TapVoter vs SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is a powerful survey platform, but it's not built for elections. Their free plan only shows 25 responses and costs $39-$99/month for basic features. TapVoter is purpose-built for secure voting and completely free forever.
Save $468+/Year
SurveyMonkey's basic plan costs $39/month. TapVoter is completely free forever.
See All Responses
SurveyMonkey hides responses after 25 on free plan. TapVoter shows all votes always.
Election Security
Built for voting with access codes, voter management, and election integrity features.
Cost Comparison
See exactly how much you save
| Feature | TapVoter | SurveyMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $0 | $39-$99 |
| Annual Cost | $0 | $384-$1,188 |
| Response Limit (Free) | Unlimited | 25 viewable |
| Survey/Election Limit | Unlimited | 3 on free plan |
| Question Limit | Unlimited | 10 on free plan |
| Data Export | Free | Paid only |
| Team Collaboration | Free | $25-$75/user |
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | TapVoter Free Forever | SurveyMonkey $39-$99/month |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Free Plan Available | Completely free forever | Limited to 25 viewable responses |
| Unlimited Voters/Responses | No limits on voters or elections | 25-unlimited based on plan ($39-$99/mo) |
| Free Plan Response Limit | Unlimited responses always | 100 responses max, only 25 viewable |
| Number of Surveys/Elections | Unlimited elections | 3 surveys on free, unlimited on paid |
| Questions per Survey | Unlimited positions/questions | 10 questions max on free plan |
| Data Export | Export results anytime | Paid plans only |
| Election & Voting Features | ||
| Built for Elections | Purpose-built for voting | Survey tool, not election-focused |
| Ranked-Choice Voting | Built-in instant runoff | Not available |
| Anonymous Voting | Complete voter privacy | LimitedAnonymous surveys possible |
| Secure Access Codes | Unique 9-character codes | Email or open links only |
| Voter Eligibility Control | Import and manage voter lists | LimitedBasic collector controls |
| Duplicate Vote Prevention | One vote per access code | LimitedIP/cookie limiting |
| Language Support | ||
| Number of Languages | 27+ languages included | 58 languages available |
| RTL Language Support | Arabic, Hebrew fully supported | RTL support available |
| Custom Language Labels | Full customization included | LimitedLimited on lower plans |
| Multilingual in Same Election | Admin sets election language | One language per survey |
| Security & Integrity | ||
| Election Integrity Lock | No changes after voting starts | Can edit anytime |
| Audit Trail | Basic tracking only | LimitedBasic tracking only |
| Voter Verification | Secure access codes | LimitedEmail verification only |
| Results Transparency | Real-time results for admins | Real-time analytics |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No Account for Voters | Just need access code | No account needed |
| Mobile Optimized | Responsive voting interface | Mobile responsive |
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | Quick setup |
| Voter Experience | Simple, focused on voting | Professional surveys |
⚠️ The SurveyMonkey Response Trap
SurveyMonkey's free plan has a major limitation that catches many users off guard:
- •Only 25 viewable responses: After 25 people respond, you can't see any more responses unless you pay
- •Data held hostage: They collect up to 100 responses but won't show them to you without payment
- •No export on free plan: You can't even export the 25 responses you can see
- •Immediate upgrade pressure: Mid-election, you're forced to pay or lose access to your data
TapVoter never limits your responses. Whether you have 10 voters or 10,000, you can always see and export all results for free.
Best For Different Needs
Choose TapVoter For:
- Any type of voting or elections
- Organizations needing secure, verified voting
- Free, unlimited responses
- Ranked-choice voting needs
- Anonymous voting requirements
- Budget-conscious organizations
SurveyMonkey Better For:
- Complex market research surveys
- Advanced survey logic and branching
- A/B testing features
- Enterprise integrations
- Text analysis tools
- Companies with survey budgets
Stop Paying for Basic Voting Features
Why pay $468+ per year for SurveyMonkey when TapVoter gives you unlimited elections, unlimited voters, and better voting features completely free?
No credit card • No hidden limits • Just free voting
Learn more about TapVoter