Formbricks
Open Source Qualtrics Alternative.
13.2k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Open-source and self-hosted alternatives to Typeform
Forms and surveys without per-response limits. LimeSurvey is the veteran for research surveys; the others are closer to Typeform's look and feel.
Category: Forms & surveys · GitHub data as of Oct 29, 2026 · FAQ · Cost & self-hosting
| Project | What it is | License | GitHub stars | Last release | Runs as | Hosted plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formbricks Active Mixed or custom | Open Source Qualtrics Alternative. | Mixed or custom | 13.2k | Oct 27, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| HeyForm Active AGPL-3.0 | Open-Source Form Builder. | AGPL-3.0 | 9.1k | Oct 24, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| OpnForm Active Mixed or custom | Beautiful Open-Source Form Builder. | Mixed or custom | 3.9k | Oct 29, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| LimeSurvey Active Mixed or custom | LimeSurvey – A powerful, open-source survey platform. A free alternative to SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Qualtrics, and Google Forms, making it simple to create online surveys and forms with unmatched flexibility. | Mixed or custom | 3.8k | Oct 29, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
Are they still maintained?
4 of 4 Typeform alternatives here had a code push or release in the last 180 days (checked Oct 29, 2026).
- Formbricks: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- HeyForm: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- OpnForm: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- LimeSurvey: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
See every project in the "Is it still maintained?" tracker →
What switching from Typeform costs
Typeform: current plans and prices are on Typeform's pricing page.
| Alternative | How you run it | Software cost | What you pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formbricks | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| HeyForm | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| OpnForm | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| LimeSurvey | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
Self-hosting basics: Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm and LimeSurvey need a server, which can be a small cloud server or a spare machine at home. For a sense of scale, DigitalOcean's price list shows a 1 GiB server at $6/month and 2 GiB at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size, and budget time for updates and backups.
Don't want to run a server? Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm and LimeSurvey offer a hosted plan run by the project itself. Prices change, so check each project's site.
License check: Formbricks, OpnForm and LimeSurvey do not use a single standard open-source license that GitHub can detect. Read the license before using them in a business.
The options in more detail
HeyForm
Open-Source Form Builder.
9.1k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
OpnForm
Beautiful Open-Source Form Builder.
3.9k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
LimeSurvey
LimeSurvey – A powerful, open-source survey platform. A free alternative to SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Qualtrics, and Google Forms, making it simple to create online surveys and forms with unmatched flexibility.
3.8k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Typeform alternatives: common questions
What is the best open-source alternative to Typeform?
It depends on how you use Typeform. Of the 4 options here, Formbricks is the most followed on GitHub (13.2k stars) and is actively maintained, with its latest release on Oct 27, 2026.
Is there a self-hosted Typeform alternative?
Yes. Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm and LimeSurvey run on a server you control, so your data stays with you. If you'd rather not run a server, Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm and LimeSurvey also offer a hosted plan from the people who make them.
Is there a free alternative to Typeform?
Yes. Every project on this page can be downloaded and used at no cost from its public repository. Server apps are free software, but you pay for the server they run on. Check the license of Formbricks, OpnForm and LimeSurvey before using them in a business.
Are these Typeform alternatives still maintained?
As of Oct 29, 2026, 4 of 4 had a code push or release in the last 180 days. None are flagged as inactive or archived. We re-check every project weekly.
How much does it cost to switch from Typeform?
The software itself is free. For server apps, the main cost is hosting: as a reference point, DigitalOcean lists a 1 GiB server at $6/month and a 2 GiB server at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size. The hidden cost is time: moving your data and, for self-hosted apps, keeping up with updates and backups.
Are all of these really open source?
Not all under a standard license. Formbricks: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. OpnForm: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. LimeSurvey: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. The others use OSI-approved open-source licenses.
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