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Open-source alternatives to Epicollect5

Epicollect5 is not described as open source on its own site. 15 of the 148 other form and survey tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Epicollect5 is free to use. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists an iOS app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
    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). Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists an iOS app.
    • Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Open Data Kit vs Epicollect5Open Data Kit pricing and details

  3. Enketo

    Open-source web forms that work offline

    • Enketo is free. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Enketo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Enketo vs Epicollect5Enketo pricing and details

  4. CommCare

    No-code apps for frontline case management and data collection

    • CommCare starts at $100 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly). Epicollect5 is free.
    • CommCare is open source, according to its own site.
    • CommCare also covers case management.
    CommCare vs Epicollect5CommCare pricing and details

  5. 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). Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LimeSurvey also covers templates and reports.
    LimeSurvey pricing and details

  6. OpnForm

    Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions

    • OpnForm starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($299); $29 billed monthly. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpnForm also covers templates.
    OpnForm pricing and details

  7. SurveyJS

    Open-source JavaScript form library with a paid form builder

    • SurveyJS starts at $559 once per developer, including updates and support for the first 12 months. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • SurveyJS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SurveyJS also covers no-code.
    SurveyJS pricing and details

  8. Formbricks

    Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps

    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Formbricks also covers templates and workflow automation.
    • Epicollect5 also covers forms.
    Formbricks pricing and details

  9. HeyForm

    Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys

    • HeyForm starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($18 billed monthly). Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HeyForm also covers templates and no-code.
    HeyForm pricing and details

  10. Ninja Forms

    WordPress form builder with a free core and paid add-ons

    • Ninja Forms starts at $99 per year for 3 sites, after a first year at $59.40. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Ninja Forms is open source, according to its own site.
    • Ninja Forms also covers templates and workflow automation.
    Ninja Forms pricing and details

  11. Typebot

    Open-source chatbot and conversational form builder

    • Typebot starts at $39 per month for 2 seats and 2,000 chats. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Typebot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typebot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    Typebot pricing and details

  12. Form.io

    JSON form and API platform for developers, hosted or self-hosted

    • Form.io starts at $300 per month, hosted SaaS project; self-hosted from $660 per month. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 has a free plan. Form.io does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Form.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Form.io pricing and details

3 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Epicollect5?

Yes. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Enketo, CommCare, LimeSurvey, OpnForm, SurveyJS, Formbricks and 7 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Epicollect5 open source?

Epicollect5 is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these form and survey tools are free?

KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Enketo, CommCare, LimeSurvey, OpnForm, SurveyJS, Formbricks and 5 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Epicollect5: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.