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KoboToolbox

The de-facto standard for mobile data collection in humanitarian and development work, built by a non-profit and free for non-profits.

★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5

CategoryData collection
Workflow stageData collection
PricingFree (non-profit) · always check the current price before buying
PlatformsAndroid, web
PrivacyHosted by a non-profit; self-hosting possible. Choose data location carefully.

Pricing

Free (non-profit)$0 Full features, hosted by the non-profit; choose your data location.

Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.

What it is

The de-facto standard for mobile data collection in humanitarian and development work, built by a non-profit and free for non-profits.

What it's good for

Pros

  • Free for non-profits
  • Excellent offline support
  • Works with the XLSForm standard

Cons

  • The interface can feel technical at first
  • Server choice needs a privacy decision

Our verdict

If you collect field data and you are a non-profit, start here. It is free, battle-tested and widely known, so partners already trust it.

Alternatives: ODK, SurveyCTO.

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