Feature Request: Add multiple survey creation options (including free JSON sync & cloud editor) to avoid banner without license key

[andrewtelnov]

Current Situation

The SurveyJS WordPress plugin currently embeds the SurveyJS Creator directly into the admin interface. While this works great, the free version displays a prominent banner at the top, and removing it requires a paid commercial license key.

Many users would prefer a free workflow without the banner, but still want to keep their surveys fully managed inside WordPress.

Proposed Feature – Multiple Creation Modes

I’d like to add three clear options in the plugin settings / survey edit screen so users can choose the workflow that best fits them:

1. Manual JSON Sync (Free Online Creator)

   • Add a large textarea / JSON editor in WordPress.
   • Users go to the free https://surveyjs.io/create-free-survey page, build or edit their survey, and copy the JSON.
   • Paste it into WordPress (and vice-versa for round-tripping).
   • Simple “Copy JSON to clipboard” and “Download JSON” buttons would make this frictionless.

2. SurveyJS Cloud Editor (API-driven)

   • Add a button “Edit Survey in SurveyJS Cloud”.
   • This opens (or creates) a dedicated survey on a new/ existing page on surveyjs.io.
   • Changes are automatically synced back to WordPress via API.
   • Would likely require the user to have a (free) SurveyJS account.
   • This would provide a full-featured editor experience without any banner and without leaving the WordPress ecosystem completely.

3. Embedded Creator (Current behavior)

   • Keep the existing embedded SurveyJS Creator as the third option.
   • Banner removal still requires the commercial license key (no change).

Suggested UI

• Radio buttons or tabs at the top of the survey editor:
  “Use Free Online Creator (JSON)” | “Use SurveyJS Cloud” | “Use Embedded Creator”
• Store the user’s preferred mode per survey (or globally).

Benefits

• Dramatically improves UX for free-tier users.
• Reduces the “banner frustration” barrier.
• Gives users flexibility based on their workflow preference and whether they want to stay fully inside WordPress or leverage SurveyJS cloud.
• Should increase overall adoption of the WordPress plugin.