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2 open source alternatives to Typeform

Conversational forms and surveys. Here are the open source projects real teams use instead — ranked by fit, with honest pros and cons for each.

What people don't love about Typeform

  • Free tier is painfully limited.
  • Heavy JavaScript in embeds.
  • Cloud-only.

Current Typeform pricing (for reference): Free up to 10 responses/month; Basic from $29/month.

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Quick comparison

Alternative Best for License Self-host Hosted cloud?
Formbricks
Open source Typeform alternative with in-app surveys.
The closest modern replacement for Typeform's conversational feel. AGPL-3.0 ★★☆☆☆ Yes
LimeSurvey
Long-established open source survey platform.
Research-grade forms with deep question types. GPL-2.0 ★★★☆☆ Yes

1. Formbricks — The closest modern replacement for Typeform's conversational feel.

Open source Typeform alternative with in-app surveys.

Strengths

  • Modern React UI.
  • In-app surveys for product teams.
  • Quick docker deploy.

Weaknesses

  • Some analytics tied to paid tier.
  • Younger project with evolving features.
  • Form logic UX is still improving.
License: AGPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 2/5 Hosted cloud option

Formbricks homepage · Source on GitHub · Typeform vs Formbricks →

2. LimeSurvey — Research-grade forms with deep question types.

Long-established open source survey platform.

Strengths

  • Deep question types and logic.
  • Used widely in research and academia.
  • Self-hosted or paid cloud.

Weaknesses

  • UI feels dated.
  • Setup wizard is clunky.
  • Theming requires effort to match modern brands.
License: GPL-2.0 Self-host difficulty: 3/5 Hosted cloud option

LimeSurvey homepage · Source on GitHub · Typeform vs LimeSurvey →

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