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|+LimeSurvey | |+LimeSurvey Cloud vs LimeSurvey CE | ||
|'''LimeSurvey Cloud''' | |||
|'''LimeSurvey CE''' | |||
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|Hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The | |Hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The installation process should take no longer than 5 minutes. | ||
|Self-hosted. | |Self-hosted. | ||
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|You can choose one of the four types of | |You can choose one of the four types of plans: [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/pricing FREE, BASIC, EXPERT and ENTERPRISE]. | ||
|You may either use the free version or pick one of the [https://www.limesurvey.org/ | |You may either use the free version or pick one of the [https://www.limesurvey.org/en/pricing three premium plans]. The premium plans contain the ComfortUpdate feature, access to older versions and a multitude of design templates. | ||
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|Always uses the latest stable version of LimeSurvey. | |Always uses the latest stable version of LimeSurvey. | ||
|You get access not only to the latest releases, but also to the older ones. You choose which to use. | |You get access not only to the latest releases, but also to the older ones. You choose which to use. | ||
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|Technical support included for the paid | |Technical support included for the paid plans. | ||
|Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium | |Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium plans. | ||
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|Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. | |Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. | ||
|Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. | |Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. | ||
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|LimeSurvey | |LimeSurvey Cloud comes with response and storage usage reminders due to the fact that these are limited on the free plan. | ||
|LimeSurvey CE does not | |LimeSurvey CE does not have response and storage usage reminders. Limitations are due to the amount of space allocated from the personal server to the LimeSurvey-related tasks. | ||
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|No server access. | |No direct server access. Third-party plugins/extensions can be added to your LimeSurvey instance by us on request. | ||
|If you own your server, you can access your LimeSurvey installation. You can start [[Optional settings|tweaking it]] and further | |If you own your server, you can access your LimeSurvey installation. You can start [[Optional settings|tweaking it]] and make further enhancements by adding additional extensions/add-ons. | ||
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|The | |The instance is automatically updated by us for minor versions. You decide on the point in time for major versions. | ||
|The ComfortUpdate tool is | |The ComfortUpdate tool is used to update the LimeSurvey installation. The update can also be done manually. | ||
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| | | Server and installation configuration is handled by us, saving you valuable time. | ||
|Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. [[LimeSurvey_Manual|The LimeSurvey manual]] Is a great place to start learning | |Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. [[LimeSurvey_Manual|The LimeSurvey manual]] Is a great place to start learning. | ||
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|Reliable response inflow due to a self-renewing subscription system. | |Reliable response inflow due to a self-renewing subscription system. | ||
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|More flexibility - You have 3 days until the date of renewal to cancel your subscription! | |More flexibility - You have 3 days until the date of renewal to cancel your subscription! | ||
|The software is hosted on your | |The software is hosted on your server. There are no links between the activity performed by you with the help of the ''LimeSurvey software'' and ''LimeSurvey GmbH''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 5 June 2021
LimeSurvey Cloud | LimeSurvey CE |
Hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The installation process should take no longer than 5 minutes. | Self-hosted. |
You can choose one of the four types of plans: FREE, BASIC, EXPERT and ENTERPRISE. | You may either use the free version or pick one of the three premium plans. The premium plans contain the ComfortUpdate feature, access to older versions and a multitude of design templates. |
Always uses the latest stable version of LimeSurvey. | You get access not only to the latest releases, but also to the older ones. You choose which to use. |
Technical support included for the paid plans. | Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium plans. |
Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. | Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. |
LimeSurvey Cloud comes with response and storage usage reminders due to the fact that these are limited on the free plan. | LimeSurvey CE does not have response and storage usage reminders. Limitations are due to the amount of space allocated from the personal server to the LimeSurvey-related tasks. |
No direct server access. Third-party plugins/extensions can be added to your LimeSurvey instance by us on request. | If you own your server, you can access your LimeSurvey installation. You can start tweaking it and make further enhancements by adding additional extensions/add-ons. |
The instance is automatically updated by us for minor versions. You decide on the point in time for major versions. | The ComfortUpdate tool is used to update the LimeSurvey installation. The update can also be done manually. |
Server and installation configuration is handled by us, saving you valuable time. | Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. The LimeSurvey manual Is a great place to start learning. |
Reliable response inflow due to a self-renewing subscription system. | The only limitation is related to your server and its configuration. |
More flexibility - You have 3 days until the date of renewal to cancel your subscription! | The software is hosted on your server. There are no links between the activity performed by you with the help of the LimeSurvey software and LimeSurvey GmbH. |