KoboToolbox Starter
The KoboToolbox Starter plan costs $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
For companies and personal use only: unlimited projects and data collectors, 1,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of file storage.
As stated on web.archive.orgThe plans either side of it
- Community (nonprofit)$0one below
For nonprofits, government agencies, UN organizations and educational institutions: unlimited projects, 5,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of storage.
- Community (other)$88 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly)one above
The Community plan as sold to companies and individuals outside the nonprofit category: 5,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of storage.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Formsite | $21 a month | Yes |
| Appenate | $20 a month | No |
| Checkbox Survey | $20 a month | No |
| Formlets | $20 a month | Yes |
| Youform | $20 a month | Yes |
| ProProfs Survey Maker | $19.99 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
KoboToolbox Starter questions
How much is the KoboToolbox Starter plan?
The KoboToolbox Starter plan costs $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). For companies and personal use only: unlimited projects and data collectors, 1,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of file storage.
What is the difference between KoboToolbox Community (nonprofit) and Starter?
Community (nonprofit) costs $0 and gives you for nonprofits, government agencies, UN organizations and educational institutions: unlimited projects, 5,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of storage. Starter costs $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly) and gives you for companies and personal use only: unlimited projects and data collectors, 1,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of file storage.
Is it worth moving from Starter to Community (other)?
That depends on what you need. Community (other) costs $88 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly) and adds the Community plan as sold to companies and individuals outside the nonprofit category: 5,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of storage. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does KoboToolbox have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Community plan, free for nonprofits, government agencies, UN organizations and educational institutions: 5,000 submissions a month and 1 GB of file storage. Other users pay $99 a month for it.
When was this checked?
Oct 6, 2026, against https://web.archive.org/web/20260705193643/https://www.kobotoolbox.org/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.