LimeSurvey

LimeSurvey is an open-source web-based survey platform for creating online questionnaires, polls, and forms. It supports advanced survey logic, flexible theming, and multiple deployment options for organizations that need control over data and workflows.

Key Features

• Survey editor with many question types, templates, and reusable components
• Advanced logic including branching, skip logic, conditions, and quotas
• Multiple distribution modes: public links, invite-only tokens, password-protected access, and QR codes
• Response collection, statistics, and exports for downstream analysis
• Multilingual surveys and localization support
• Custom branding and theming (fonts, colors, custom CSS/JavaScript)
• Extensible plugin ecosystem and integrations (for example LDAP and SAML)
• RemoteControl API for automation and external integration
• Security features such as anonymization options and two-factor authentication

Use Cases

• Customer, employee, or stakeholder feedback programs
• Academic, public sector, or market research surveys with complex logic
• Privacy-sensitive internal questionnaires and compliance-oriented data collection

LimeSurvey is a mature, feature-rich alternative to hosted survey tools, combining a powerful survey engine with customization, automation options, and strong control over data handling for teams of many sizes.