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Surveys & Exams

Smart Creation · Publish Anywhere · Automatic Grading · Data Analytics · Self-hosted Deployment · Source-code Delivery

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Deployment Guide

Choose Your Deployment Method

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Community Edition

Free to Use, Select Environment for Tutorials

One-click aaPanel DeploymentGraphical Deployment on Cloud ServersOne-Click Windows DeploymentQuick Experience on Local ComputerOne-Click Docker DeploymentContainer Deployment to Server
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Enterprise Edition

Need Technical Support or Trial in a Local Environment

Contact Customer Service for Deployment AssistanceGet Deployment and Environment RecommendationsRequest a Two-Week Local TrialAll features included. Keep your trial data.
Real Clients • Real ApplicationsSurveyKing has served enterprises, universities, hospitals, and professional organizations
Release · September 30, 2026SurveyKing 3.2 Is HereChina-native surveys and examsDameng, KingbaseES & Middleware CompatibilityTwo-week full-feature trial · Keep your dataDeploy and Try Before You Buy
Business scenarios

Surveys, exams, and assessments in one system

From everyday data collection to employee training, explore how SurveyKing works for your team.

Professional Research and Data Collection

One survey workflow, from creation to insight

Use one editor for everyday forms, professional research, and complex data collection—with questions, logic, publishing, and analysis in a single workflow.

  • 40+ Question Types
  • Visual Logic & DSL
  • Quota, Validation, and Formula Calculation
SurveyKing survey editor showing question types, customer experience survey content, and access settings
Product screenshot · Survey editorView full-size image
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Why Choose SurveyKing

Enterprise-grade capabilities
Greater control over long-term costs

The Community Edition is ideal for rapid initial deployments; the Enterprise Edition offers complete functionality, private deployment options, and long-term rights for complex organizational needs.

Versions, Capabilities & Purchasing Options

Compare three choices – from features to cost

We go beyond simply comparing feature counts, considering data ownership, scalability, licensing models, and ongoing maintenance costs.

Decision Criteria
Community EditionStart Free, Deploy Independently
SurveyKing Enterprise EditionFull Capabilities, Self-Hosted Delivery
Recommended
Mainstream Commercial ProductsTypical Market Offering
TeamsIndividuals, Developers & Small TeamsGovernment, Enterprise, Universities, Hospitals & Long-Term Operations TeamsOrganizations with Standardized Procurement Needs
Product CapabilitiesCore Survey Capabilities & Basic ManagementComprehensive capabilities including Surveys, Exams, Courses, Assessments, AI, Quick Search etc.Typically covers core scenarios such as surveys or exams
Depth of capabilitiesFocused on core survey features, with source code available for customizationTop-tier capabilities across surveys, exams, and assessmentsFeature focus and depth vary by product
Deployment & DataSelf-Deploy & Manage Your Own DataPrivate Cloud, Internal Networks, and Source Code DeliverySaaS Primarily, Private Deployments Typically Quoted Separately
Integration & ExtensibilityOpen-source developmentAPI, SSO, WeChat, DingTalk, Feishu, and custom development integrationsInterface and customization ranges typically vary with purchase versions
Architecture and securityLightweight monolithic architecture for simple deploymentDistributed and clustered architectures with production-grade security validationEnterprise-level architecture, capabilities evolving with product versions
Licensing optionsFree and open sourceOne-time purchase for long-term independent useCommonly billed annually, per user, or by usage volume
Maintenance rightsCommunity support and self-maintenanceBug fixes provided indefinitely within purchased featuresTypically linked to renewal or maintenance contracts
Specialized capabilities in three core areas
Surveys · 40+ question types and advanced logicExams · Flexible setup and AI-assisted gradingAssessments · Dimension scoring and personalized reports
Procurement and Long-Term LicensingInvest in product capabilities, not recurring fees.

Offers comprehensive functionality to meet enterprise-grade requirements while maintaining control with self-hosted deployment.

About 1/10 the CostOf Comparable Commercial Products
One-time purchaseNo recurring annual license fees
Lifetime Bug FixesBug fixes within purchased features will continue to be provided
Discuss the Enterprise EditionTry Community

Estimated at approximately 1/10th of comparable solutions based on business scope, deployment method, and user scale. Actual pricing is subject to formal commercial quotes.

‘Lifetime Fixes’ refers to continuous bug fixes within purchased functionality. The Enterprise Edition does not impose fixed concurrency limits; actual capacity depends on deployment resources and supports horizontal scaling.

AI assistance

AI for the work you do every day

Get AI suggestions for drafts, survey reviews, grading, and analysis, with the ability to confirm changes and review results.

SurveyKing AI survey review in the editor, checking question wording, options, logic, and publishing settings
Product screenshot · AI survey review before publishingView full-size image
Connect your preferred model service

Administrators configure OpenAI API-compatible model services and choose available models for each workflow.

Read the AI setup guide

  1. AI-powered Creation

    Generate project drafts, questionnaires, or exams from a single requirement.

  2. AI Questionnaire Assistant

    Create, edit, and delete questions, then apply the solution in bulk after confirmation.

  3. Pre-publication AI Review

    Check for typos, duplicate questions, and logical issues, and provide scoring.

  4. Generate Advanced DSL

    Create complex custom questionnaire logic using natural language.

  5. Question Bank and Practice Explanations

    Bulk create question banks and generate answer keys for practice questions.

  6. Intelligent Exam Grading

    Generate grading rules, automatically grade subjective questions, and support review.

  7. AI analytics reports

    Summarize collected responses and generate analysis and suggested insights

Review suggested changes before applying them, and manually check unusual scores.Experience AI Now
Advanced survey features

Configure complex logic with clarity

Combine display rules, branching, formulas, and validation in one survey. Configure common rules visually and extend complex behavior with DSL.

Visual logic configuration

Combine conditions and actions while checking the live survey preview.

SurveyKing visual logic editor showing conditions, actions, and a live survey preview
Product screenshot · Conditions and actionsView full-size image

Advanced DSL logic

Write complex rules and validate them with syntax checks and a live preview.

SurveyKing advanced DSL editor showing rule code, syntax validation, and a live survey preview
Product screenshot · DSL rules and previewView full-size image
Typical Customer Case Studies

From universities and hospitals,
to financial institutions and multinational manufacturers

Each name corresponds to a real-world scenario. SurveyKing continues to serve universities, hospitals, financial institutions, multinational manufacturing companies, and national data service platforms.

Higher Education Teaching & Research

Tongji University

Build a campus-level survey platform covering teaching evaluation, research surveys, and internal management.

Read the customer story
Financial Training & Services

Bank of Beijing

Utilize for employee training, assessments, knowledge contests, and customer feedback in financial scenarios.

Browse customer stories
Clinical Research & Follow-up

The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

Build a dedicated hospital survey platform covering clinical research, patient follow-up, and internal evaluations.

Read the customer story
International Manufacturing & Training

SK hynix

Support employee training, production quality feedback, and manufacturing process satisfaction surveys.

Read the customer story
National Data Service Platform

People's Data

Built on the core technology of SurveyKing, it provides secure and reliable data collection for government and enterprise applications.

Read the customer story
Self-hosting for China-native Technology Stacks

Surveys and Exams for China-Native Technology Stacks

Surveys, exams, and assessments for government, enterprise, finance, education, and healthcare organizations using China-native infrastructure. Deploy on your servers, manage your data, and validate compatibility before purchasing.

China-native Technology Stack Compatibility

Supports Dameng and KingbaseES databases, with adaptation for TongWeb application servers and TongRDS caching middleware.

Deploy and Try Before You Buy

Try all features on your own servers for two weeks and keep your trial data. Evaluate real workflows before purchasing.

Compare Options and Choose Your Fit

Compare usability, total cost, delivery services, and security capabilities using your own evaluation results.

Request a Two-Week Local TrialExplore Compatibility Benefits (Chinese)
Environment compatibility

Work with your existing infrastructure

Plan a self-hosted deployment around your database, middleware, and cluster environment.

China-native technology compatibility list
InfrastructureSupported compatibility
DatabasesDameng / KingbaseES
Application middlewareTongWeb
Caching middlewareTongRDS
Cluster environmentTongTHS
Quality checks throughout delivery

Project delivery includes security scans, white-box and black-box testing, dependency audits, and patch remediation.

Read the Trial and Comparison Guide (Chinese)
Open Integration

Multi-Platform Access – Configure Directly Within the System

Synchronize from Enterprise Identity and Organizations to Cloud Storage, AI, SMS, and Email; readily enable common third-party capabilities without core business process modifications.

Centralized Configuration CenterCONFIGURATION HUB
  • System Internal Configuration
  • On-demand Enablement
  • Self-hosted Availability
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Organizations and Identities

Synchronize enterprise organizations and users, streamlining login systems

WeChat EnterpriseOrganization & User Sync
DingTalkOrganization Sync & Single Sign-On
FeishuUnified Login
SSO / OAuth2Universal Identity Access
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Business & Engagement

Integrate VeriFlow, Messages & Notifications into Workflows

WeChat Official AccountLogin & User Engagement
Tencent Cloud FaceIDAnswer Key Pre-Face Verification
Cloud SMSTencent Cloud / Alibaba Cloud
SMTP EmailNotifications and Email Services
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Infrastructure & AI

Configure Storage & Intelligent Services Based on Existing Technology Stack

S3 Object StorageCompatible with Multi-Cloud Storage
OpenAI Compatible ServicesModels & Gateway Configuration
Standard APIConnect to Existing Business Systems

A central backend manages connection parameters, credentials, and service toggles for consistent maintenance in self-hosted environments.

Open Source & Enterprise Delivery

Choose from free open source to deep customization, tailored to your needs.

Try the full functionality online first, then select a version based on data ownership, deployment environment, and secondary development requirements.

Community Edition

Designed for Developers, Individuals, and Small Teams – Self-Deploy and Scale Freely.

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Self-Hosted Deployment

Access the full enterprise features with professional delivery support and deploy within your private network or China-native IT ecosystem.

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Source Code Delivery & Customization

Designed for deep integration and secondary development, offering source code delivery and consulting support.

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Supports Docker, Linux, Windows, and aaPanel DeploymentRead the Quick Deployment Guide
Deployment and edition selection

Before you get started,
a few useful answers

Common questions about editions, deployment, AI, and data management.

How do the Community and Enterprise editions differ?

The Community Edition provides core survey features for individuals, developers, and small teams to self-host. The Enterprise Edition adds exams, courses, assessments, AI, and more, with self-hosted delivery and integration support.

Compare edition features
Which deployment options are available?

Community deployment guides cover Docker, Linux, Windows, and aaPanel. Enterprise delivery can be planned around your servers, internal network, and China-native technology requirements.

Read the deployment guide
Which China-native databases and middleware are supported?

SurveyKing supports Dameng and KingbaseES, with adaptation for TongWeb and TongRDS. Confirm the operating system, CPU architecture, and component versions before validating deployment in your own environment.

Explore Compatibility Benefits (Chinese)
What model service do the AI features require?

An administrator enables AI and configures an available OpenAI API-compatible model. Choose the model connection and data processing scope according to your organization’s deployment requirements.

Explore model connections
Who manages the data in a self-hosted deployment?

Your organization manages surveys, responses, and business data in its own environment. When AI is enabled, relevant content is sent to the configured model service according to the feature being used.

Read about AI data processing
Can SurveyKing connect to existing enterprise systems?

The Enterprise Edition supports APIs, SSO, WeCom, DingTalk, Feishu, and other integrations for organization and user data, authentication, and notifications.

Explore Enterprise features
Can we deploy and try it before buying?

Yes. Enterprise includes a two-week trial on your servers with all features available and trial data retained. Evaluate surveys, exams, and infrastructure compatibility, and compare alternatives before purchasing.

Read the Two-Week Trial Guide (Chinese)
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Choose the right way to experience the full product

Experience the Community Edition or Enterprise Edition online. For private deployments, source delivery, and integrated solutions, please contact a business advisor directly.

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