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title: "SurveyMonkey Alternative Canada | Secure Canadian Survey & Voting Platform"
date: 2026-05-04T09:13:00-04:00
author: SimpleSurvey
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# A Canadian
Alternative to SurveyMonkey
[View plans](https://simplesurvey.com/plans-pricing) [Speak to our team](https://simplesurvey.com/contact)
## Built for privacy, data residency, and enterprise-grade data collection.
SimpleSurvey is a Canadian-owned survey, forms, and secure voting platform β hosted exclusively in Canada in SOC 2 certified Microsoft Azure data centres. Built for organisations where privacy, data residency, and compliance are essential.
### 100%
Canadian-owned & hosted.
### SOC 2
Certified data centres.
### 15+ yrs
Trusted since 2011.
### EN/FR
Native bilingual platform.
## Data Sovereignty Isn't a Feature. It's the Foundation.
Every architectural decision SimpleSurvey has made puts your data's security, privacy, and Canadian residency first β not as a checkbox, but as a non-negotiable design principle.
### π Data Sovereignty at the Core
All data β primary and backup β resides exclusively in Microsoft Azure Canadian data centres. Geo-replicated within Canada for disaster recovery. Never routed through U.S. infrastructure.
### π Encryption at Rest & In Transit
State-of-the-art encryption protects your data whether stored or in motion between servers, application users, and survey respondents.
### π SAML SSO & IP Access Controls
Integrate with your organisation's identity provider via SAML. Restrict survey access to specific IP addresses. Require multi-factor authentication for respondents when needed.
### π Audit Logs & Access Controls
Comprehensive audit trails and granular role-based access controls give your organisation oversight and accountability across all survey and voting activities.
### π‘ No Advertising. No Data Sharing.
SimpleSurvey will never share your data with third parties or use your content for advertising targeting β a commitment that isn't guaranteed on ad-funded global platforms.
### βοΈ Microsoft Azure Canada
All data hosted exclusively on Microsoft Azure's Canadian infrastructure. Regular independent audits of data centre controls guarantee data protection through advanced technology.
## Purpose-Built in Canada for Canadian Organisations
SimpleSurvey goes far beyond basic survey creation β its enterprise-class data collection gives your organisation security, compliance, and control thatβs unmatched by global tools.
### Canadian Infrastructure
Data hosted exclusively in SOC 2 certified Microsoft Azure Canadian data centres. Governed by Canadian law. Backed up and geo-replicated within Canada only.
### PIPEDA & Law 25 Compliance
Built to support compliance with Canada's federal privacy act (PIPEDA), Quebec's Law 25, and applicable provincial legislation.
### Enterprise Security
Enterprise SAML SSO, IP-based access restrictions, multi-factor authentication, data encryption at rest and in transit, and a CISO available for security assessments.
### Fully Bilingual Platform
Create multilingual surveys with unified data sets using built-in translation tools. Complete English and French support from our team and throughout the app.
### Advanced Collaboration
Shared workspaces, role-based access, team libraries for templates and assets, and management oversight across divisions.
### Flexible Deployment
Self-serve subscriptions for teams to manage their own projects, or fully turnkey delivery for organisations that need expert configuration, deployment, and analysis.
### Real-Time Reporting
Advanced reports with cross-tab analysis, visualisations, and data export options. Share results with stakeholders instantly.
### Secure Online Voting
Purpose-built voting for AGMs, board elections, union ballots, and professional associations with full audit trails, anonymity controls, and ballot integrity.
### Local Canadian Support
Work with a local team that understands your operational and regulatory environment. Training, integration guidance, survey configuration, and ongoing managed support available.
## Who Relies on SimpleSurvey
Designed for organisations where data collection is critical β not casual.
### Public Sector
Conduct citizen consultations, public engagement, and internal surveys with a platform built to meet Canadian privacy requirements and operational standards.
### Professional Associations
Engage members, manage certifications, and run secure voting processes with full control, transparency, and reliability.
### Unions
Run confidential surveys and compliant voting processes that meet regulatory requirements and protect member anonymity.
### Healthcare & Research
Collect sensitive data while supporting privacy compliance and structured research workflows in healthcare and clinical environments.
### Education & Academic Institutions
Support student research, course evaluations, and institutional feedback with a secure platform that aligns with academic privacy and governance requirements.
### Consulting Firms
Deliver high-quality research and insights to clients using a flexible, secure platform that supports complex data collection and reporting.
## Trusted by Canadian Organisations for Over 15 Years
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## Ready to Switch? Explore a Canadian Alternative.
See how SimpleSurvey can support your organisation's survey, form, and voting needs β with the privacy, compliance, and control you require.
[Contact our team](https://simplesurvey.com/contact)