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Self-hosted alternatives to Cognito Forms

The Cognito Forms listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 5 of the 27 other form and survey tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Cognito Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Cognito Forms

  1. LimeSurvey

    Open-source survey tool, hosted in the cloud or self-hosted

    • LimeSurvey starts at $39 per month, billed monthly (charged in EUR, about €34). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LimeSurvey also covers reports.
    • Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation and no-code.
    LimeSurvey pricing and details

  2. Formbricks

    Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps

    • Formbricks starts at $74 per month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cognito Forms also covers no-code and forms.
    Formbricks pricing and details

  3. HeyForm

    Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys

    • HeyForm starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($18 billed monthly). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation.
    HeyForm pricing and details

  4. OpnForm

    Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions

    • OpnForm starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($299); $29 billed monthly. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation and no-code.
    OpnForm pricing and details

  5. KoboToolbox

    Open-source data collection for field surveys, online or offline

    • KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
    KoboToolbox pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Cognito Forms?

Yes. LimeSurvey, Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm and KoboToolbox can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Cognito Forms be self-hosted?

The Cognito Forms listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Cognito Forms: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.