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Lookback vs Survicate

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Live moderated user interviews.

Multichannel surveys and feedback.

The verdict

Both Lookback and Survicate are credible user research tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Lookback if you want a longer free trial (14 days). Live moderated user interviews.

Choose Survicate if you'd rather have a lower starting price (free – $99/mo), a free plan to start on and a higher overall rating (4.5/5). Multichannel surveys and feedback.

Lookback vs Survicate: side by side

DimensionLookbackSurvicate
Starting priceFrom $25/moFree – $99/moWinner
Free planNoYesWinner
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionFreemium
Best forResearch Teams, DesignersSmb, Product Teams
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Rating4.2/54.5/5Winner

Lookback key facts

Vendor
Lookback
Pricing
Subscription — From $25/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Research Teams, Designers
Editor rating
4.2 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

Survicate key facts

Vendor
Survicate
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $99/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android, Api
Best for
Smb, Product Teams
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Warsaw, Poland

Frequently asked questions

Is Lookback better than Survicate?

Neither is universally better — Survicate edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Lookback or Survicate cheaper?

Survicate is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free – $99/mo. Lookback starts at from $25/mo; Survicate starts at free – $99/mo.

Can Lookback replace Survicate?

Yes for most teams — both are user research tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.