Likert Scale Questions 2026: 7 Tools Compared
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Learn how Likert scales work, see copy-ready examples, avoid common mistakes and compare seven free and paid survey tools in 2026.
The best free survey maker for unlimited responses depends on what “free” means to you. SpaceForms is the strongest modern option if you want unlimited collection, AI-generated surveys and a no-account trial. Google Forms is the safest all-round free choice, while Tally offers the best combination of unlimited submissions and advanced features. Typeform has the best design, but its free plan allows only 10 responses per month.
Prices and limits below were checked on 8 September 2026. Prices are shown in US dollars because that is how the providers publish them; UK checkout prices may differ.
| Tool | Best for | Free responses | Account required | Free export | Paid entry price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceForms | AI-generated surveys | Unlimited collection; 10 visible responses shown on the product page | No account required to create | CSV/JSON shown; check the free-plan details | $14/month or $144/year for Pro |
| Google Forms | General-purpose surveys | No normal per-form cap published; technical limits apply at high volumes | Google account required to create | Google Sheets and CSV | $0; no separate Forms price found |
| Tally | Advanced free forms | Unlimited submissions under fair-use rules | Can start without signing up; account needed to save and manage | Data access and integrations available; exact standalone export wording should be checked | $24/month for Pro |
| SurveyPlanet | Unlimited basic surveys | Unlimited surveys, questions and responses | Account required | No; export is a Pro feature | $20/month or $180/year for Pro |
| Typeform | Design and presentation | 10 responses per month | Email/account required | Spreadsheet export included | $39/month, or $28/month billed annually |
| Jotform | Payments, files and workflows | 100 submissions per month and five forms | Account required | Check the current account plan | $34/month when billed annually |
| SurveyMonkey | Established research tools | 25 viewable responses per survey and 10 questions | Account required | No; export is a paid feature | $99/month for Standard Monthly |
Only some of these services offer unlimited or effectively unlimited free collection: SpaceForms, Google Forms, Tally and SurveyPlanet. Typeform, Jotform and SurveyMonkey impose clear free-plan caps. Collection, visibility and export are separate issues, so a tool can accept responses without giving you unlimited access to the resulting data.
SpaceForms is the best fit for someone searching for a free survey maker with unlimited responses and a quick start. It is free to use, supports unlimited responses, does not require an account to create a form and can generate a survey from a description using AI.
The important qualification is visibility. The product page shows 10 visible responses while promoting unlimited collection, so check how many responses you can view and export before relying on it for a large project. SpaceForms is newer and less established than the larger platforms, with fewer integrations than Typeform, Jotform and SurveyMonkey. Its free NPS and CSAT calculators are useful extras for those specific survey tasks.
Choose it if: you want unlimited collection, AI-assisted creation and no account required to begin. Choose another platform if you need a mature integration ecosystem.
Google Forms is the safest general-purpose choice for most personal and small-business surveys. It costs $0 with a Google account, sends responses to Google Sheets and supports CSV downloads. Respondents can answer without a Google account.
Google does not publish a normal per-form response cap, but it does document technical thresholds. Above 50,000 responses, some summaries and individual-response views stop working; linked Sheets synchronisation can be affected above 100,000 responses. That makes it effectively unlimited for ordinary surveys, rather than unlimited in every technical sense.
Choose it if: you want a familiar tool with straightforward spreadsheet handling.
Tally’s free plan includes unlimited forms and unlimited submissions subject to fair-use rules. It also includes features such as conditional logic, payments, signatures, file uploads, integrations and notifications. The free plan retains Tally branding. Pro was listed at $24 per month on Tally’s pricing page.
Choose it if: you need more form functionality than a basic questionnaire provides, while keeping response collection free.
SurveyPlanet allows unlimited free surveys, questions and responses, alongside anonymous surveys and basic reports. The trade-off is data export: SurveyPlanet lists exporting as a Pro feature. Pro was $20 per month or $180 per year when checked on its pricing page.
Choose it if: you mainly need to collect and inspect responses online. Avoid it if downloading the results is essential and you do not want to pay.
Typeform is the strongest design-led option here. Its free plan includes unlimited typeforms, design flexibility, logic, embedding and spreadsheet export. The limit is 10 responses per month across the account, making the free tier more suitable for testing than for a live high-volume survey. The restriction is documented by Typeform.
Paid pricing was $39 per month, or $28 per month when billed annually, on the current pricing page.
Choose it if: appearance and presentation matter more than unlimited free collection.
Jotform’s free Starter plan includes its feature set but limits users to five forms, 100 monthly submissions and 500 total submission storage. The plan also includes 100 MB of storage. Bronze was listed at $34 per month when billed annually on Jotform’s pricing page.
Choose it if: your form involves payments, file uploads or workflow steps. It is not suitable for a high-volume free survey.
SurveyMonkey’s Basic plan allows unlimited surveys, but each survey is limited to 10 questions and 25 viewable responses. Exports are paid features, according to SurveyMonkey’s individual pricing information. Standard Monthly was listed at $99 per month.
Choose it if: you need an established research platform for a small test or demonstration. It offers weak value for a large free survey.
SpaceForms, Google Forms, Tally and SurveyPlanet offer unlimited or effectively unlimited free response collection. Their visibility, export and technical limits differ.
SpaceForms is the strongest fit when you want unlimited collection, AI-generated surveys and no account required to create a form. Google Forms is the safer choice for familiar spreadsheet-based workflows.
SpaceForms lets you create a form without an account. Tally also allows users to start creating without signing up, although an account is needed to save and manage forms.
SurveyPlanet explicitly includes anonymous surveys on its free plan. For any platform, avoid asking for names or email addresses if they are not needed, and check the provider’s data-handling information before promising complete anonymity.
No. Typeform’s free plan allows 10 responses per month across the account, despite allowing unlimited forms.
