Poll Pixie is a free survey maker built for speed. Where a quick poll asks one question, a survey gathers a bit more — a handful of questions to understand what your audience thinks. You can start with a single question and add more to turn it into a short, focused survey, then share it anywhere and watch responses arrive live.
Poll vs survey: which do you need?
The two overlap, but they serve different jobs:
- A poll is one question with a few options — great for a fast group decision, a social-media opinion check, or a live-event vote. Results are instant and easy to read at a glance.
- A survey is a set of questions that collects richer feedback — satisfaction, preferences, priorities, or open-ended thoughts. It takes a little longer to answer but tells you more.
If you just want a quick single-question vote, start on the poll homepage. If you want to ask several questions and see combined results, keep reading — this page is the survey angle.
How to make a free survey (step by step)
- Open the maker. Go to Poll Pixie — no account needed to start.
- Write your first question and add its answer options (2 to 10 each).
- Add more questions to cover everything you want to learn — keep it short so people finish.
- Choose your settings — allow single or multiple selections, and set a close date if you want responses to end at a certain time.
- Create and share. You get a link and a QR code instantly; embed it on your site with a Pro plan.
- Review live results as responses roll in, then export to CSV on a paid plan when you're ready to analyze.
Question types & settings
Single choice
Respondents pick exactly one option — ideal for clear either/or or rating questions.
Multiple choice
Let people select several options at once when more than one answer can apply.
Live results
Every question shows real-time charts that update the moment someone responds.
Controls
Duplicate-response prevention, anonymous responses, and an optional scheduled close date.
Advanced question types and deeper analytics are available on Poll Pixie's paid plans. For long, complex forms with file uploads and conditional logic, our sibling tool SnapIT Forms may be a better fit — Poll Pixie focuses on fast, shareable surveys with live results.
Sharing your survey: link, QR code, or embed
- Link — every survey has a short URL you can paste into email, chat, an Instagram bio, or a social post.
- QR code — auto-generated for each survey, so people can scan and respond from a slide, poster, receipt, or table tent.
- Embed — on the Pro plan you get an embed code to drop the survey straight onto your website, blog, or newsletter.
Response limits & when to upgrade
The free plan collects up to 100 responses per survey across unlimited surveys, with no ads and no credit card. When a survey hits 100 responses it stops accepting new ones, while your existing results stay visible. If you expect a bigger audience, upgrading raises the cap:
- Starter — $7/mo: 1,000 responses per survey, branding removed, CSV export, email support.
- Pro — $19/mo: 10,000 responses, embeddable surveys, custom branding, advanced analytics.
- Business — $49/mo: unlimited responses, team features, API access.
See the full breakdown on the pricing page. You can cancel anytime.
Comparing tools? Read our StrawPoll alternative guide, or try our plain free poll pages at freepolls.app and freepolls.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poll Pixie's survey maker really free?
Yes. You can build and share a survey for free, with no credit card. The free plan lets you create unlimited polls and surveys and collect up to 100 responses each. If you need more responses, custom branding removal, embeddable surveys, or CSV export, paid plans start at $7/month.
What is the difference between a poll and a survey?
A poll is usually a single question with a few answer options, designed for a quick decision or opinion (\"Which logo do you prefer?\"). A survey is a set of questions that gathers more detailed feedback, such as satisfaction, preferences, or open comments. Poll Pixie lets you start with one quick question and add more to turn a poll into a short survey.
How do I make a free survey online?
Open the Poll Pixie maker, write your first question and answer options, then add more questions to cover what you want to learn. Click create and you instantly get a shareable link and QR code. Send it out, and watch responses come in with live results — no signup required for people to respond.
What question types can I use?
Poll Pixie supports single-choice (pick one), multiple-choice (pick several) questions, and live results for each. Multiple-choice voting, scheduled closing, and duplicate-response prevention are built in. Advanced question types and deeper analytics are part of the paid plans.
How can I share my survey?
Every survey gets a short shareable link, an auto-generated QR code, and — on the Pro plan — an embed code for your website, blog, or newsletter. Drop the link in an email or chat, post the QR code on a slide or flyer, or embed the survey directly on a page. Respondents can answer from any device.
How many responses can I collect for free?
The free plan collects up to 100 responses per survey across unlimited surveys. When a survey reaches 100 responses it stops accepting new ones, but your existing results stay visible. Upgrading raises the limit — Starter ($7/mo) allows 1,000, Pro ($19/mo) allows 10,000, and Business ($49/mo) is unlimited.
Do respondents need an account to answer?
No. People can respond to your survey without signing up — they just open the link or scan the QR code and answer. Responses are anonymous by default, and duplicate-response prevention helps keep your data clean.
Can I export my survey results?
Yes, on paid plans. CSV export is available starting on the $7/month Starter plan, with additional formats (PDF, JSON) on higher tiers. The free plan shows live on-screen results and charts you can review any time.