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Qualtrics: features, pricing and who it fits

Checked October 24, 2026 · qualtrics.com

Qualtrics runs experience management and research programs for large organizations, with quote-only pricing tied to usage and no per-user charge. Surveys go out by email, SMS or anonymous link, and workflows automate follow-ups. Small budgets and simple surveys are poor matches.

Who Qualtrics is for

Best for

  • Large organizations running CX, employee or academic research programs
  • Regulated or public-sector buyers needing FedRAMP or HITRUST

Look elsewhere if

  • Small teams wanting public, self-serve pricing
  • One-off simple surveys

Fit by company size

Category1-10 people11-50 people51-500 people500+ people
Survey and Form SoftwarePoor fitPoor fitNo dataStrong fit

Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor

Qualtrics features

Question types and branching logic
Wide range of question types; survey tab controls which questions respondents see
Distribution channels
Email, SMS, anonymous link
Analysis and reporting
Results dashboards with filters, PDF reports, response export
CRM and workflow integrations
Workflows automate follow-ups and ticket creation; integration list not confirmed by the vendor
Pricing model and real cost
Quote-only, usage based (interactions or employees), unlimited users per vendor
Target company size
Enterprise

Integrations, security and hosting

Security and compliance
ISO 27001, ISO 42001, FedRAMP High, IL4, HITRUST, SOC 2 Type 2

Worth knowing before you buy

  • Pricing basis differs per product: interactions for CX and Market Research, employee count for EX
  • Vendor states unlimited users on the platform
  • FedRAMP High package available to public sector on request

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