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Epicollect5 alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Epicollect5 alternative for most people is Google Forms (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of form and survey tools. It's also the best free one.

Epicollect5 compared with 7 alternatives: KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Enketo, Ona, Google Forms and 2 more.

Epicollect5 is free to use. All 7 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
Epicollect5This toolFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
EnketoFreeFreeWeb
OnaFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb
Google FormsFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb
CommCareFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Survey SolutionsFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

Epicollect5 has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

KoboToolbox and Google Forms 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 lessEpicollect5KoboToolboxOpen Data KitEnketoOnaGoogle FormsCommCareSurvey 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 Epicollect5

  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 lists no iOS app, which Epicollect5 has.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs Epicollect5KoboToolbox pricing and details

  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 lists no iOS app, which Epicollect5 has.
    • Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

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

    Open Data Kit vs Epicollect5Open Data Kit pricing and details

  3. Enketo

    Open-source web forms that work offline

    • Enketo is free.
    • Enketo lists no Android and iOS apps, which Epicollect5 has.
    • Enketo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Developers adding offline web forms to a data collection system

    Enketo vs Epicollect5Enketo 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 Epicollect5 has.
    • Ona also covers dashboards.

    Suits: NGOs and field teams running offline surveys

    Ona vs Epicollect5Ona pricing and details

  5. Google Forms

    Form, survey and quiz builder that comes with a Google Account

    • Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Forms lists no Android and iOS apps, which Epicollect5 has.
    • Google Forms also covers templates and reports.

    Suits: Quick polls, event registrations and quizzes at no cost

    Google Forms vs Epicollect5Google Forms pricing and details

  6. CommCare

    No-code apps for frontline case management and data collection

    • CommCare starts at $100 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly).
    • CommCare is open source, according to its own site.
    • CommCare also covers case management.

    Suits: NGOs and health programs managing clients over months or years

    CommCare vs Epicollect5CommCare 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 Epicollect5 has.
    • Survey Solutions is self-hostable, according to its own site.

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

    Survey Solutions vs Epicollect5Survey Solutions pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Epicollect5

  • The team says it is not a commercial company and provides the service as-is, with no guarantees.
  • For mission-critical projects the docs suggest alternatives such as KoboToolbox, ODK or Google Forms.
  • A fair usage policy applies, and Epicollect5 is not designed as free media storage.
Epicollect5 pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Epicollect5?

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

Is there a free alternative to Epicollect5?

Yes. Enketo and Survey Solutions are free to use. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Ona, Google Forms and CommCare have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Epicollect5?

KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Enketo and CommCare are described as open source on their own sites.

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.