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!LimeSurvey CE
!LimeSurvey CE
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|The hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The creation of an up-and-running installation should not take more than 5 minutes.
|Hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The creation of an up-and-running installation should not take more than 5 minutes.
|Made to be self-hosted.  
|Self-hosted.  
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|You can choose one of the four types of subscriptions: [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-pro/editions-and-prices-professional FREE, BASIC, EXPERT and ENTERPRISE].
|You can choose one of the four types of subscriptions: [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-pro/editions-and-prices-professional FREE, BASIC, EXPERT and ENTERPRISE].
|You may either use the free version or pick one of the [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-ce/editions-and-prices-community three premium packages] (the premium package contains the ComfortUpdate feature, access to older versions and a multitude of design templates).
|You may either use the free version or pick one of the [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-ce/editions-and-prices-community three premium packages].  The premium package contains the ComfortUpdate feature, access to older versions and a multitude of design templates.
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|It 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. It is up to you which one you wish 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 packages.
|Technical support included for the paid packages.
|Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium packages.
|Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium packages.
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|Contains all the features that makes LimeSurvey great.
|Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great.
|Contains all the features that makes LimeSurvey great.
|Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great.
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|LimeSurvey PRO comes with response and storage usage buttons due to the limitations imposed by the subscription packages.  
|LimeSurvey PRO comes with response and storage usage buttons due to the limitations imposed by the subscription packages.  
|LimeSurvey CE doesn't contain such buttons, its limitation being represented by the amount of space allocated from the personal server to the LimeSurvey-related tasks.
|LimeSurvey CE does not contain response and storage usage buttons.  Limitation are due to the amount of space allocated from the personal server to the LimeSurvey-related tasks.
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|No server access. This means that no third-party plugins/extensions can be added to your LimeSurvey installation.
|No server access. This means that no third-party plugins/extensions can be added to your LimeSurvey installation.
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|The ComfortUpdate tool is utilized to upgrade the LimeSurvey installation.
|The ComfortUpdate tool is utilized to upgrade the LimeSurvey installation.
|The ComfortUpdate tool is utilized to upgrade the LimeSurvey installation. Moreover, the update can also be done manually.   
|The ComfortUpdate tool is utilized to upgrade the LimeSurvey installation. The update can also be done manually.   
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|You save precious time by using our available hosting and avoiding any server or installation configuration.
|You save precious time by using our available hosting and avoiding any server or installation configuration.
|Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. [[LimeSurvey_Manual|The LimeSurvey manual]] represents a great place from where you can start learning about this software.
|Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. [[LimeSurvey_Manual|The LimeSurvey manual]] Is a great place to start learning about this software.
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|Reliable response inflow due to a self-renewing subscription system.
|Reliable response inflow due to a self-renewing subscription system.
|The only limitation is related to your server and its configuration.
|The only limitation is related to your server and its configuration.
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|Full flexibility due to a cancellation period of only 3 days until the date of renewal.
|More flexibility - You have 3 days until the date of renewal to cancel your subscription!
|The software is hosted on your servers. No linkages between the activity performed by you with the help of the ''LimeSurvey software'' and ''LimeSurvey GmbH''.
|The software is hosted on your servers. No linkages between the activity performed by you with the help of the ''LimeSurvey software'' and ''LimeSurvey GmbH''.
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Revision as of 21:10, 19 July 2020

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|+LimeSurvey Cloud vs LimeSurvey CE
|'''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: [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/en/pricing 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 [[Optional settings|tweaking it]] and make further enhancements by adding additional extensions/add-ons.
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|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. [[LimeSurvey_Manual|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''.
|}
LimeSurvey PRO vs LimeSurvey CE - Summary
LimeSurvey PRO LimeSurvey CE
Hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The creation of an up-and-running installation should not take more than 5 minutes. Self-hosted.
You can choose one of the four types of subscriptions: FREE, BASIC, EXPERT and ENTERPRISE. You may either use the free version or pick one of the three premium packages. The premium package contains 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 packages. Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium packages.
Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great. Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great.
LimeSurvey PRO comes with response and storage usage buttons due to the limitations imposed by the subscription packages. LimeSurvey CE does not contain response and storage usage buttons. Limitation are due to the amount of space allocated from the personal server to the LimeSurvey-related tasks.
No server access. This means that no third-party plugins/extensions can be added to your LimeSurvey installation. If you own your server, you can access your LimeSurvey installation. You can start tweaking it and further enhance it by adding additional extensions/add-ons.
The ComfortUpdate tool is utilized to upgrade the LimeSurvey installation. The ComfortUpdate tool is utilized to upgrade the LimeSurvey installation. The update can also be done manually.
You save precious time by using our available hosting and avoiding any server or installation configuration. Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. The LimeSurvey manual Is a great place to start learning about this software.
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 servers. No linkages between the activity performed by you with the help of the LimeSurvey software and LimeSurvey GmbH.
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