Quick answer: You need a platform that does questionnaire โ scoring โ individual report โ PDF delivery at $19-99/month (not $2,499+). FormLM, Pointerpro, and ScoreApp fill this niche; FormLM uniquely adds AI narrative + Welch t-test + free tier.
The question we keep seeing: The question shows up when a client brief mentions a platform: independent consultants are asked to run a proper diagnostic and hand back individual reports, while the licences that do this well are priced for institutions. What can a solo practitioner actually afford to run assessments on? โ without either writing the report by hand or explaining a five-figure budget line.
The "Provide a Platform" Problem
An I/O psychologist on Reddit describes it perfectly: an RFP lands requiring the contractor to "provide a platform for collecting data, analyzing responses, and delivering individual feedback." You're a solo practitioner. Qualtrics wants $20K+. You can't afford it, but you can't say no to the engagement.
What a Solo Consultant Actually Needs
- Fast questionnaire setup: Build from your methodology in minutes, not a week of configuration
- Scoring logic: Dimension-weighted scores with configurable thresholds
- Per-person deliverable: Each respondent gets a personalized report (PDF)
- Group summary for the client: Aggregate dashboard + exportable data
- Accessible price: Under $50/month at solo-practitioner scale
How to Structure the Client Engagement
1. Build the assessment on FormLM with your proprietary dimensions (AI generates from your methodology description in 2 minutes).
2. Enable Report + auto-email โ each respondent receives their PDF upon submission.
3. Use Insight (group comparison) to export the cohort-level evidence PDF for your client.
4. Your methodology + the statistical report = the deliverable. The platform is invisible infrastructure.