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KoboToolbox

A free, open-source data collection platform used for field surveys, often offline, in humanitarian work.

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About KoboToolbox

KoboToolbox is an open-source platform for collecting, managing and visualising survey data, developed originally at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and widely used by humanitarian agencies, NGOs and researchers. Forms can be built in a web form builder or in XLSForm spreadsheets, with skip logic, validation, translations into many languages, GPS, photo and audio questions. Data is collected online or offline through web forms or the KoboCollect Android app, which syncs once a connection is available, making it practical in remote areas. Results can be viewed as reports and maps, downloaded or accessed through an API. Accounts on the public servers are free for humanitarian and nonprofit use, with paid plans for larger usage, and the server software can be self-hosted. The design is utilitarian and it lacks marketing-oriented features like payments or branded themes. It runs in the browser with an Android app.

Best for: NGOs, researchers and field teams collecting survey data offline.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free for humanitarian and nonprofit use
  • Works offline through web forms and the Android app
  • Supports XLSForm and many languages

Why people leave

  • Utilitarian design
  • No payments or marketing features
  • Self-hosting is complex

Top KoboToolbox alternatives

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  1. 1LimeSurvey logo
    LimeSurvey

    Open-source survey platform for online research.

    66.5
  2. 2Zoho Forms logo
    Zoho Forms

    Offline mobile data collection with business workflows.

    62.6
  3. 3Jotform logo
    Jotform

    Hosted forms with offline mobile apps and many templates.

    59.6
  4. 4Google Forms logo
    Google Forms

    Free and simple when connectivity isn't an issue.

    57.2
  5. 5SurveyJS logo
    SurveyJS

    Open-source libraries to build your own data collection app.

    55.3

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KoboToolbox: common questions

Is KoboToolbox free?

Yes. KoboToolbox is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is KoboToolbox open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at kobotoolbox/kpi. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does KoboToolbox run on?

KoboToolbox is available for Web, Android and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to KoboToolbox?

The highest-ranked KoboToolbox alternatives right now are LimeSurvey, Zoho Forms and Jotform. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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