The Problem
Why teams leave SurveyMonkey
Question limits (10) on Basic plan
Response viewing limits without paid plan
Per-user pricing for team collaboration
Advanced logic and branching on higher tiers only
Data export restrictions on lower plans
Branding and white-label require Enterprise
What We Build Instead
Your custom forms & surveys tool
Survey platform with unlimited questions and responses
Advanced logic, branching, and piping
White-label surveys with your branding
Real-time analytics and cross-tabulation
Automated survey distribution and reminders
Data export in any format — your data, your way
The Math
SurveyMonkey vs. custom build
Based on 10 seats at $39/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying SurveyMonkey
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 10 seats
-$4,856
-31% less than SurveyMonkey
Pricing Breakdown
SurveyMonkey tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across SurveyMonkey's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Advantage | $39/mo | $33/mo | Unlimited surveys, Unlimited questions, Custom branding, Data exports |
| Team Advantage | $25/mo | $21/mo | 3+ users, Shared asset library, Custom themes, Collaboration tools |
| Team Premier | $75/mo | $63/mo | Advanced analytics, Multilingual surveys, Cross-tab reporting, Phone support |
| Enterprise | $120/mo | $100/mo | HIPAA compliance, SSO, Admin dashboard, White-label surveys |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $8,000–$20,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From SurveyMonkey to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off SurveyMonkey in 2-5 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
0.5 weeksInventory existing surveys, templates, and analysis requirements
Architecture & Design
0.5-1 weeksDesign survey engine with branching logic and analytics
Core Development
1-2 weeksBuild survey builder, distribution engine, and analytics dashboard
Data Migration & Testing
0.5-1 weeksRecreate active surveys, migrate historical data, test logic paths
Deployment & Training
0.5 weeksLaunch platform and train team on survey creation and analysis
Total build time
2-5 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of SurveyMonkey features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | SurveyMonkey | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey Builder | |||
| Branching & Skip Logic | |||
| Multiple Question Types | |||
| Email Distribution | |||
| Analytics & Cross-tabs | |||
| White-label Surveys | |||
| Data Export | |||
| Multilingual Surveys | |||
| SurveyMonkey Audience | Use dedicated panel providers for audience research | ||
| Unlimited Questions & Responses | No question or response limits on any plan |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what SurveyMonkey offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From SurveyMonkey to ownership in 2-5 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your SurveyMonkey usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom forms & surveys tool with only the features you need. 2-5 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from SurveyMonkey, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.