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Survey Solutions alternatives

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

Survey Solutions compared with 5 alternatives: KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, SurveyCTO, Epicollect5 and CommCare.

Survey Solutions is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Survey SolutionsThis toolFreeFreeWeb
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
SurveyCTOFree plan · from $225/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Epicollect5FreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
CommCareFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Survey Solutions has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, Epicollect5 and CommCare score higher without starting lower.

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 lessSurvey SolutionsKoboToolboxOpen Data KitSurveyCTOCommCare

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 Survey Solutions

  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, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs Survey SolutionsKoboToolbox 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, according to its own site.

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

    Open Data Kit vs Survey SolutionsOpen 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.

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

    SurveyCTO vs Survey SolutionsSurveyCTO pricing and details

  4. Epicollect5

    Free mobile and web data collection from Oxford University

    • Epicollect5 is free.
    • Epicollect5 also lists Android and iOS apps.

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

    Epicollect5 vs Survey SolutionsEpicollect5 pricing and details

  5. 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.

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

    CommCare vs Survey SolutionsCommCare pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Survey Solutions

  • You install and manage the server yourself; the team helps with setup but this is not a hosted subscription.
  • The site points to cost planning tools in its documentation, since hosting costs depend on your own server setup.
  • The site does not state which operating systems the interviewer tablet app supports.
Survey Solutions pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Survey Solutions?

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

Is there a free alternative to Survey Solutions?

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

Which Survey Solutions alternatives work on Android?

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

Which Survey Solutions alternatives work on iOS?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Survey Solutions?

KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit and CommCare 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.