The Enketo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Enketo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Enketo
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source web forms that work offline
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among form and survey tools, read from Enketo’s own pages.
Made by Enketo LLC · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Enketo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Enketo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 8 of the 148 other form and survey tools we grade
Enketo is an open-source web application that renders XForm surveys in the browser on any device, including offline. It is part of the OpenRosa and ODK ecosystem and is built into tools such as KoboToolbox and ODK Central. The Enketo site says it has joined KoboToolbox.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Enketo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is a renderer built into KoboToolbox and ODK Central, not a survey platform on its own.
- 1
Best for showing XForm surveys in a browser
Enketo is free open-source software that shows XForm surveys in a web browser, online or offline.
- 2
It is free
Enketo has no paid plan at all. Enketo is free and open source; you can run it yourself or use a tool that has it built in.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Offline surveys
Surveys deployed with Enketo keep working without a connection.
- 5
Skip and validation logic
Handles skip logic and answer checks in forms written in the OpenRosa XForm format.
- 6
Any device
Runs in a fairly modern browser on mobile or desktop hardware.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 8 of 148
That is against the other form and survey tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Enketo is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Enketo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Enketo LLC, since 2012
- Category
- Forms & Surveys
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for showing XForm surveys in a browser
Enketo is free open-source software that shows XForm surveys in a web browser, online or offline. It is a renderer built into KoboToolbox and ODK Central, not a survey platform on its own. You run it yourself or use it through another tool.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Free only if you host it yourself, which needs a server. Hosted versions come from other providers. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free and open source with no response caps, but you run it yourself or get it inside another tool. |
| Features | D | It only renders forms. You need ODK Central, KoboToolbox or similar to build forms and keep data, so it is not useful alone. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. Running it yourself means installing and configuring a server. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, on any device and offline, with KoboToolbox, ODK Central, OpenSRP and Medic links. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Enketo is for
- Fits if you run ODK Central or a similar server and need a form viewer
- Works for developers building XForm tools
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a ready survey tool, as it only renders forms
- Skip it if you have no server and no technical help
- Too light for building forms or storing results, which other tools handle
- Watch out: the site says Enketo has joined KoboToolbox, so check its future as a separate product
Good to know
Good for
- Developers adding offline web forms to a data collection system
- Teams already using KoboToolbox or ODK Central
Worth knowing
- Enketo is a form renderer, not a full survey platform: it is used through other tools or self-hosted.
- Paid hosting comes from other providers, such as ODK Central or KoboToolbox as a service.
- The site announces that Enketo has joined KoboToolbox.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Enketo is free to use.
Free only if you host it yourself, which needs a server.
Self-hosted
$0
Free open-source software you install and support yourself; paid hosted services come from other providers.
The free plan
Enketo is free and open source; you can run it yourself or use a tool that has it built in.
Read from enketo.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open-source web forms that work offline. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, works offline, forms, surveys.
You need ODK Central, KoboToolbox or similar to build forms and keep data, so it is not useful alone.
- Offline surveys
- Surveys deployed with Enketo keep working without a connection.
- Skip and validation logic
- Handles skip logic and answer checks in forms written in the OpenRosa XForm format.
- Any device
- Runs in a fairly modern browser on mobile or desktop hardware.
- Themes and widgets
- Forms can use themes such as Grid, plus widgets for Likert scales, drawing, signatures and image maps.
- Printer-friendly forms
- Forms can be printed from the browser.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- KoboToolbox
- ODK Central
- OpenSRP
- Medic
Enketo is made by Enketo LLC, and has been around since 2012.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
8/148
Other form and survey tools it is graded above
Enketo's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 8 of the 148 other form and survey tools we grade, and level with 17.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 111 of 148) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Enketo has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 149 form and survey tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Enketo’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 35 of 148
- BFree plan and trialAbove 111 of 148
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 148
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 148
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 148
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 121 form and survey tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Enketo is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Enketo is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 123 of the 148 other form and survey tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Forms and surveys: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
What this rests on. Enketo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Epicollect5 and Ona
The 4 tools Enketo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
KoboToolbox
Free plan · from $21/mo
Open-source data collection for field surveys, online or offline.
- Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
- KoboToolbox also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
Open Data Kit
Free plan · from $199/mo
Open-source mobile and web data collection.
- Only Open Data Kit lists an Android app.
- 3.0GPA
Epicollect5
Free
Free mobile and web data collection from Oxford University.
- Only Epicollect5 lists Android and iOS apps.
- Enketo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.0GPA
Ona
Free plan · from $199/mo
Mobile data collection with forms, maps and charts.
- Enketo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Ona also covers dashboards.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Enketo free?
Yes. Enketo is free to use.
How much does Enketo cost?
Enketo lists one plan. Self-hosted: $0.
What platforms does Enketo work on?
Enketo is available on Web.
Does Enketo have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Enketo is listed for Web.
Does Enketo have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Enketo is listed for Web.
Is Enketo open source?
Yes. Enketo is open source, according to its own site.
Does Enketo work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Enketo integrate with?
Enketo's listing names KoboToolbox, ODK Central, OpenSRP and Medic. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Enketo?
Enketo is made by Enketo LLC. It dates from 2012.
What are the alternatives to Enketo?
The closest alternatives to Enketo in our directory are KoboToolbox, Open Data Kit, Epicollect5 and Ona.
How does Enketo compare with other form and survey tools?
Enketo's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 8 of the 148 other form and survey tools we grade, and level with 17.
Is Enketo good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Enketo C for value for money. Enketo has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Enketo?
Enketo is free, so making your own would save you nothing. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 123 of the 148 other form and survey tools grade higher.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Enketo’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Enketo's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Enketo LLC. Prices change, so check enketo.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Enketo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/enketo
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Enketo’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Enketo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Enketo LLC. Prices and plans change: check enketo.org before you buy.