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Love Notion? You Might Still Prefer Tally for Surveys

A hands-on comparison of two popular survey builders and when you should use each one.

6 min readOct 26, 2025
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3D robot character holding a clipboard, standing between the Tally logo and the Notion logo, with question marks above its head representing the choice between both survey tools
Notion or Tally? Our curious robot explores which survey tool is the smarter choice for your needs.

As a Data Scientist, Researcher, or Business owner, you are reliant on data to gain deeper insights into what people demand.

One of the most traditional methods for gathering data is through a survey or a short form.

So there was a lot of time for the development of many digital survey tools, moving away from pen and paper surveys into the digital space, where you can reach millions of people.

Thus, there are numerous survey tools available, such as Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, or LimeSurvey, to name a few.

However, if you are not an expert in conducting a survey, already the first step, selecting a tool that matches your needs, becomes a challenge.

The problem is that many tools promise simplicity but either lack flexibility, don’t integrate well into existing workflows, or produce results that feel underwhelming.

When this happens, you spend time designing surveys that don’t give you the insights you actually need, leaving you frustrated and questioning whether it was worth the effort at all.

Felix Pappe
Felix Pappe

Written by Felix Pappe

I'm on a mission explain AI models from the ground up for Data Science beginners without drowning in the hype. https://substack.com/@felixpappe