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SurveyCTO alternatives

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

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

SurveyCTO has a free plan. Paid plans start at $225 per month, billed annually ($250 billed monthly). 5 of the 6 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
SurveyCTOThis toolFree plan · from $225/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
KoboToolboxFree plan · from $21/moYesWeb, Android
Open Data KitFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb, Android
CommCareFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
OnaFree plan · from $199/moYesWeb
GoCanvasFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Survey SolutionsFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

SurveyCTO starts at $225 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: KoboToolbox.

Open Data Kit, CommCare, Ona, GoCanvas and Survey Solutions 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 lessSurveyCTOKoboToolboxOpen Data KitCommCareOnaGoCanvasSurvey Solutions

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 SurveyCTO

  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 lists no iOS app, which SurveyCTO has.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
    • KoboToolbox does not cover case management, which SurveyCTO does.

    Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data

    KoboToolbox vs SurveyCTOKoboToolbox 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 lists no iOS app, which SurveyCTO has.
    • Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open Data Kit does not cover case management, which SurveyCTO does.

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

    Open Data Kit vs SurveyCTOOpen Data Kit pricing and details

  3. CommCare

    No-code apps for frontline case management and data collection

    • CommCare starts at $100 per month, billed annually ($120 billed monthly).
    • CommCare is open source, according to its own site.

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

    CommCare vs SurveyCTOCommCare pricing and details

  4. Ona

    Mobile data collection with forms, maps and charts

    • Ona starts at $199 per month, or $1,910.40 billed yearly.
    • Ona lists no iOS and Android apps, which SurveyCTO has.
    • Ona also covers dashboards.
    • Ona does not cover case management, which SurveyCTO does.

    Suits: NGOs and field teams running offline surveys

    Ona vs SurveyCTOOna pricing and details

  5. GoCanvas

    Mobile forms and workflows for field inspections and reports

    • GoCanvas starts at $29 per user / month, 3 user minimum, billed annually.
    • GoCanvas has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SurveyCTO.
    • GoCanvas also covers workflow automation, no-code, reports and dashboards.
    • GoCanvas does not cover surveys and case management, which SurveyCTO does.

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

    GoCanvas vs SurveyCTOGoCanvas pricing and details

  6. Survey Solutions

    Free survey software from the World Bank for CAPI and CAWI

    • Survey Solutions is free.
    • Survey Solutions lists no iOS and Android apps, which SurveyCTO has.
    • Survey Solutions is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Survey Solutions does not cover case management, which SurveyCTO does.

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

    Survey Solutions vs SurveyCTOSurvey Solutions pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SurveyCTO

  • Plans cap monthly submissions: 5,000 on Basic and 10,000 on Pro; extra submissions cost $100 per 1,000 credits.
  • Extra AI credits are sold separately as prepaid or on-demand credits.
  • The free Community subscription has no access to the support team.
  • Server location selection and the SOC 2 report need Pro or higher.
SurveyCTO pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SurveyCTO?

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

Is there a free alternative to SurveyCTO?

Yes. Survey Solutions is free to use. KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, CommCare and Ona have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to SurveyCTO?

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.