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Survey123 alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Survey123 alternative is KoboToolbox (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Survey123 compared with 6 alternatives: Fulcrum, KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, GoCanvas, TrueContext and 1 more.

Survey123's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer 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
Survey123This toolFree trialTrial onlyWeb
FulcrumFree trial · from $43/moTrial onlyWeb
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
GoCanvasFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TrueContextFree trial · from $400/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ZerionPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Survey123

  1. Fulcrum

    Offline field data collection with maps for crews and utilities

    • Fulcrum starts at $43 per user license / month, billed annually (minimum five users).
    • Fulcrum also covers workflow automation.
    • Fulcrum does not cover templates and surveys, which Survey123 does.

    Suits: Field crews that work without cell coverage

    Fulcrum vs Survey123Fulcrum pricing and details

  2. 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 has a free plan, which Survey123 lacks.
    • KoboToolbox also lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox does not cover templates, which Survey123 does.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs Survey123KoboToolbox pricing and details

  3. 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 has a free plan, which Survey123 lacks.
    • 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 templates and reports, which Survey123 does.

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

    Open Data Kit vs Survey123Open Data Kit pricing and details

  4. GoCanvas

    Mobile forms and workflows for field inspections and reports

    • GoCanvas starts at $29 per user / month, 3 user minimum, billed annually.
    • GoCanvas also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • GoCanvas also covers workflow automation, no-code and dashboards.
    • GoCanvas does not cover templates and surveys, which Survey123 does.

    Suits: Construction and field-service crews doing inspections and daily reports

    GoCanvas vs Survey123GoCanvas pricing and details

  5. TrueContext

    Mobile forms and guided workflows for field service teams

    • TrueContext starts at $400 per month for the whole team, billed annually.
    • TrueContext also lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • TrueContext lists no web app, which Survey123 has.
    • TrueContext also covers workflow automation.
    • TrueContext does not cover templates and surveys, which Survey123 does.

    Suits: Field service teams moving from paper forms

    TrueContext vs Survey123TrueContext pricing and details

  6. Zerion

    iFormBuilder, offline mobile data collection for field teams

    • Zerion also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zerion also covers workflow automation.
    • Zerion does not cover templates, surveys and reports, which Survey123 does.

    Suits: Field inspection, audit and compliance teams that work without coverage

    Zerion vs Survey123Zerion pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Survey123

  • Survey123 is included with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, so cost depends on the ArcGIS user types an organization buys; the pages read show no dollar prices.
  • Authoring and field apps are separate downloads (Survey123 Mobile, the field app, Studio and Connect) alongside the website.
  • The pages read do not list which operating systems each app supports, so only web is listed as a platform.
  • A next-generation Survey123 Mobile and Studio were in beta at the time of the vendor's latest update post.
Survey123 pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Survey123?

The alternatives to Survey123 in this directory are Fulcrum, KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, GoCanvas, TrueContext and Zerion. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Survey123.

Is there a free alternative to Survey123?

Yes. KoboToolbox and Open Data Kit have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Survey123 alternatives work on Windows?

The Survey123 listing does not include a Windows app. TrueContext lists one.

Which Survey123 alternatives work on macOS?

The Survey123 listing does not include a macOS app. TrueContext lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Survey123?

KoboToolbox and Open Data Kit 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.