# QuestionPunk vs Outset

Canonical page: https://www.questionpunk.com/compare/outset

Outset runs AI-moderated interviews by text, voice and video, with pricing through sales. QuestionPunk runs AI interviews by text or voice too, with a free plan and Pro at $50 a month.

## The short answer

Outset is an AI-moderated research platform with services attached: text, voice, video and voice-to-voice interviews in 40+ languages, up to 10 follow-ups per question, 25+ panel integrations, and research experts available as add-ons. For an enterprise research team that wants a managed partner, it is built for that. QuestionPunk covers the core loop (AI interviews by text in 130+ languages or voice in 25, follow-ups, panel recruitment and analysis) as a self-serve product with published prices and a free plan.

## Where QuestionPunk wins

### Free to start, published prices

Sign up free with no card. Pro is $50 a month or $500 a year, with no sales call.

### Read the prompt

See the full prompt behind each AI interview, edit the context and add your own sections.

### Pick the model

Choose the interviewer’s AI model. Pro includes every model we offer.

## Where Outset wins

### Video and voice-to-voice

Interviews by text, voice, video and voice-to-voice, with screen sharing.

### Panel reach

25+ native panel integrations, including Prolific and User Interviews.

### Research services

Outset researchers can set up projects, program guides and review analysis, as plan add-ons.

## Pricing

Outset does not publish prices. Its pricing page, checked in October 2026, offers custom plans and add-ons through a demo, and lists no free plan or trial.

Every plan has unlimited surveys and responses, under fair use. Free includes AI text follow-ups and 3,000 AI credits a month for voice interviews and analysis; Pro adds every AI model, 25,000 credits a month and no branding.

- Free: $0. Unlimited surveys and responses, free forever. No credit card.
- Pro: $50/mo billed monthly, or $41.67/mo billed annually ($500/yr). 25,000 AI credits a month, not per seat. 7-day free trial, card required.
- QuestionPunk plans in Markdown: https://www.questionpunk.com/pricing.md

## Feature by feature

| Feature | QuestionPunk | Outset |
|---|---|---|
| AI voice interviews | Yes | Yes |
| Intelligent follow-up questions | Yes | Yes |
| Full prompt transparency | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom AI interviewer personalities | Yes | Yes |
| AI-powered survey creation | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language support | Yes | Yes |
| Panel integration | Yes | Yes |
| Video & audio responses | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced question types | Yes | Yes |
| Skip logic | Yes | Yes |
| Randomization for experiments | Yes | Not listed |
| Unlimited responses | Yes | Not listed |
| Free tier | Unlimited surveys and responses | None listed |
| Synthetic respondent simulation | Yes | Yes |
| AI-powered survey review | Yes | Limited |
| Custom branding removal | Pro plan | Add-on |
| Custom styling & themes | Yes | Add-on |

“Not listed” means we could not find the feature on the competitor’s own pricing or help pages when we checked in October 2026.

## Looking for a Outset alternative?

If you want to run AI interviews this week without a procurement cycle, QuestionPunk is self-serve: sign up free, build the interview in the AI builder chat by pasting your questions or uploading a PDF or Word file, and launch. Voice interviews and analysis use the AI credits each plan includes.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Outset cost?

Outset does not publish prices. Its pricing page says plans are built around your team and research needs, with add-ons, and asks you to book a demo. QuestionPunk Pro is $50 a month or $500 a year, and Free costs nothing.

### Does Outset have a free plan?

Its pricing page lists none, as of October 2026. Its site does offer a demo interview to try. QuestionPunk Free has unlimited surveys and responses under fair use, with AI text follow-ups included and no credit card.

### Is QuestionPunk a good Outset alternative?

For self-serve AI interviews by text or voice, yes, with follow-ups, panel recruitment and analysis on published plans. For video interviews, managed recruitment and a research team on call, Outset offers more.

### Can I try an AI interview before signing up?

Yes. The voice demo on this page puts you in the participant’s seat for a three-minute interview, with no account needed.

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