Prompt

free open source survey software

Technology / Developer Tools5 observationsLast seen Sep 16, 2026

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Sep 16, 2026OpenAI APIWeb search: off

Here are some free, open-source survey software options you can use:

Popular choices

  • LimeSurvey — very feature-rich, supports logic, branching, quotas, multilingual surveys, and exports.
  • Formbricks — modern open-source product feedback/survey tool, good for websites and product UX research.
  • SurveyJS — open-source survey builder libraries; great if you want to embed/customize surveys in your own app.
  • Nextcloud Forms — simple survey/form tool, easy if you already use Nextcloud.
  • Siilo/Typeform-like alternatives:
    • OhMyForm — open-source form builder, though project activity may vary.
    • FormKit / other form libraries — more developer-focused than end-user survey platforms.

Best by use case

  • Most powerful all-around: LimeSurvey
  • Modern product feedback/satisfaction surveys: Formbricks
  • Build surveys into your own app: SurveyJS
  • Simple internal forms: Nextcloud Forms

Things to check before choosing

  • Self-hosting requirements
  • Question types and branching logic
  • Export options (CSV, Excel, SPSS, etc.)
  • Anonymous responses and privacy features
  • Active maintenance/community support

If you want, I can also give you:

  1. a comparison table,
  2. best options for self-hosting, or
  3. a recommendation based on your use case.

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