How to Build Your Own SmartSurvey
Replace SmartSurvey with a custom build. Go beyond surveys & forms – transform feedback into smarter decisions
Build Difficulty: 3/5
Plan for 1-2 weeks of building with AI assistance
Estimated Timeline
Based on 102 features at 1-2 Weeks difficulty, expect about 1-2 weeks with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 102 features
Distribution(15 features)
Access to millions of respondents across 70+ countries for survey distribution
Manage contact lists for survey distribution
Send surveys via email with built-in tracking and reminders
Run surveys offline or in kiosk mode
Enter responses manually from paper surveys
+10 more in this category
Analysis(11 features)
Advanced tools for analyzing individual responses
Calculate basic statistics and averages
Cross-tabulate survey data across multiple dimensions
Filter survey data by various criteria to analyze subsets
Analyze individual survey responses in detail
+6 more in this category
Security(11 features)
CAPTCHA and bot protection to prevent automated responses
Set custom password requirements and policies
Block or restrict survey access by IP address or geographic location
Prevent surveys from being indexed by search engines
Automated user provisioning via SCIM
+6 more in this category
Core(9 features)
Add logic and branching to guide respondents and reduce survey fatigue
Surveys automatically optimized for mobile devices and responsive design
Add images, audio, and embedded videos to surveys
Create and reuse question libraries across surveys
Multiple choice, sliders, NPS, free text, and more question types
+4 more in this category
Compliance(8 features)
California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
Create custom Data Processing Agreements and contracts
Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
Built-in GDPR compliance features and data protection
HIPAA compliance for healthcare data handling
+3 more in this category
Reporting(8 features)
Advanced chart types for data visualization
Customize and configure charts in reports
Dynamic dashboards showing key metrics in real-time
Export data to multiple formats including XLS, CSV, PDF, Word, and SPSS
Export survey data in SPSS format
+3 more in this category
Collaboration(7 features)
Assign and track follow-ups from survey responses
Support for multiple user accounts with role-based permissions
Support for multiple admin accounts
Share branded assets across the organization
Create and share survey and question templates across teams
+2 more in this category
Logic(6 features)
Carry forward previous answers to later questions
Show or hide questions, pages, or in-page elements based on conditions
Randomize question or answer order to reduce bias
Validate responses with text limits and email validation
Automatically score survey responses
+1 more in this category
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 102 features at moderate complexity.