# Open-source alternatives to SurveyMonkey

> We track 3 open-source alternatives to SurveyMonkey, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. Formbricks, HeyForm and LimeSurvey cover all 4 SurveyMonkey jobs.

SurveyMonkey: SurveyMonkey sells survey building, response collection and analysis tools. These alternatives cover forms and surveys, with different research panels and advanced analysis features. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-16.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Formbricks](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/formbricks) | form-survey-builder, form-conditional-logic, form-response-analytics, form-integrations-webhooks | Self-hosted with Docker, one-click script or Kubernetes; hosted cloud also offered | Commercial self-hosting allowed under AGPL; private modifications and Enterprise features need a paid licence | Core is free with unlimited responses; Enterprise adds branding removal, teams and roles, contacts, SSO, audit logs, spam protection | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD for evaluation; 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM for low load |
| [LimeSurvey](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/limesurvey) | form-survey-builder, form-conditional-logic, form-response-analytics, form-integrations-webhooks | Self-hosted on your own PHP web server; hosted SaaS also offered | Commercial use allowed under GPL copyleft terms | None required for the Community Edition; LimeSurvey cloud hosting is optional | 250 MB disk minimum plus PHP 8.1.29+ and a supported database; RAM not stated |
| [HeyForm](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/heyform) | form-survey-builder, conversational-forms, form-conditional-logic, form-response-analytics, form-integrations-webhooks | Self-hosted with Docker Compose, including on your own computer; hosted service also offered | Allowed under AGPL; a commercial modified version must be open-sourced and must credit and link HeyForm | None required; hosted service and sponsorship are optional | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to SurveyMonkey?

Yes. HeyForm, LimeSurvey and Formbricks are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers every job we list for SurveyMonkey.

### Can I do build forms and surveys locally without a SurveyMonkey subscription?

Yes, with Formbricks (AGPL-3.0-only), LimeSurvey (GPL-2.0-or-later) and HeyForm (AGPL-3.0-only). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do conditional questions and branching locally without a SurveyMonkey subscription?

Yes, with Formbricks (AGPL-3.0-only), LimeSurvey (GPL-2.0-or-later) and HeyForm (AGPL-3.0-only). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which SurveyMonkey alternatives can I use commercially?

With conditions: Formbricks, HeyForm and LimeSurvey. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of SurveyMonkey?

Formbricks, HeyForm and LimeSurvey cover every job we list for SurveyMonkey.

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