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Open-source alternatives to Google Forms

Google Forms is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 27 other form and survey tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Google Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Google Forms

  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. Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Google Forms also covers templates.
    KoboToolbox vs Google FormsKoboToolbox pricing and details

  2. 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). Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LimeSurvey vs Google FormsLimeSurvey pricing and details

  3. OpnForm

    Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions

    • OpnForm starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($299); $29 billed monthly. Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Google Forms also covers reports.
    OpnForm pricing and details

  4. Formbricks

    Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps

    • Formbricks starts at $74 per month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Formbricks also covers workflow automation.
    • Google Forms also covers forms and reports.
    Formbricks pricing and details

  5. HeyForm

    Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys

    • HeyForm starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($18 billed monthly). Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HeyForm also covers no-code.
    • Google Forms also covers reports.
    HeyForm pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Forms?

Yes. KoboToolbox, LimeSurvey, OpnForm, Formbricks and HeyForm are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Google Forms open source?

Google Forms is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Google Forms: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.