AskNicely vs SurveyMonkey

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Best NPS Survey Software and The 11 Best Survey Software Tools (2026). Last verified July 5, 2026.

The short answer

SurveyMonkey ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #2) for CX, product, and customer success teams measuring loyalty with Net Promoter Score and closing the loop on feedback / Teams running customer surveys, NPS, and market research. The best general-purpose tool, balancing features with user-friendliness.

At a glance

AskNicelySurveyMonkey
Top 11 rank#2 / Best NPS Survey Software#2 / The 11 Best Survey Software Tools (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.79
Best forFrontline action and closed loopVersatile all-around survey tool
Pricing$$$ (quote-only; annual, positioned above lightweight tools)$$ ($39 to $119/user/mo)
HQPortland, United StatesSan Mateo, USA
Founded20141999

AskNicely

Turns every response into frontline follow-up and coaching.

www.asknicely.com

See full entry in Best NPS Survey Software

SurveyMonkey

The best general-purpose tool, balancing features with user-friendliness.

www.surveymonkey.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Survey Software Tools (2026)

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.