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Self-hosted alternatives to Fluent Forms

The Fluent Forms listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 60 other form and survey tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Fluent Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Fluent Forms

  1. Contact Form 7

    Free open-source contact form plugin for WordPress

    • Contact Form 7 is free. Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • Contact Form 7 is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Fluent Forms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
  2. Tripetto

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

    • Tripetto starts at $99 per year for 1 WordPress site. Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • Tripetto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tripetto also covers no-code.
    • Fluent Forms also covers templates and workflow automation.
  3. Formbricks

    Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps

    • Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Fluent Forms also covers forms.
  4. HeyForm

    Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys

    • HeyForm starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($18 billed monthly). Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HeyForm also covers no-code.
    • Fluent Forms also covers workflow automation.
  5. OpnForm

    Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions

    • OpnForm starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($299); $29 billed monthly. Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Fluent Forms also covers workflow automation.
  6. 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). Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LimeSurvey also covers reports.
    • Fluent Forms also covers workflow automation.
  7. 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. Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
  8. 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). Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • Fluent Forms has a free plan. Checkbox Survey does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Checkbox Survey is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Checkbox Survey also covers reports.
  9. Typebot

    Open-source chatbot and conversational form builder

    • Typebot starts at $39 per month for 2 seats and 2,000 chats. Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • Typebot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typebot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    • Fluent Forms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
  10. 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. Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
    • Fluent Forms has a free plan. Form.io does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Form.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Fluent Forms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Fluent Forms?

Yes. Contact Form 7, Tripetto, Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm, LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox, Checkbox Survey and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Fluent Forms be self-hosted?

The Fluent Forms listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these form and survey tools are free?

Contact Form 7, Tripetto, Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm, LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox and Typebot 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 Fluent Forms: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.