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Enketo alternatives

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

Enketo compared with 4 alternatives: KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Epicollect5 and Ona.

Enketo is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
EnketoThis toolFreeFreeWeb
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
Epicollect5FreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
OnaFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

Enketo has no paid plan and scores 1.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Epicollect5 and Ona score higher without starting lower.

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 lessEnketoKoboToolboxOpen Data KitEpicollect5Ona

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

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
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How each one differs from Enketo

  1. 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 also lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

  2. 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 also lists an Android app.

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

  3. Epicollect5

    Free mobile and web data collection from Oxford University

    • Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 also lists Android and iOS apps.

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

  4. Ona

    Mobile data collection with forms, maps and charts

    • Ona starts at $199 per month, or $1,910.40 billed yearly.
    • Ona also covers dashboards.

    Suits: NGOs and field teams running offline surveys

Limits worth knowing in Enketo

  • Enketo is a form renderer, not a full survey platform: it is used through other tools or self-hosted.
  • Paid hosting comes from other providers, such as ODK Central or KoboToolbox as a service.
  • The site announces that Enketo has joined KoboToolbox.
Enketo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Enketo?

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

Is there a free alternative to Enketo?

Yes. Epicollect5 is free to use. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit and Ona have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Enketo alternatives work on Android?

The Enketo listing does not include an Android app. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit and Epicollect5 list one.

Which Enketo alternatives work on iOS?

The Enketo listing does not include an iOS app. Epicollect5 lists one.

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.