes, pictures, audio, and external sensor data. Macros, calculated variables, lookup tables, validation, and paradata monitoring provide ways to control interview flow and check data quality. Survey modes include offline tablet interviews, browser-based surveys, phone interviews, and mixed-mode studies. GIS tools support collecting location, distance, and area data, geofencing, and offline interviewer guidance using satellite images and GPS. REST APIs support custom dashboards, reports, external database connections, and automated quality controls; its R package covers almost all API calls. Server components can be deployed on premises or in the cloud using documented Docker, AWS, Azure, and Windows Server options. The free server and tablet components are available as downloads, with no use restrictions for public or private companies. Users provide their own tablets and server hosting. Self-hosted administrators handle backups, updates, and ongoing maintenance. The software is listed for Android, API, Linux, self-hosted, web, and Windows.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Survey Solutions is free survey data collection software developed in the World Bank’s Data group.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Intended users
The maker lists National Statistical Offices, NGOs, universities, think tanks, and private survey firms among its clients and partners.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Deployment
Server components can run on premises or in the cloud, with documented Docker, AWS, Azure, and Windows Server deployment options.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Integrations
The platform provides REST APIs for custom dashboards, reports, external database connections, and automated quality controls; its R package covers almost all available API calls.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Support
The maker offers searchable documentation, instructional videos, a user forum, and release notes; its support guidance directs how-to questions to the public forum.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Founded
2012Read 23 Sep 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Data quality
Users can validate answers and control interview flow with macros, calculated variables, lookup tables, and paradata monitoring.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
External services
Optional integrations include Google reCAPTCHA and Maps, Esri mapping, Amazon SES and S3, and Twilio SendGrid; some services may incur charges.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
GIS
GIS features include location, distance, and area data collection, geofencing, and offline interviewer guidance using satellite images and GPS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Hosting responsibility
For a self-hosted installation, administrators are responsible for backups, updates, and ongoing maintenance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Logic branching
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Mobile requirements
The Interviewer app requires an Android tablet with Android 8.0 or later and at least 2 GB RAM.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Platform limits
The web interviewer requires an internet connection at all times and does not support geography questions; barcode questions appear as text and picture questions allow image upload only.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Question types
Questionnaires can use nested rosters, answer piping, cascading and linked questions, barcodes, pictures, audio, and external sensor data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Reach
The maker’s About page says the software is used in more than 150 countries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Response analytics
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Survey design
The Questionnaire Designer supports multilingual questionnaires, collaboration, online and tablet testing, compiler guidance, and formatted PDF output.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions
Survey modes
The software supports offline tablet CAPI, browser-based CAWI, phone interviews through CATI, and mixed-mode surveys.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mysurvey.solutions

Plans and prices

Free Free Survey server and tablet components are available as free downloads · No restrictions on use by public or private companies Read 20 Sep 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions
Free Survey Solutions software Free Server and tablet components available as a free download; user must provide tablets and server hosting Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.mysurvey.solutions

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports multilingual questionnaire design and collaboration
  • Offers offline tablet, browser, phone, and mixed-mode surveys
  • GIS tools include geofencing and offline guidance
  • REST APIs support dashboards, reports, and quality controls
  • Free downloads have no company-use restrictions

Limits

  • Self-hosted administrators handle backups, updates, and maintenance
  • Web interviewer requires a constant internet connection
  • Interviewer app requires an Android tablet with Android 8.0 or later and 2 GB RAM
  • Some optional external services may incur charges

Who it suits

Survey Solutions suits organizations collecting survey data through tablet, browser, phone, or mixed-mode interviews. Listed users include statistical offices, NGOs, universities, think tanks, and private survey firms.

Verdict

Survey Solutions covers questionnaire design, multiple interview modes, GIS, and API connections, with free server and tablet downloads. Account for hosting and maintenance responsibilities, and review the web interviewer’s connection and question limits before choosing a deployment.

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