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Open Data Kit alternatives

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

Open Data Kit compared with 8 alternatives: KoboToolbox, Enketo, Epicollect5, SurveyCTO, Ona and 3 more.

Open Data Kit has a free plan. Paid plans start at $199 per month, billed yearly ($249 billed monthly). 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Open Data KitThis toolFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
EnketoFreeFreeWeb
Epicollect5FreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
SurveyCTOFree plan · from $225/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
OnaFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb
CommCareFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Survey SolutionsFreeFreeWeb
Survey123Free trialTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Open Data Kit starts at $199 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: KoboToolbox, Epicollect5, Ona, CommCare and Survey Solutions.

SurveyCTO scores higher without starting lower. Enketo starts 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 lessOpen Data KitKoboToolboxEnketoEpicollect5SurveyCTOOnaCommCareSurvey Solutions

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

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of form and survey tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Open Data Kit

  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 covers reports.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs Open Data KitKoboToolbox pricing and details

  2. Enketo

    Open-source web forms that work offline

    • Enketo is free.
    • Enketo lists no Android app, which Open Data Kit has.

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

    Enketo vs Open Data KitEnketo pricing and details

  3. Epicollect5

    Free mobile and web data collection from Oxford University

    • Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 also lists an iOS app.

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

    Epicollect5 vs Open Data KitEpicollect5 pricing and details

  4. SurveyCTO

    Offline-capable data collection for field research

    • SurveyCTO starts at $225 per month, billed annually ($250 billed monthly).
    • SurveyCTO also lists an iOS app.
    • SurveyCTO is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SurveyCTO also covers case management.

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

    SurveyCTO vs Open Data KitSurveyCTO pricing and details

  5. Ona

    Mobile data collection with forms, maps and charts

    • Ona starts at $199 per month, or $1,910.40 billed yearly.
    • Ona lists no Android app, which Open Data Kit has.
    • Ona also covers dashboards.

    Suits: NGOs and field teams running offline surveys

    Ona vs Open Data KitOna pricing and details

  6. 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 an iOS app.
    • CommCare also covers case management.

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

    CommCare vs Open Data KitCommCare pricing and details

  7. Survey Solutions

    Free survey software from the World Bank for CAPI and CAWI

    • Survey Solutions is free.
    • Survey Solutions lists no Android app, which Open Data Kit has.

    Suits: National statistics offices and research teams running large field surveys

    Survey Solutions vs Open Data KitSurvey Solutions pricing and details

  8. Survey123

    ArcGIS smart forms for field data collection and survey analysis

    • Survey123 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Open Data Kit.
    • Survey123 lists no Android app, which Open Data Kit has.
    • Survey123 also covers templates and reports.

    Suits: Organizations already on ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise

    Survey123 vs Open Data KitSurvey123 pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Open Data Kit

  • ODK Collect is an Android app; the docs list Android 5 or above as the minimum.
  • ODK Cloud limits active projects and monthly submissions; extra capacity is a Basic add-on at $199 a month yearly or $249 monthly.
  • API access and Entities need Professional or higher.
  • ODK Cloud lists a full refund if you are unhappy within 14 days of payment.
Open Data Kit pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Open Data Kit?

The alternatives to Open Data Kit in this directory are KoboToolbox, Enketo, Epicollect5, SurveyCTO, Ona, CommCare, Survey Solutions and Survey123. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Open Data Kit.

Is there a free alternative to Open Data Kit?

Yes. Enketo, Epicollect5 and Survey Solutions are free to use. KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, Ona and CommCare have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Open Data Kit alternatives work on iOS?

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

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.