Best Open-Source SurveyMonkey Alternatives (2026)
5 self-hostable projects that directly address SurveyMonkey — without expensive plans for basic exports. The shortlist is manually checked for product fit before we compare self-host difficulty, deploy paths, maintenance, and licensing.
SurveyMonkey gates basic essentials like full result exports, advanced question types, and removing response limits behind expensive paid plans, so even modest survey needs push you up the pricing ladder. Owning your survey data outright is the other common reason teams move off it.
Our picks at a glance
Difficulty 1/5 with One-Click and Docker deploys, versus LimeSurvey's 4/5.
Mature survey tool with advanced question types and quotas, the closest match to SurveyMonkey's depth.
Offers official managed hosting and is the more actively developed of the pair.
Compare the 5 reviewed alternatives
Tap a column header to sort| Project | Deploy | Managed | License | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Formbricks TypeScript | 13k ★ | 1/5 Minimal | One-Click Docker +2 | AGPL-3.0 | today | Repo | |
 LimeSurvey PHP | 3.8k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | GPL-2.0 | today | Repo | |
| 382 ★ | 2/5 Simple | One-Click Docker +1 | AGPL-3.0 | yesterday | Repo | ||
 ODK Central JavaScript | 229 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | Apache-2.0 | 3 days ago | Repo | |
| 103 ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Compose Manual | GPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | Repo |
What to look for: SurveyMonkey users care about question depth, response volume, and clean exports, so look for a tool with rich question types and unrestricted CSV/data export when self-hosted. Decide whether you need a heavyweight survey engine or a lighter modern platform, since that drives both capability and setup effort.
The alternatives, reviewed
- #1
FormbricksSelf-host: MinimalOpen-source survey and experience management platform with in-app and link surveys
13k TypeScript AGPL-3.0 todayHow it compares to SurveyMonkey
- Some advanced targeting, SSO/SAML, and access roles are gated behind a paid Enterprise Edition license
- In-app/website survey focus means it is less of a pure pixel-perfect form builder than Typeform
- Conversational/one-question-at-a-time UX is less polished than Typeform's signature flow
- Fewer prebuilt third-party integrations than mature SaaS competitors
- #2
LimeSurveySelf-host: InvolvedMature open-source survey tool with advanced question types and quotas
3.8k PHP GPL-2.0 todayHow it compares to SurveyMonkey
- Dated UI/admin experience compared to modern SaaS form builders
- Steeper learning curve due to the sheer breadth of options
- Manual installation requires configuring PHP, a database, and a web server
- Form aesthetics are less polished than Typeform out of the box
- #3
Nextcloud FormsSelf-host: SimplePrivacy-respecting form and survey builder integrated directly into your Nextcloud instance
382 PHP AGPL-3.0 yesterdayHow it compares to SurveyMonkey
- Requires an existing Nextcloud installation; cannot be used standalone
- Lacks advanced logic like conditional branching or calculated fields
- Response analytics are minimal; users need to export CSV for deeper analysis
- #4
ODK CentralSelf-host: ModerateOpen Data Kit server for managing mobile data collection forms and submissions
229 JavaScript Apache-2.0 3 days agoHow it compares to SurveyMonkey
- Primarily designed for mobile collection; web-based form filling is a secondary workflow
- No built-in charting or dashboards; OData export to external tools is recommended
- Encryption and advanced authentication add configuration complexity
- #5
Survey SolutionsSelf-host: InvolvedWorld Bank's free self-hosted CAPI/CAWI survey platform for large-scale data collection
103 C# GPL-3.0 3 days agoHow it compares to SurveyMonkey
- No native SaaS managed option; requires your own server infrastructure
- Android interviewer app not on Google Play without sideloading in some regions
- Complex initial setup compared to simpler form tools
The verdict
If you want SurveyMonkey's survey depth without the price wall, LimeSurvey is the most capable replacement; choose Formbricks if you'd rather have a far easier 1/5 setup, a more active project, and don't need LimeSurvey's heavier feature set.
SurveyMonkey alternatives — frequently asked questions
What's the best open-source alternative to SurveyMonkey?
LimeSurvey for raw survey capability (advanced question types and quotas) and Formbricks for ease of setup and modern UX. Both are free and self-hostable.
Is there a free SurveyMonkey alternative with no response limits?
Yes. Self-hosting Formbricks (AGPL-3.0) or LimeSurvey (GPL-2.0) removes vendor-imposed response caps; your only limit is your own server capacity.
Can I export survey results without paying, unlike SurveyMonkey?
Yes. Both LimeSurvey and Formbricks are open-source and self-hosted, so result export is not paywalled the way it is on SurveyMonkey's lower tiers.
Which is easier to self-host, Formbricks or LimeSurvey?
Formbricks is much easier at 1/5 difficulty with One-Click and Docker support. LimeSurvey is a PHP application rated 4/5, so it takes more setup effort.
Which one has more advanced survey features?
LimeSurvey, which is purpose-built for surveys with advanced question types and quota management, closer to SurveyMonkey's depth than Formbricks.
Do these have managed hosting if I don't want to run servers?
Yes, both Formbricks and LimeSurvey offer an official managed-hosting option.