Qualtrics vs SurveyMonkey:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SurveyMonkey had more branded searches than Qualtrics among customer feedback software worldwide. SurveyMonkey had about 369,000 branded searches, while Qualtrics had 246,000. SurveyMonkey made up 35.8% of all customer feedback software searches we track, and Qualtrics accounted for 23.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about customer feedback software, SurveyMonkey appeared in all five answers and Qualtrics in four. SurveyMonkey was mentioned before Qualtrics in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
SurveyMonkey, about 50% more searches than Qualtrics
Who does AI mention more?
SurveyMonkey, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
SurveyMonkey, named ahead of Qualtrics in every answer
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Top customer feedback software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SurveyMonkey appeared in all five answers. Qualtrics was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SurveyMonkey was listed before Qualtrics in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SurveyMonkey5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Typeform4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qualtrics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hotjar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Survicate3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Canny3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zonka Feedback3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Medallia2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Delighted1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AskNicely0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about customer feedback software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which customer feedback platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best customer feedback platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best customer feedback platform for customer feedback collection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customer feedback software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customer feedback tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 customer feedback software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SurveyMonkey | Typeform | Qualtrics | Hotjar | Medallia | AskNicely | Survicate | Delighted | Canny | Nicereply | Zonka Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.9% | 25% | 24.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 0.24% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.4% | 26.7% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.7% | 28.8% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 0.27% | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 30.1% | 19.8% | 8.8% | 4% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.7% | 29.7% | 23.8% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 0.23% | 0.35% | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.8% | 26.5% | 25.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.6% | 27.9% | 27.4% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 0.27% | 0.33% | 0.14% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 38.1% | 26.1% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.37% | 0.31% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 26.8% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.14% | 0.1% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.6% | 27% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.47% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 27.2% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.8% | 24.6% | 23.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
How has the Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SurveyMonkey was ahead of Qualtrics in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualtrics’ share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide moved from 24.7% to 23.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SurveyMonkey’s share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide moved from 36.9% to 35.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 551K to 369K.
How did search popularity change for customer feedback software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Qualtrics gained share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide, from 21.7% to 23.8%.

In September 2026, SurveyMonkey lost share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide, from 40% to 35.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qualtrics’ and SurveyMonkey’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Qualtrics
2 branded search terms
- qualtrics
- qualtrics customer feedback
SurveyMonkey
5 branded search terms
- survey monkey
- survey monkey survey
- SurveyMonkey
- surveymonkey audience
- surveymonkey questionnaire
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