Free alternatives to SurveyMonkey

Last updated · 2 options

Quick answer: LimeSurvey has the most stars on its repository of the 2 options here (★ 3.8k), followed by KoboToolbox (★ 186). Stars show popularity, not fit, so check formats, platforms and licence for your own work.

Online survey platform. Here are 2 free options, most-starred first.

What SurveyMonkey costs

Team plans need at least 3 users and are billed annually.

From the vendor's own pricing page (surveymonkey.com), checked 19 Oct 2026. Prices change and may exclude tax, so check before you decide.

LimeSurvey

Surveys & experiments

Open-source online survey platform

Stars
★ 3.8k
Licence
GPL-2.0
Updated

Alternative to Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey

KoboToolbox

Surveys & experiments

Data collection for field research, online and offline

Stars
★ 186
Licence
AGPL-3.0
Updated

Alternative to Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey

FAQ

Is there a free alternative to SurveyMonkey?

Yes. ResearchAlts lists 2 options: LimeSurvey and KoboToolbox.

How much does SurveyMonkey cost?

Team Advantage: $30 per user per month; Team Premier: $92 per user per month. These are the vendor's published prices, checked 19 Oct 2026 on surveymonkey.com.

Which SurveyMonkey alternatives are open source?

LimeSurvey (GPL-2.0) and KoboToolbox (AGPL-3.0).

Related categories: Surveys & experiments

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