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EU-hosted Askia alternative

A Modern Alternative to Askia

Askia served fieldwork teams well for decades. But research has moved on. Crowdtech is the modern, EU-hosted platform that replaces fragmented Askia workflows with one integrated environment.

ISO 27001 & 27701
Servers in Amsterdam
No US cloud
GDPR by design
Why teams switch

Why Research Teams Move Beyond Askia

Legacy architecture shows its age

Askia was built for CAPI/CATI fieldwork in an era before online-first research. The desktop-based scripting environment and project-centric workflow create bottlenecks when research needs to be continuous and team-based.

Fragmented toolchain

Askia splits survey design, data collection, and analysis across separate modules. Panel management requires add-ons. Community research requires yet another tool. Integration between components is manual and error-prone.

Steep learning curve

Askia's scripting approach requires specialist knowledge. New team members need weeks of training. When your Askia specialist leaves, institutional knowledge walks out the door.

Limited self-service capability

Setting up a new survey in Askia typically requires a technical specialist. Business users and junior researchers cannot run their own projects without significant training investment.

Feature comparison

Crowdtech vs. Askia at a glance

FeatureCrowdtechAskia
Data hostingEU-only (own servers, Amsterdam)Variable (depends on deployment)
Survey designBrowser-based, drag-and-dropDesktop scripting environment
Panel managementBuilt-inAdd-on module
Insight communitiesBuilt-inNot available
Learning curveHours to daysWeeks to months
Self-service for non-technical usersYes, by designLimited; requires specialist
ISO 27001 + 27701Yes (DEKRA)Varies by deployment
Pricing modelTransparent annual volume tiersProject-based licensing
API and integrationsREST API, webhooks, SSOLimited API coverage
Why Crowdtech

What makes Crowdtech the modern choice

Browser-based, no desktop software

Design, distribute, and analyse surveys from any browser. No installations, no version conflicts, no desktop dependencies.

One platform instead of five tools

Survey, panel, and community share a single respondent database. No fragmented modules, no manual data transfers between systems.

Self-service for the whole team

Junior researchers and business users can set up and run surveys without specialist training. Drag-and-drop design with advanced logic when you need it.

100% EU-hosted

Own Equinix servers in Amsterdam. Full GDPR compliance built into the infrastructure, not bolted on.

Research DNA, modern architecture

Built inside MWM2, a research agency with 20+ years experience. Legacy methodology knowledge, delivered on a modern cloud platform.

Built for your situation

When it is time to modernise

Research agencies transitioning online

Your fieldwork has shifted from CAPI/CATI to online. Askia was built for the old model. Crowdtech is built for online-first research with built-in panel management.

Teams losing specialist knowledge

Your Askia expert is retiring or moving on. Instead of training a replacement on legacy software, move to a platform the whole team can use.

Mixed-methods research

You need surveys, communities, and panel management working together. With Askia, that means multiple tools. With Crowdtech, it is one integrated platform.

Trusted across Europe

500+ organisations rely on Crowdtech

500+ organisations
ISO 27001 + 27701 (DEKRA)
100% EU-hosted

Clients include Heineken, Philips, Coca-Cola, and DPG Media. Founded in 2012 as the technology division of MWM2, a research agency with over 20 years of experience.

Migration support

Moving from Askia is simpler than you expect

Data migration

Export from Askia, import into Crowdtech. Our team handles mapping and validation.

Setup included

Platform configuration, user accounts, branding, and integrations are set up as part of your contract.

Dedicated onboarding

A named onboarding contact works with your team until you are fully operational.

Live in two weeks

From signed contract to first survey in the field, the typical timeline is five to ten business days.

Pricing

Request a tailored quote

Select your expected volume and receive a pricing indication.

Survey
For ad-hoc projects and quick research insights

Design, distribute, and analyse professional online surveys, all in your own branding and without technical setup. Perfect for teams that need flexibility and speed in their research.
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Introduction

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A short introductory session, tailored to your use case. We listen to your research challenge first, then show you the relevant parts of the platform.

  • Share your research challenge; we show the relevant features
  • See both the respondent experience and the research dashboard
  • Get a pricing indication based on your expected volumes
  • Discover panel and community options where relevant

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