Transparent Pricing

Simple, Honest Pricing

Pay only for what you use, or get monthly credits from $100. No hidden fees.

Try Free — No Credit Card Needed

Every new account gets 80 free credits — categorize up to 80 responses, see the full category breakdown and download the labelled file.

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Credit Packs — Pay As You Go

Buy credits once, use them any time. Credits never expire.

Starter

$25

850 credits

≈2.94¢ per credit

Buy Starter
Most popular

Growth

$75

2,750 credits

≈2.73¢ per credit

Buy Growth

Pro Pack

$200

8,000 credits incl. 500 bonus

2.5¢ per credit

Buy Pro Pack

Fat Cat

$575

30,000 credits

≈1.92¢ per credit

Buy Fat Cat

Credits never expire  ·  No subscription required  ·  Use them on any project

Every account includes the codeframe review, check & edit codes (confidence flags, bulk recoding, review log) and the same-format download.

Monthly Plans — For Regular Surveys

Fresh credits every billing period, and unused ones roll over. Cancel any time.

Research Starter

$100 / month

4,000 credits per month (2.5¢ each)

  • New credits every billing period; unused ones roll over
  • AI category suggestions included
  • Top up with credit packs if you go over
  • Cancel any time
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Research Monthly

$200 / month

10,000 credits per month (2¢ each)

  • Everything in Research Starter, plus:
  • 2.5× the monthly credits at a lower price per credit
  • Crosstabs: break down categories by any column (region, age, NPS group…)
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Research Pro · Best rate

$500 / month

30,000 credits per month (≈1.67¢ each)

  • Everything in Research Monthly, plus:
  • 3× the monthly credits at a lower price per credit
  • Saved codebooks: reuse your categories on the next survey
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Calculate Your Cost

Enter your survey size and we'll show which plan fits best.

Total responses to categorize

200

Best credit pack

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Monthly plan (if you run this every month)

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How SurveyCat Compares on Price

Enterprise tools typically cost roughly $1,500 to $3,000+ per year. SurveyCat costs a few cents per credit.

Tool SurveyCat Qualtrics Text iQ NVivo Thematic Survey Coder Pro
Starting cost Free (80 credits) $1,500–$3,000+/year $1,540/year $299+/month Free trial (250 responses)
Cost for 850 credits $25 Included in annual license Included in annual license Included in subscription $100 pack = 750 credits
Subscription required Optional Yes Yes Yes No (one-time packs)
Credits/licenses expire Never Annual renewal Annual renewal Monthly Never

Competitor pricing as of November 2026, from their public pricing pages. Check their sites for current prices. Comparing per-response tools? See SurveyCat vs. Survey Coder Pro.

Pricing FAQ

Do I need a credit card to try SurveyCat?

No. Every new account gets 80 free credits, enough to code up to 80 responses, see the full category breakdown, check and edit the codes, and download the labelled file.

How exactly is a "response" counted?

1 credit = one classified response to one question. If you have 200 respondents and select 2 open-ended questions, that is up to 400 credits (blank answers are free). AI category suggestions cost 5 credits per column, and each AI refine costs 3. Both are included on monthly plans.

What's the difference between credit packs and the monthly plans?

Credit packs never expire and are great for occasional or project-based use. The monthly plans give you fresh credits every billing period — 4,000 credits on Research Starter ($100), 10,000 credits on Research Monthly ($200) or 30,000 credits on Research Pro ($500) — ideal if you run surveys regularly and want a predictable cost. Unused monthly credits roll over to the next month for as long as your plan is active. If you cancel, you can use them until the end of the period you've paid for. If you use them all, any pack credits you've bought cover the rest.

Does it cost extra to check and edit the codes?

No. Reviewing and editing coded results is included on every account, free included. Change one response or recode a whole group, as often as you like, until the results expire. The review log download is included too.

Can my whole team use one Research Pro plan?

Yes. A plan belongs to one login, and several people can use it at the same time. Login codes are emailed, so sign up with a shared address your team can all read (for example research@yourcompany.com).

How do I cancel or change my monthly plan?

Go to My Account → Manage subscription. From there you can switch between plans, update your card, download invoices, or cancel in a couple of clicks — no email or call needed. If you cancel, you keep full access until the end of the period you've already paid for and you won't be charged again.

What if I need to re-analyse with different categories?

Each analysis run uses credits (monthly credits first, if you're on a plan). If you want to try a different category framework, upload the file again and run a new analysis — no extra setup required.

Do you offer discounts for academics or non-profits?

Yes. We offer discounted rates for educational institutions, non-profits, and students. Email support@surveycat.ai with a brief description of your use case and we'll get you set up.

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