PulseGen Documentation
The Open-Source Survey Platform with AI Superpowers
Create beautiful surveys, collect responses at scale, and unlock insights with AI—all self-hosted on your infrastructure.
Why PulseGen?
| Traditional Survey Tools | PulseGen | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Ownership | Their servers, their rules | Your infrastructure, your data |
| AI Analysis | Paid add-on or unavailable | Bring your own AI keys |
| Customization | Limited theming | Full white-label + custom CSS |
| Pricing | Per response or seat | Free forever (self-hosted) |
| Lock-in | Proprietary formats | Export everything, run anywhere |
Key Features
Build Powerful Surveys
- 24 Question Types — From NPS to matrix grids, signatures to geo-location
- Drag & Drop Builder — Visual canvas with real-time preview
- Smart Logic — Skip logic, branching, piping, conditional display
- Multi-Page Surveys — Organize with custom pagination
- Themes & Branding — Custom colors, logos, fonts, and CSS
Distribute Effortlessly
- Instant Sharing — Links, QR codes, embed widgets
- Participant Management — Import lists, track completions, send reminders
- Access Control — Public, private, password-protected, or token-based
- Save & Continue — Let respondents resume later
Analyze with AI
- AI Survey Generation — Describe your survey in plain English
- Sentiment Analysis — Understand response emotions automatically
- Smart Summaries — AI-powered insights from open-ended responses
- Multi-Language — Instant translation to 12+ languages
Quick Links
New to PulseGen? Start with the Getting Started Guide.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Quick setup and first survey |
| Self-Hosting | Deploy on your infrastructure |
| Deployment Guide | Cloud and production deployments |
| API Reference | REST API documentation |
| AI Features | Configure AI providers |
| Configuration | Environment variables and settings |
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, React Query |
| Backend | Node.js, Express, Prisma ORM |
| Database | PostgreSQL |
| Cache | Redis (optional) |
| AI | OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI SDKs |
Community
PulseGen is open-source under the MIT License.