Open-source alternatives to SurveyMonkey

Automation & Forms · 3 free & open-source options

Looking to replace SurveyMonkey with something free and open-source? These 3 tools are the best open alternatives in 2026 — most are self-hostable, so you keep full control of your data and pay no subscription.

LimeSurvey ›GPL-2.0
The veteran open survey platform, extremely complete.
Full profile ›GitHub ↗
Formbricks ›AGPL-3.0
Open experience management: surveys in-app, link or email.
Full profile ›GitHub ↗
HeyForm ›AGPL-3.0
Beautiful conversational forms you can self-host.
Full profile ›GitHub ↗

FAQ

What is the best open-source alternative to SurveyMonkey?

The top open-source alternative is LimeSurvey — The veteran open survey platform, extremely complete. The full ranked list is above.

Are these SurveyMonkey alternatives free?

Yes. Every tool listed is open-source and free to use; most can be self-hosted so you keep full control of your data.

Can I self-host an alternative to SurveyMonkey?

Most of these tools are designed to run on your own server or machine, giving you privacy and no subscription fees.

More open-source alternatives

Browse open-source replacements for dozens of popular tools — design, productivity, dev, analytics and more.

See all alternatives →