Qualtrics
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a web-based survey tool to conduct survey research, evaluations and other data collection activities.
Qualtrics vs Microsoft Forms
is recommended for simple surveys, self-graded quizzes, and workflows that integrate with Microsoft applications and Adobe Acrobat Sign.
is recommended for data collection. It is a powerful survey platform with a wide variety of question types, email triggers, distribution options, and collaboration settings.
Both Microsoft Forms and Qualtrics are great survey tools with a different build in features:
Feature Comparison Overview
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Feature |
Microsoft Forms |
Qualtrics |
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Question type: Multiple choice |
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Question type: File upload |
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Display logic & branching |
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Allows for anonymous responses |
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Built-in distribution via email |
No |
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Built-in distribution via SMS |
No |
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Ability to track which individuals have responded |
No |
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Automated email reminders |
No |
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Other configurable email triggers |
No |
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Download raw response data |
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Automated accessibility/usability review |
No |
Detailed Feature Comparison
Question Types
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Feature |
Microsoft Forms |
Qualtrics |
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Multiple Choice |
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Text Entry |
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Rank Order |
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Matrix Table |
No |
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Slider |
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Side by Side |
No |
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Constant Sum |
No |
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Hot Spot |
No |
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Graphic Slider |
No |
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Drill Down |
No |
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Pick Group and Rank |
No |
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Heat Map |
No |
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Net Promoter Score |
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Highlight |
No |
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Signature |
No |
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Timing |
No |
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File Upload |
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Screen Capture |
No |
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Captcha Verification |
No |
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Likert |
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Branching |
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Meta Info |
No |
Survey Distribution
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Distribution Option |
Microsoft Forms |
Qualtrics |
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Via email |
, using your email client |
, through Qualtrics directly |
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Via link |
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Via social media |
No |
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Via SMS |
No |
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Via QR code |
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Allows anonymous submissions |
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Ability to track individual recipients |
No |
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Set start and end dates for response collection |
Collaboration Options
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Collaborative Option |
Microsoft Forms |
Qualtrics |
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Allows multiple collaborators |
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Allows csum.edu collaborators |
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Allows non-csum.edu collaborators |
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Configure which survey data individual collaborators have access to |
No |
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Configure whether an individual collaborator can activate/deactivate a survey |
No |
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Configure whether an individual collaborator can copy a survey project |
No |
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Configure whether an individual collaborator can distribute a survey |
No |
Reporting Options
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Reporting Option |
Microsoft Forms |
Qualtrics |
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Customizable visualizations of results data |
, default visualization is not customizable |
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Ability to format your reports |
, default report is not customizable |
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Shareable reports via link |
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Download raw survey data |
- : Learn about some best practices for survey design.
- : Familiarize yourself with the Qualtrics Survey Platform. Included on this page are links to the following overviews:
- After you login to Qualtrics, you will be presented with the Projects page. Learn how to create new projects, select existing projects, and view your survey related data.
- The Survey tab is where you can design, build and edit your surveys. Learn about the survey editor, block basics, question & editing basics, and more.
- The Actions tab reacts to live survey responses with a variety of tasks. Learn how to create and manage actions & tasks here.
- The Distributions tab allows you to select a variety of survey distribution channels. Learn about various options for distributing your survey and the stages of response collection here.
- The Data & Analysis tab manages and provides some basic analysis of participant responses. Learn about data, text, cross tabs and weighting.
- The Reports tab visualizes data with graphs, charts etc. to help make insights easier to see and presentations easier to prepare.