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LimeSurvey Cloud vs LimeSurvey CE
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LimeSurvey CE
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| Hosting is provided by LimeSurvey. The installation process should take no longer than 5 minutes.
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Self-hosted.
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| You can choose one of the four types of plans: FREE, BASIC, EXPERT and ENTERPRISE.
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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.
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| Always uses the latest stable version of LimeSurvey.
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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 plans.
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Technical ComfortUpdate support included for the premium plans.
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| Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great.
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Contains all the features that make LimeSurvey great.
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| LimeSurvey Cloud comes with response and storage usage reminders due to the fact that these are limited on the free plan.
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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 direct server access. Third-party plugins/extensions can be added to your LimeSurvey instance by us on request.
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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.
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| The instance is automatically updated by us for minor versions. You decide on the point in time for major versions.
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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.
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Ideal for hands-on people with technical knowledge. The LimeSurvey manual Is a great place to start learning.
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| Reliable response inflow due to a self-renewing subscription system.
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The only limitation is related to your server and its configuration.
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| More flexibility - You have 3 days until the date of renewal to cancel your subscription!
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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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