Qualifio Alternative for SMBs & Small Businesses
QronoPlay: the same value as Qualifio, at 1% of the price. From €9.90/month, no commitment.
Why this comparison?
Qualifio is the leading French enterprise platform for marketing games since 2011. If you manage 50+ campaigns per year for a large group (Sephora, Carrefour, EDF, etc.), it's probably the tool for you. This page is not for you.
If you are a restaurant, winery, festival, local shop or agency serving SMBs, read on. Qualifio's budget (from approximately €700/month on a quote, with mandatory annual commitment) is out of reach for 95% of gamification projects. That's where QronoPlay comes in — with the same type of games, the same level of GDPR compliance, but without the enterprise friction.
Qualifio vs QronoPlay: comparison table
| Criteria | Qualifio | QronoPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | ≈ €700/month (quote) | €9.90/month public |
| Commitment | Annual mandatory | Monthly, no commitment |
| Pricing | On quote (3-4 weeks) | Transparent, immediate signup |
| Setup / onboarding | 2 to 3 months | 5 minutes |
| Languages included | Paid option | 5 languages included (FR/EN/DE/ES/IT) |
| Native 3D games | No | Yes (Darts, HoleWall, Wheel 3D) |
| Mobile-first | Responsive adapted | Designed mobile-first |
| Account manager | Included | Self-service + email support |
| CRM integrations | Full (Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo) | API + webhooks (Pro plan and above) |
| Custom domain | Included | Pro plan (€29.90/month) |
| GDPR compliance | Yes | Yes (France OVH hosting) |
| Participant volume | On quote | From 1,000 to 100,000+/month |
| Support | Dedicated account manager | Email 12 to 48h depending on plan |
| Free trial | Commercial request | Starter plan accessible, no CC required |
| Migration from Qualifio | — | Assisted migration on request |
Qualifio prices estimated based on Capterra and public G2/Software Advice reviews (May 2026). Qualifio applies personalised quote-based pricing.
When Qualifio remains the best choice
- •You manage more than 50 campaigns per year
- •Annual marketing budget > €50,000
- •Dedicated marketing team (3+ people)
- •Deep integration with Salesforce, HubSpot or Marketo critical on a daily basis
- •Multi-country, multi-brand with centralised governance
When QronoPlay is the right choice
- ✓You want to test without commitment (no quote, no contract to sign)
- ✓You manage between 1 and 10 campaigns per year
- ✓Your annual gamification budget is under €5,000
- ✓You are a solo founder, small marketing team or multi-client agency
- ✓You want to launch a campaign tomorrow, not in 3 months
- ✓Multilingual (5 European languages) must be included from the first plan
The pricing says it all
Qualifio entry (estimated)
~ €700 / month
~ €8,400 / year
12-month commitmentQronoPlay Starter
€9.90 / month
€99 / year
No commitmentEstimated savings: ~ €8,300 / year for equivalent essential features.
Comparison on entry plans. The QronoPlay Pro plan (€29.90/month) covers almost all SMB needs — about 1/20th of the Qualifio price.
Use case: wine estate with tasting events
A French wine estate welcoming visitors to its tasting cellar uses QronoPlay to gamify tastings and collect GDPR-compliant emails. QR code in cellar → wheel of fortune or grape variety quiz → email opt-in newsletter. Setup: 1 week, without an integrator. Cost: Pro plan at €29.90/month. No account manager needed — the team manages its campaigns autonomously from the admin.
Frequently asked questions
Does QronoPlay offer the same types of games as Qualifio?
Yes for essential formats: wheel of fortune, instant win, scratch card, quiz, prize draw, interactive form. QronoPlay also adds native 3D games (Darts, HoleWall, Wheel 3D) that Qualifio does not offer. For very specific formats (cinemagraph, multi-day advent calendar), Qualifio remains more comprehensive.
Can I migrate my Qualifio campaigns to QronoPlay?
Yes. Data (participations, winners, email base) can be exported from Qualifio as CSV and re-imported into QronoPlay. We assist migrations on request at no extra cost for Pro and Business plans.
Is QronoPlay really cheaper or are there hidden costs?
No hidden costs. The Starter (€9.90/month) and Pro (€29.90/month) plans are publicly listed on our Pricing page, payable by card, cancellable at any time. No setup fees, no onboarding costs, no add-on costs for languages. The Business plan (€99/month) adds API and SMS for advanced needs.
Is QronoPlay support responsive enough without a dedicated account manager?
Email support responds in 12h to 48h depending on your plan (12h on Business, 24h on Pro, 48h on Starter). For SMBs, this is largely sufficient: the platform is self-service and the documentation covers 90% of questions. If you need a dedicated account manager daily, Qualifio remains the best choice.
Is QronoPlay GDPR compliant at the same level as Qualifio?
Yes. Hosting in France (OVH), DPA available, double email opt-in, anonymisation on request, processing register, automated right to erasure. GDPR compliant at the same level as a French enterprise platform.
Can I try QronoPlay before committing?
Yes. The Starter plan at €9.90/month has no commitment — you can stop after one month if it doesn't suit you. No credit card required to create an account. No quote, no waiting, no sales call needed.
Ready to try QronoPlay?
Start at €9.90/month with no commitment. No credit card required to create your account.