Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Simplesat

Replace Simplesat with a custom build. Customer Satisfaction Survey Tool, CSAT & NPS (Net Promoter Score) Software

Few Days
79 features16 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 79 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 79 features

Integrations(14 features)

Autotask Integration

Direct integration with Autotask helpdesk for embedded surveys and customer syncing

BrightGauge Integration

Import and sync Simplesat answers for use in BrightGauge dashboards and reports

ConnectWise Integration

Direct integration with ConnectWise helpdesk for embedded surveys and customer syncing

Custom IntegrationsPremium

Dedicated team crafts and maintains custom integrations with any CRM, helpdesk, or third-party tool

Freshdesk Integration

Direct integration with Freshdesk helpdesk for embedded surveys

+9 more in this category

Reporting(10 features)

Advanced Filtering

Filter by date ranges, company, customer, team member, and custom attributes with bookmarkable URLs

Answers Drilldown

Click on stats to reveal exact feedback matching specific criteria with full transparency into who said what

Automated Reports

Schedule routine data exports for automated reporting and effortless data management

Custom Dashboards

Create tailored dashboards by selecting relevant widgets for precise insights

Feedback Details View

Stream of incoming feedback from all surveys with filtering, CSV export, and ability to add tags and private notes

+5 more in this category

Security(8 features)

Custom RolesPremium

Granular control over workspace permissions with custom role creation

Directory SyncPremium

Keep user accounts in sync with organization's IdP for seamless user management

Enterprise SSOPremium

Facilitate easy access via organization's IdP supporting SAML and OIDC for streamlined authentication

Granular User Permissions

Configure access levels with roles like Admin, Manager, Collaborator, and Billing for appropriate visibility

SIEM Activity StreamPremium

Directly stream user activity logs to your SIEM system for enhanced security monitoring

+3 more in this category

Support(6 features)

Dedicated Customer Success ManagerPremium

Partner with customer success managers dedicated to helping leverage Simplesat for satisfaction goals

Design and Code SupportPremium

Support for custom CSS customization and email template design assistance

Email Support

Email support available for all plan levels

Live Chat Support

Chat support available 24/7 through green button in Simplesat interface

Migration Assistance

Expert support for seamless migration from another tool or data import

+1 more in this category

Delivery Methods(4 features)

Direct Email Delivery

Send email surveys directly from Simplesat with one-time, ongoing, and event-triggered options

Direct Link Surveys

Generate direct survey links and QR codes for use anywhere including physical spaces

Email Embed

One-click survey embeds in Gmail and Outlook email signatures with dynamic placeholders for ticket ID and customer email

Web Embed Surveys

Conduct surveys directly on website or app with smart rules to target appropriate audience

Email Features(3 features)

Custom Email TemplatesPremium

Collaborate with Simplesat for custom email templates aligned with branding

Personalized Emails

Customize intro/outro content with rich formatting, first name and company placeholders, and design templates

Send from Custom Domain

Connect your domain to Simplesat so survey emails come directly from you instead of simplesat-mail.com

Survey Features(3 features)

Conditional Logic

Follow-up questions triggered based on sentiment, rating, choice, or comment presence with visibility rules

Multi-Question Surveys

Unlimited questions per survey with card-style transitions and real-time answer saving

Multiple Question Types

Multiple choice, multi-select, sliders, and open-ended comments for diverse feedback collection

Survey Types(3 features)

CES (Customer Effort Score) Surveys

Measures customer effort with 1-7 scale to assess ease of service resolution

CSAT Surveys

Customer Satisfaction surveys with 2, 3, 4, and 5-scale options that can be embedded in helpdesks, email signatures, or sent directly

NPS (Net Promoter Score) Surveys

Licensed Net Promoter Score surveys with 0-10 sliding scale for measuring customer loyalty

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Simplesat

Monthly$119/mo
Yearly$1.4k/yr
5-Year Total$7.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.2k
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $3.6k
SaaS
$4.3k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $5.9k
SaaS
$7.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 79 features at easy complexity.

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