FormBackend alternatives · Forms
Self-hosted alternatives to FormBackend
The FormBackend 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.
FormBackend has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed monthly. 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 FormBackend
- Free plan · from $39/mo
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). FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LimeSurvey also covers templates, surveys and reports.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan
Formbricks
Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps
- Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Formbricks also covers templates and surveys.
- FormBackend also covers forms.
- Free plan · from $21/mo
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. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- KoboToolbox also covers surveys and reports.
- Free plan · from $25/mo
OpnForm
Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
- OpnForm starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($299); $29 billed monthly. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OpnForm also covers templates and surveys.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free trial · from $20/mo
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). FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- FormBackend 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 surveys and reports.
- Free plan · from $39/mo
Typebot
Open-source chatbot and conversational form builder
- Typebot starts at $39 per month for 2 seats and 2,000 chats. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- Typebot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Typebot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free trial · from $300/mo
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. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- FormBackend 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.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $199/mo
Open Data Kit
Open-source mobile and web data collection
- Open Data Kit starts at $199 per month, billed yearly ($249 billed monthly). FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Open Data Kit lists an Android app.
- Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open Data Kit also covers surveys.
- Free
Survey Solutions
Free survey software from the World Bank for CAPI and CAWI
- Survey Solutions is free. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- Survey Solutions is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Survey Solutions also covers surveys.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $559 one-time
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. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- SurveyJS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SurveyJS also covers no-code and surveys.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
HeyForm
Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys
- HeyForm starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($18 billed monthly). FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- HeyForm also covers templates, no-code and surveys.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Tripetto
Conversational form builder as a cloud studio, WordPress plugin or SDK
- Tripetto starts at $99 per year for 1 WordPress site. FormBackend starts at $5 per month, billed monthly.
- Tripetto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Tripetto also covers no-code and surveys.
- FormBackend also covers workflow automation.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to FormBackend?
Yes. LimeSurvey, Formbricks, KoboToolbox, OpnForm, Checkbox Survey, Typebot, Form.io, Open Data Kit and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can FormBackend be self-hosted?
The FormBackend 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?
LimeSurvey, Formbricks, KoboToolbox, OpnForm, Typebot, Open Data Kit, Survey Solutions, SurveyJS 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 FormBackend: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.