Zoho Forms alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zoho Forms: best integrations are within Zoho, and utilitarian design. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho Forms, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jotform currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	KoboToolbox	Open source	Yes	Web, Android, Self-hosted	4 of 4	55.3

1. KoboToolboxTop pick
Best for: NGOs, researchers and field teams collecting survey data offline
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Android, Self-hosted
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Zoho Forms
Free, open-source offline field data collection.
Pros
Free for humanitarian and nonprofit use
Works offline through web forms and the Android app
Supports XLSForm and many languages
Cons
Utilitarian design
No payments or marketing features
Self-hosting is complex
Visit KoboToolbox Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is KoboToolbox a good Zoho Forms alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Open source
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.kobotoolbox.org(opens source in a new tab)
Offline collection
Yes, web forms and Android app
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.kobotoolbox.org(opens source in a new tab)
XLSForm
Supported
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.kobotoolbox.org(opens source in a new tab)
License
AGPL-3.0 (server)
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zoho Forms alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for most people

Jotform

More templates and features across use cases.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for a free option

Google Forms

Free and simple if you're in Google Workspace.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Cognito Forms

Stronger calculations and repeating sections.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for open source

KoboToolbox

Free, open-source offline field data collection.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for self-hosting

KoboToolbox

Free, open-source offline field data collection.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for iPhone and Android

Formstack

Enterprise-grade documents and compliance.

Best Zoho Forms alternative for working in the browser

Jotform

More templates and features across use cases.

Zoho Forms alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zoho Forms?

Jotform ranks first right now. More templates and features across use cases. Cognito Forms and Google Forms follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zoho Forms?

Yes. Jotform (free plan + paid), Cognito Forms (free plan + paid), Google Forms (free) and KoboToolbox (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Forms?

Yes: KoboToolbox. KoboToolbox can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Zoho Forms?

The complaints we hear most: best integrations are within Zoho; utilitarian design; free plan limits submissions.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zoho Forms, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.