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Self-hosted alternatives to Epicollect5

The Epicollect5 listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 148 other form and survey tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Epicollect5 is free to use. 12 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 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. Survey Solutions

    Free survey software from the World Bank for CAPI and CAWI

    • Survey Solutions is free. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Survey Solutions is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Survey Solutions vs Epicollect5Survey Solutions 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. Checkbox Survey

    Survey software for the cloud or your own servers

    • Checkbox Survey starts at $20 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 has a free plan. Checkbox Survey does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Checkbox Survey is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Checkbox Survey pricing and details

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Tripetto

    Conversational form builder as a cloud studio, WordPress plugin or SDK

    • Tripetto starts at $99 per year for 1 WordPress site. Epicollect5 is free.
    • Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Tripetto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tripetto also covers no-code.
    Tripetto pricing and details

  12. 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

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Epicollect5?

Yes. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Enketo, Survey Solutions, LimeSurvey, OpnForm, Checkbox Survey, SurveyJS and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Epicollect5 be self-hosted?

The Epicollect5 listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 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, Survey Solutions, LimeSurvey, OpnForm, SurveyJS, Formbricks and 4 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.