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KoboToolbox alternatives
KoboToolbox compared with 5 alternatives: LimeSurvey, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Jotform and QuestionPro.
KoboToolbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KoboToolboxThis tool | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
| LimeSurvey | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| Google Forms | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| SurveyMonkey | Free plan · from $46/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuestionPro | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from KoboToolbox
- 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). KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan.
- Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
- LimeSurvey also covers templates.
Suits: Academic and market researchers who export to SPSS, R or Stata
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Forms
Form, survey and quiz builder that comes with a Google Account
- Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan.
- Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Google Forms also covers templates.
Suits: Quick polls, event registrations and quizzes at no cost
- Free plan · from $46/mo
SurveyMonkey
Online survey and form platform with built-in analysis tools
- SurveyMonkey starts at $46 per month, billed annually ($552), for one user. KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan.
- Only SurveyMonkey lists an iOS app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SurveyMonkey also covers templates.
Suits: Customer, employee and market research surveys that need statistical analysis
- Free plan · from $34/mo
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan.
- Only Jotform lists an iOS app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Jotform also covers templates, workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
- KoboToolbox also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
- Free plan · from $99/mo
QuestionPro
Survey and market research platform with a free plan
- QuestionPro starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually. KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan.
- Only QuestionPro lists an iOS app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- QuestionPro also covers templates.
- KoboToolbox also covers forms.
Suits: Market researchers who need conjoint, MaxDiff or an audience panel
Limits worth knowing in KoboToolbox
- The free Community plan is limited to nonprofits, government agencies, UN organizations and educational institutions; others pay.
- Going over a plan's submission or storage limit blocks new submissions until the quota resets or the plan is upgraded.
- KoboCollect is an Android app; iPhones and iPads collect data through web forms in a browser.
- Prices here come from a July 5, 2026 archive copy of the pricing page, because the live page could not be loaded.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to KoboToolbox?
The alternatives to KoboToolbox in this directory are LimeSurvey, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Jotform and QuestionPro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with KoboToolbox.
Is there a free alternative to KoboToolbox?
Yes. LimeSurvey, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Jotform and QuestionPro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which KoboToolbox alternatives work on iOS?
The KoboToolbox listing does not include an iOS app. SurveyMonkey, Jotform and QuestionPro list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.