When it comes to collecting survey data online, you've got options. Here are data on six popular survey hosting Web sites. The rates listed are for the basic, entry-level service. All the sites offer free trial services with limited features, as well as more expensive plans offering advanced features and room for more participants.
| Rate | Participants allowed | Can participants save and return? | Download to analysis software? | Password protect your survey? | |
| PsychData.comopens in new window | $25/month; $0.35 per 50 questions and $0.35 per 50 respondents | $0.35 for every 50 responses | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SurveyMonkey.comopens in new window | $20/month | 1,000/month | Yes | Yes, via Excel | Yes |
| Zoomerang.comopens in new window | $200/year | Unlimited | Yes | Yes, via Excel | No |
| SurveyGizmo.comopens in new window | $19/month | 1,000/month | Yes, but only for higher-priced plans | Yes, via Excel; direct to SPSS with higher-priced plan | Yes, but only for higher-priced plans |
| QuestionPro.comopens in new window | $15/month | Unlimited | Yes, but only for higher-priced plans | Yes, via Excel | Yes |
| HostedSurvey.comopens in new window | Sliding scale, starting at $0.50 per response | Up to 1,000 responses | Yes | Yes | Yes |