--- generated_by: surveylegend-page-markdown title: Types of Surveys and Survey Method Guides description: Compare types of surveys, from business and follow-up surveys to qualitative, quantitative, unsubscribe, viral, and niche audience surveys. canonical: https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/ --- SurveyLegend Blog Category # Types of Surveys Not every survey has the same job. Compare survey types for business decisions, follow-up feedback, qualitative and quantitative research, unsubscribe flows, viral quizzes, and niche audiences. - 11 - Articles October 30, 2025 - Latest update 6 - Related clusters Category overview ## What this category covers Different survey types solve different problems. This category helps you compare survey methods and use cases, from business, follow-up, unsubscribe, quantitative, qualitative, viral, personality, and niche audience surveys to choosing the right approach for your goal. Category map ## Explore survey types by goal [Category overview](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-definition) [Statistics](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-statistics) [Featured articles](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-featured) [Templates](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-templates) [Tools](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-tools) [Comparisons](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-comparisons) [Related clusters](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-clusters) [FAQs](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-faqs) [Downloads](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-downloads) [Articles](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/types-of-surveys/#topic-articles) Recommended reading ## Start with these survey method guides [![Illustration of the SurveyLegend mascot wearing a military hat and saluting, symbolizing leadership, service, and military survey research.](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/conduct-military-surveys.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) [ Types of Surveys October 30, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) ## [12 Reasons To Conduct Military Surveys & Bonus Tips](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) [![Types of Business Surveys](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Business-Main.png) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) [ Types of Surveys October 13, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) ## [How Business Surveys Inform Decision Making with Survey Examples](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) [![Laptop and smartphone displaying a follow-up survey with satisfaction and feedback questions, representing customer feedback collection and engagement analysis.](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/create-a-follow-up-survey.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) [ Types of Surveys October 10, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) ## [How To Create a Follow-up Survey & Questions To Ask](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) Examples and starting points [How Business Surveys Inform Decision Making with Survey Examples](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/)[How To Create a Follow-up Survey & Questions To Ask](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/)[7 Steps To Creating a Viral Quiz + Viral Quiz Example](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/7-steps-to-creating-a-viral-quiz-viral-quiz-example/) Tools and how-tos [How Business Surveys Inform Decision Making with Survey Examples](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/)[12 Reasons To Conduct Military Surveys & Bonus Tips](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/)[How To Create a Follow-up Survey & Questions To Ask](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) Comparisons and choices [10 Steps to Creating a Viral Survey + Pros & Cons](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/10-steps-to-creating-a-viral-survey-pros-cons/)[How to Target a Niche Audience + 10 Niche Survey Considerations](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/niche-audience-surveys/)[Survey Methods Types: 18 Different Ones + Pros & Cons](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/types-of-survey-methods/) Related survey topics [Online Survey 2 ](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/online-survey/)[Research 2 ](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/research/)[Picture Survey 1 ](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/picture-survey/)[Survey Questions 1 ](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/survey-questions/)[Customer Experience 1 ](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/customer-experience/)[Sampling 1](https://www.surveylegend.com/category/sampling/) Helpful answers ## Common questions about survey types ### What are the main types of surveys? Survey types include customer surveys, employee surveys, market research surveys, follow-up surveys, qualitative surveys, quantitative surveys, unsubscribe surveys, quizzes, and many niche audience surveys. [Read the related guide](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) ### How do I choose the right survey type? Start with the decision you need to make. If you need numbers, choose a structured survey. If you need language and context, add open-ended or qualitative questions. [Read the related guide](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) ### What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative surveys? Quantitative surveys collect measurable answers you can compare. Qualitative surveys collect richer explanations, motivations, and stories that help you understand why people think or act a certain way. [Read the related guide](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) ### Can one survey combine multiple survey types? Yes. Many strong surveys combine rating scales, multiple choice, open-ended prompts, and follow-up logic so you can measure patterns and still understand the human reason behind them. [Read the related guide](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/quantitative-vs-qualitative/) ### How can SurveyLegend help with different survey types? SurveyLegend gives you flexible question types, design options, logic, sharing tools, and visual survey formats so you can build the survey type that fits your goal. [Read the related guide](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-an-unsubscribe-survey/) Free PDF guide ## Make types of surveys easier to plan and improve Get survey question ideas, AI prompt ideas, connected article recommendations, and a quick checklist for planning stronger projects around types of surveys. [*PDF guide* Types of Surveys Guide Includes planning questions, AI prompt ideas, connected article paths, and a quick checklist. **Download PDF**](https://www.surveylegend.com/downloads/types-of-surveys-topic-guide.pdf "Download the Types of Surveys Guide from SurveyLegend as a PDF") Category articles ## Latest types of surveys articles **Showing 11 articles** Filter category articles [![Illustration of the SurveyLegend mascot wearing a military hat and saluting, symbolizing leadership, service, and military survey research.](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/conduct-military-surveys.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) [ Types of Surveys October 30, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) ## [12 Reasons To Conduct Military Surveys & Bonus Tips](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/12-reasons-to-conduct-military-surveys-bonus-tips/) [![Types of Business Surveys](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Business-Main.png) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) [ Types of Surveys October 13, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) ## [How Business Surveys Inform Decision Making with Survey Examples](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-business-surveys-inform-decision/) [![Laptop and smartphone displaying a follow-up survey with satisfaction and feedback questions, representing customer feedback collection and engagement analysis.](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/create-a-follow-up-survey.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) [ Types of Surveys October 10, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) ## [How To Create a Follow-up Survey & Questions To Ask](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-a-follow-up-survey-questions-to-ask/) [![SurveyLegend mascot with two smartphones displaying a quantitative survey with rating scales and a qualitative survey with open-ended questions](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/quantitative-surveys-or-qualitative-surveys.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/quantitative-vs-qualitative/) [ Types of Surveys October 8, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/quantitative-vs-qualitative/) ## [Quantitative Surveys or Qualitative Surveys](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/quantitative-vs-qualitative/) [![Laptop and smartphone showing unsubscribe survey asking users why they are opting out, including email frequency and content relevance](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/How-to-create-an-unsubscribe-survey.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-an-unsubscribe-survey/) [ Types of Surveys October 3, 2025](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-an-unsubscribe-survey/) ## [How To Create an Unsubscribe Survey](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/how-to-create-an-unsubscribe-survey/) [![Closed-Loop Survey](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Close-That-Loop.jpg) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/what-is-a-closed-loop-survey-five-steps-to-closing-the-loop/) [ Types of Surveys March 3, 2024](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/what-is-a-closed-loop-survey-five-steps-to-closing-the-loop/) ## [What Is A Closed-Loop Survey & Five Steps To Closing The Loop](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/what-is-a-closed-loop-survey-five-steps-to-closing-the-loop/) [![Viral Quiz](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/movie-quiz.png) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/7-steps-to-creating-a-viral-quiz-viral-quiz-example/) [ Types of Surveys December 18, 2023](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/7-steps-to-creating-a-viral-quiz-viral-quiz-example/) ## [7 Steps To Creating a Viral Quiz + Viral Quiz Example](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/7-steps-to-creating-a-viral-quiz-viral-quiz-example/) [![viral surveys](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mascot-bullhorn2-copy.jpg) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/10-steps-to-creating-a-viral-survey-pros-cons/) [ Types of Surveys November 27, 2023](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/10-steps-to-creating-a-viral-survey-pros-cons/) ## [10 Steps to Creating a Viral Survey + Pros & Cons](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/10-steps-to-creating-a-viral-survey-pros-cons/) [![MBTI Personality TYpes](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mascot-Personalities.png) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/5-types-of-personality-surveys-tips-for-creating-a-personality-test/) [ Types of Surveys August 25, 2023](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/5-types-of-personality-surveys-tips-for-creating-a-personality-test/) ## [5 Types of Personality Surveys + Tips For Creating a Personality Test](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/5-types-of-personality-surveys-tips-for-creating-a-personality-test/) [![Niche Audience surveys](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/magnifymascotnew-e1684958465992.jpg) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/niche-audience-surveys/) [ Types of Surveys May 24, 2023](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/niche-audience-surveys/) ## [How to Target a Niche Audience + 10 Niche Survey Considerations](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/niche-audience-surveys/) [![The Infographic illustrating 18 types of survey methods including phone, email, in-person, and online, with pros and cons icons.](https://www.surveylegend.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Survey-Methods-Types-18-Different-Ones-Pros-and-Cons.webp) ](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/types-of-survey-methods/) [ Types of Surveys May 30, 2022](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/types-of-survey-methods/) ## [Survey Methods Types: 18 Different Ones + Pros & Cons](https://www.surveylegend.com/types-of-surveys/types-of-survey-methods/) No matching articles on this page. ## Ready to turn feedback into your insights? Start creating better surveys with SurveyLegend, start today! [Get started for free ](https://app.surveylegend.com/register/)[Book a demo](https://www.surveylegend.com/schedule-a-demo-of-surveylegend/)