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Ona alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Ona alternative is Epicollect5 (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Ona compared with 6 alternatives: KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, CommCare, Epicollect5 and 1 more.

Ona has a free plan. Paid plans start at $199 per month, or $1,910.40 billed yearly. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
OnaThis toolFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
SurveyCTOFree plan · from $225/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
CommCareFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Epicollect5FreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
EnketoFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

Ona starts at $159.20 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: KoboToolbox.

SurveyCTO scores higher without starting lower. CommCare, Epicollect5 and Enketo start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessOnaKoboToolboxOpen Data KitSurveyCTOCommCareEpicollect5Enketo

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of form and survey tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Ona

  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.
    • KoboToolbox also lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
    • KoboToolbox does not cover dashboards, which Ona does.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs OnaKoboToolbox pricing and details

  2. Open Data Kit

    Open-source mobile and web data collection

    • Open Data Kit starts at $199 per month, billed yearly ($249 billed monthly).
    • Open Data Kit also lists an Android app.
    • Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open Data Kit does not cover dashboards, which Ona does.

    Suits: Field teams and researchers who need forms that work offline

    Open Data Kit vs OnaOpen Data Kit pricing and details

  3. SurveyCTO

    Offline-capable data collection for field research

    • SurveyCTO starts at $225 per month, billed annually ($250 billed monthly).
    • SurveyCTO also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SurveyCTO is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SurveyCTO also covers case management.
    • SurveyCTO does not cover dashboards, which Ona does.

    Suits: Research and development teams collecting data in the field without internet

    SurveyCTO vs OnaSurveyCTO pricing and details

  4. CommCare

    No-code apps for frontline case management and data collection

    • CommCare starts at $100 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly).
    • CommCare also lists Android and iOS apps.
    • CommCare is open source, according to its own site.
    • CommCare also covers case management.
    • CommCare does not cover dashboards, which Ona does.

    Suits: NGOs and health programs managing clients over months or years

    CommCare vs OnaCommCare pricing and details

  5. Epicollect5

    Free mobile and web data collection from Oxford University

    • Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 also lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Epicollect5 does not cover dashboards, which Ona does.

    Suits: Researchers, students and citizen science projects on a zero budget

    Epicollect5 vs OnaEpicollect5 pricing and details

  6. Enketo

    Open-source web forms that work offline

    • Enketo is free.
    • Enketo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Enketo does not cover dashboards, which Ona does.

    Suits: Developers adding offline web forms to a data collection system

    Enketo vs OnaEnketo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Ona

  • Submission limits vary by plan: 500 on Free, 15,000 on Standard and 30,000 on Pro.
  • The pricing table lists Tableau, Google Sheets and RapidPro integrations, an API and webhooks; check which plans include each.
  • Unfunded grassroots organizations can apply for free access through the Impact Grant program.
  • Local hosting for in-country data laws is arranged by contacting Ona.
Ona pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Ona?

The alternatives to Ona in this directory are KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, CommCare, Epicollect5 and Enketo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ona.

Is there a free alternative to Ona?

Yes. Epicollect5 and Enketo are free to use. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO and CommCare have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Ona alternatives work on Android?

The Ona listing does not include an Android app. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, CommCare and Epicollect5 list one.

Which Ona alternatives work on iOS?

The Ona listing does not include an iOS app. SurveyCTO, CommCare and Epicollect5 list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ona?

KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, CommCare and Enketo are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.