Forsta alternatives · Forms
Open-source alternatives to Forsta
Forsta 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.
Forsta's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 Forsta
- Free plan · from $39/mo
LimeSurvey
Open-source survey tool, hosted in the cloud or self-hosted
- LimeSurvey has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LimeSurvey also covers templates.
- Forsta also covers dashboards.
- Free plan · from $21/mo
KoboToolbox
Open-source data collection for field surveys, online or offline
- KoboToolbox has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Forsta also covers dashboards.
- Free plan · from $25/mo
OpnForm
Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
- OpnForm has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OpnForm also covers templates.
- Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
- Free plan · from $100/mo
CommCare
No-code apps for frontline case management and data collection
- CommCare has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Only CommCare lists Android and iOS apps.
- CommCare is open source, according to its own site.
- CommCare also covers case management.
- Free plan
Formbricks
Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps
- Formbricks has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Formbricks also covers templates and workflow automation.
- Forsta also covers forms, reports and dashboards.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
HeyForm
Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys
- HeyForm has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- HeyForm also covers templates and no-code.
- Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
- Free plan · from $199/mo
Open Data Kit
Open-source mobile and web data collection
- Open Data Kit has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Only Open Data Kit lists an Android app.
- Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
- Free plan · from $559 one-time
SurveyJS
Open-source JavaScript form library with a paid form builder
- SurveyJS has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- SurveyJS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SurveyJS also covers no-code.
- Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
- Free plan · from $99/yr
Ninja Forms
WordPress form builder with a free core and paid add-ons
- Ninja Forms has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Ninja Forms is open source, according to its own site.
- Ninja Forms also covers templates and workflow automation.
- Forsta also covers surveys, reports and dashboards.
- Free plan · from $39/mo
Typebot
Open-source chatbot and conversational form builder
- Typebot has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Typebot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Typebot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
- Forsta also covers surveys, reports and dashboards.
- Free trial · from $300/mo
Form.io
JSON form and API platform for developers, hosted or self-hosted
- Form.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Forsta also covers surveys, reports and dashboards.
- Free
Enketo
Open-source web forms that work offline
- Enketo has a free plan. Forsta does not.
- Enketo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Forsta?
Yes. LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox, OpnForm, CommCare, Formbricks, HeyForm, Open Data Kit, SurveyJS and 7 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Forsta open source?
Forsta is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these form and survey tools are free?
LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox, OpnForm, CommCare, Formbricks, HeyForm, Open Data Kit, SurveyJS 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 Forsta: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.