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Qualtrics is known for its "request a quote" pricing model, meaning most of its costs are not listed publicly. However, for 2026, there are several standardized entry points and industry benchmarks that give a clear picture of what to expect. Pricing is generally divided into three categories: a restricted free version, a self-service "Small Business" plan, and custom enterprise contracts. 1. The Free Account Qualtrics offers a "Free Survey Maker" intended for students or individuals with very basic needs. Cost: $0 Limits: 3 active surveys at a time, 30 questions per survey, and a lifetime limit of 500 total responses. Features: Access to 8 basic question types and 50+ templates. It lacks advanced logic, data export via API, and branding customization. 2. Small Business Plan (Strategic Research) For individuals and small teams who need more than the free version but aren't ready for a full enterprise contract, Qualtrics offers a "buy online" option. Cost: $420/month (billed annually at $5,040/year). Capacity: 1,000 responses per year (shared across all users). Features: Unlimited surveys and questions, advanced analysis tools (Text iQ, Stats iQ), and basic dashboards. 3. Enterprise & Core XM Pricing The majority of Qualtrics customers fall into this category. Pricing is highly modular and depends on the specific product (CustomerXM, EmployeeXM, or Strategy & Research). Median Annual Cost: Between $25,000 and $30,000 per year for mid-sized organizations. Per-User Cost: Often ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 per user/seat annually. High-End Enterprise: Large corporations with high response volumes or complex HR needs often pay $100,000+ per year. Key Factors That Influence Your Price Because Qualtrics uses a modular system, your final quote will be based on: Response Volume: The number of completed surveys you expect per year. Employee Count: For Employee Experience (EX) modules, pricing is almost always based on total headcount. Add-on Modules: Specialized tools like "XM Directory" (for managing contact lists) or advanced offline apps add significant costs. Integrations: Connecting Qualtrics to Salesforce, HubSpot, or Slack often requires a higher tier or additional fees.

1	Qualtrics is known for its "request a quote" pricing model, meaning most of its costs are not listed publicly.
2	However, for 2026, there are several standardized entry points and industry benchmarks that give a clear picture of what to expect.
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4	Pricing is generally divided into three categories: a restricted free version, a self-service "Small Business" plan, and custom enterprise contracts.
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6	1. The Free Account
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8	Qualtrics offers a "Free Survey Maker" intended for students or individuals with very basic needs.
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10	Cost: $0
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12	Limits: 3 active surveys at a time, 30 questions per survey, and a lifetime limit of 500 total responses.
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14	Features: Access to 8 basic question types and 50+ templates. It lacks advanced logic, data export via API, and branding customization.
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16	2. Small Business Plan (Strategic Research)
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18	For individuals and small teams who need more than the free version but aren't ready for a full enterprise contract, Qualtrics offers a "buy online" option.
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20	Cost: $420/month (billed annually at $5,040/year).
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22	Capacity: 1,000 responses per year (shared across all users).
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24	Features: Unlimited surveys and questions, advanced analysis tools (Text iQ, Stats iQ), and basic dashboards.
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26	3. Enterprise & Core XM Pricing
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28	The majority of Qualtrics customers fall into this category. Pricing is highly modular and depends on the specific product (CustomerXM, EmployeeXM, or Strategy & Research).
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30	Median Annual Cost: Between $25,000 and $30,000 per year for mid-sized organizations.
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32	Per-User Cost: Often ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 per user/seat annually.
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34	High-End Enterprise: Large corporations with high response volumes or complex HR needs often pay $100,000+ per year.
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36	Key Factors That Influence Your Price
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38	Because Qualtrics uses a modular system, your final quote will be based on:
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40	Response Volume: The number of completed surveys you expect per year.
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42	Employee Count: For Employee Experience (EX) modules, pricing is almost always based on total headcount.
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44	Add-on Modules: Specialized tools like "XM Directory" (for managing contact lists) or advanced offline apps add significant costs.
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46	Integrations: Connecting Qualtrics to Salesforce, HubSpot, or Slack often requires a higher tier or additional fees.