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CommCare alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded CommCare alternative is Epicollect5 (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

CommCare compared with 7 alternatives: SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Ona, Epicollect5 and 2 more.

CommCare has a free plan. Paid plans start at $100 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly). 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CommCareThis toolFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
SurveyCTOFree plan · from $225/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
OnaFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb
Epicollect5FreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
FulcrumFree trial · from $43/moTrial onlyWeb
Survey SolutionsFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

CommCare starts at $100 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: KoboToolbox and Fulcrum.

SurveyCTO scores higher without starting lower. Epicollect5 and Survey Solutions start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCommCareSurveyCTOKoboToolboxOpen Data KitOnaEpicollect5FulcrumSurvey Solutions

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of form and survey tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from CommCare

  1. SurveyCTO

    Offline-capable data collection for field research

    • SurveyCTO starts at $225 per month, billed annually ($250 billed monthly).
    • SurveyCTO is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Research and development teams collecting data in the field without internet

    SurveyCTO vs CommCareSurveyCTO pricing and details

  2. 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.
    • KoboToolbox lists no iOS app, which CommCare has.
    • KoboToolbox is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
    • KoboToolbox does not cover case management, which CommCare does.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs CommCareKoboToolbox pricing and details

  3. Open Data Kit

    Open-source mobile and web data collection

    • Open Data Kit starts at $199 per month, billed yearly ($249 billed monthly).
    • Open Data Kit lists no iOS app, which CommCare has.
    • Open Data Kit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open Data Kit does not cover case management, which CommCare does.

    Suits: Field teams and researchers who need forms that work offline

    Open Data Kit vs CommCareOpen Data Kit pricing and details

  4. Ona

    Mobile data collection with forms, maps and charts

    • Ona starts at $199 per month, or $1,910.40 billed yearly.
    • Ona lists no Android and iOS apps, which CommCare has.
    • Ona also covers dashboards.
    • Ona does not cover case management, which CommCare does.

    Suits: NGOs and field teams running offline surveys

    Ona vs CommCareOna pricing and details

  5. Epicollect5

    Free mobile and web data collection from Oxford University

    • Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 does not cover case management, which CommCare does.

    Suits: Researchers, students and citizen science projects on a zero budget

    Epicollect5 vs CommCareEpicollect5 pricing and details

  6. Fulcrum

    Offline field data collection with maps for crews and utilities

    • Fulcrum starts at $43 per user license / month, billed annually (minimum five users).
    • Fulcrum has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CommCare.
    • Fulcrum lists no Android and iOS apps, which CommCare has.
    • Fulcrum also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Fulcrum does not cover surveys and case management, which CommCare does.

    Suits: Field crews that work without cell coverage

    Fulcrum vs CommCareFulcrum pricing and details

  7. Survey Solutions

    Free survey software from the World Bank for CAPI and CAWI

    • Survey Solutions is free.
    • Survey Solutions lists no Android and iOS apps, which CommCare has.
    • Survey Solutions is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Survey Solutions does not cover case management, which CommCare does.

    Suits: National statistics offices and research teams running large field surveys

    Survey Solutions vs CommCareSurvey Solutions pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CommCare

  • Billing counts mobile users, active or inactive, at $2 per extra user a month; web users are unlimited.
  • Text messages carry per-message fees, roughly $0.01 to $0.10 through Dimagi's gateway depending on country.
  • Web applications, Power BI and Tableau feeds and data de-identification need the Advanced plan.
  • Buying online covers up to 3 project spaces; 4 or more need a sales conversation.
CommCare pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CommCare?

The alternatives to CommCare in this directory are SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Ona, Epicollect5, Fulcrum and Survey Solutions. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CommCare.

Is there a free alternative to CommCare?

Yes. Epicollect5 and Survey Solutions are free to use. SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit and Ona have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.