Vibecode Alchemer

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KINDA · weekend project
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The visible enterprise surveys loop is buildable, but a credible replacement needs more than the first screen. Alchemer earns its keep through delivery, integrations, compliance, so expect a weekend or multi-day build and a narrower personal scope.

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README.md
# Alchemer indie build

## Goal

Build the smallest trustworthy replacement for the core Alchemer workflow for one developer or a tiny team.

## Scope

Build a enterprise surveys tool with a schema-based form editor, public share link, validation, response table, CSV export, and webhook.

## Quick start

1. Install the documented dependencies.
2. Copy `.env.example` to `.env`.
3. Run the development command chosen during implementation.
4. Complete the acceptance checks in `BUILD_PLAN.md`.

## Honest limits

This build deliberately does not replace:
- large integration and template catalog
- compliance controls and guaranteed delivery
- resilient polling of malformed and rate-limited feeds
- enterprise workflow logic
- spam and abuse defense at scale

If those capabilities are essential, use Formbricks instead of pretending the gap is solved.

$ choose a build depth, inspect the files, then open the complete pack in your agent · this prompt is generated from the build plan · improve it via PR

why people still pay

Alchemer: Customers pay for dependable collection, spam control, notifications, integrations, and confidence that responses will not disappear.

what you lose

xlarge integration and template catalog

xcompliance controls and guaranteed delivery

xresilient polling of malformed and rate-limited feeds

xenterprise workflow logic

xspam and abuse defense at scale

prior art · use these instead of building, if you'd ratherFormbricksOpen-source surveys and experience management.HeyFormOpen-source form builder and collection backend.
share on X ↗"I just replaced Alchemer with one prompt"
the numbers

Alchemer pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
free$0/user$0/user3 active or closed surveys and 100 responses per survey; standard reports plus CSV and Excel export
collaborator$55/user$26.25/userUnlimited surveys and questions; 75,000 responses/year per account
professional$165/user$89.58/userUnlimited surveys and questions; 100,000 responses/year per account; maximum 3 users on this self-serve tier
full access$275/user$157.92/userUnlimited surveys and questions; 125,000 responses/year per account; maximum 3 users on this self-serve tier
business platformcustomFor more than 3 users, API access, advanced administration and organization-wide programs; limits are custom

free tier3 active or closed surveys; 100 responses per survey; standard reports; CSV and Excel export

billingmonthly + annual prepaid; 7-day trial is separate from the permanent free plan

hidden costsResponse allowances are account-wide and follow the highest license on the account rather than stacking per seat; more than 3 users and API access require a custom Business Platform plan.

verified 2026-08-12 · source ↗

questions
Vibecode Alchemer

Kinda. The core of Alchemer is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: large integration and template catalog, compliance controls and guaranteed delivery. Read the honest list above before committing.

How much does Alchemer cost?

Alchemer's pricing is usage-based or varies by plan · The official pricing URL is recorded, but a stable current amount was not safely recoverable in this pass. Do not publish a number until rechecked..

What do I lose by replacing Alchemer?

Honestly: large integration and template catalog; compliance controls and guaranteed delivery; resilient polling of malformed and rate-limited feeds; enterprise workflow logic; spam and abuse defense at scale. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to Alchemer?

Yes: Formbricks (Open-source surveys and experience management.), HeyForm (Open-source form builder and collection backend.). Using prior art is also vibecoding; the prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.