edsl
The premium Open Source alternative to Qualtrics
🎯 Best for:Researchers needing rapid, low-cost pilot data via synthetic populations
What is edsl?
Replaces traditional human-based survey platforms with an AI agent simulation framework. It enables researchers to conduct large-scale social science experiments by deploying LLM-based personas to simulate human responses.
Tech Stack
PythonAI, ML & Data
Why edsl?
- • Massive scalability for agent-based modeling
- • Seamless integration with multiple LLM providers
- • Programmatic control over agent personas
Limitations
- • Requires LLM API keys
- • Potential for AI hallucination in results
- • Steep learning curve for non-coders
3/4/2026
Last Update
65
Forks
165
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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Self-Hosted
$0
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Team Size10 Users
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