Checkbox

checkbox.com
Survey & Feedback
Weekend Project

Research-grade surveys. Data sovereignty. On your terms.

How to Replace Checkbox

Overview

Checkbox is a secure, flexible survey software platform that empowers research-driven teams worldwide to gather insights from customers, employees, and stakeholders. Since 2002, it has helped thousands of organizations create and run surveys with powerful analytics, customization options, and industry-leading security compliance.

Features

33 features across 14 categories

Analytics(1)

Analytics & Reporting

Easy-to-use reporting and analytics tools to drive actionable insights and meaningful change

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Compliance(3)

BAA for HIPAA Compliant

Business Associate Agreement available for HIPAA compliance requirements

CAHPS Compliance

CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) compliant survey templates and features

PIPEDA Ready

Platform configured to meet PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) requirements

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Core Functionality(3)

Advanced Questions & Logic

Create complex survey logic and conditional branching for sophisticated survey flows

Unlimited Questions

Add unlimited questions to surveys without restrictions on question count

Unlimited Surveys & Responses

Create and distribute unlimited surveys with unlimited responses across all hosting options

Customization(5)

Branded Look and Feel

Build surveys with custom domains, email servers, logos, and brand styling for a tailored customer experience

Custom Domain & Email

Use your own domain for both email and surveys for complete branding control

No-Code Editor

WYSIWYG editor that allows users to add advanced logic, customize look, and send campaigns without developer collaboration

Own Mail Server & DomainPremium

Use your own mail server and domain for complete email infrastructure control

Source Code AccessPremium

Access to source code for white-label customers for deep customization

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Deployment(4)

Cloud Hosting

Hosted survey platform with immediate access and no installation required

Multi-Region Hosting

Hosting options available in US, Canada, Australia, and EU for data sovereignty

On-Premises HostingPremium

Self-host Checkbox on your own servers for complete data control and security

White-Label HostingPremium

Completely customizable white-label solution with flexible licensing options

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Distribution(3)

Campaign Manager

Deliver personal, powerful, and targeted survey experiences through multiple channels to meet respondents where they are

Email Campaigns

Support for more than 25,000 emails per month in Cloud hosting

SMS/Text CampaignsPremium

Optional SMS and text message campaign distribution capabilities

Integration(4)

Active Directory IntegrationPremium

Integrate with Active Directory for user management and authentication

REST API

RESTful API for programmatic access and integration with external systems

Webhooks

Webhook support for real-time data synchronization with external applications

Zapier Integration

Integration with Zapier for connecting Checkbox with hundreds of other applications

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Localization(1)

Multi-Language Surveys and Admin

Support surveys and administrative interfaces in multiple languages

Onboarding(1)

First Sketch in 24 Hours

Rapid survey creation capability with initial sketch available within 24 hours

Performance(1)

Load BalancingPremium

Distribute survey traffic across multiple servers for improved performance

Personalization(1)

Dynamic User Profiles

Drive personalization by updating user profiles with custom data or enabling respondents to update their own profiles

Security(2)

Industry-Leading Security & Permissions

Advanced security features, hosting options, and granular permission management to protect data

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Integrate with enterprise SSO systems for secure user authentication

Support(3)

Developer SupportPremium

Specialized technical support for developers integrating Checkbox

Email & Zoom SupportPremium

Email support combined with Zoom call capabilities for real-time review and guidance

Email Support

Standard email-based customer support for troubleshooting and questions

Templates(1)

Unlimited Style Templates

Access unlimited customizable survey templates for different use cases

Pricing

Cloud

Custom
  • Unlimited Surveys & Responses
  • Unlimited Questions
  • First sketch in 24 hours
  • Unlimited Style Templates
  • Advanced Questions & Logic
  • Multi-Language Surveys and Admin
  • More than 25,000 emails per month
  • Email support
  • Optional SMS/Text campaigns
  • US, CAN, AUS and EU Hosting options
  • Use your own domain for email and surveys
  • BAA for HIPAA Compliant
  • Email & Zoom Support

On-Premises

Custom
  • Unlimited Surveys & Responses
  • Unlimited Questions
  • Unlimited Style Templates
  • Advanced Questions & Logic
  • Multi-Language Surveys and Admin
  • Host on your own servers
  • Use your own mail server & domain
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Load Balancing
  • Support
  • BAA for HIPAA Compliant
  • Email & Zoom Support

White-Label

Custom
  • Flexible licensing options
  • Completely customizable environment
  • Natively integrate Checkbox functionality
  • Email & Zoom Support
  • Options Developer Support
  • Access to source code and updates

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Checkbox. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Checkbox alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 33 features.

Buy Checkbox

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Checkbox saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 33 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

Active DirectoryREST APIWebhooksZapier