10 production-ready open-source survey platforms you can self-host on your own infrastructure. Unlimited responses, full data ownership, GDPR-compliant, integrate with your existing stack. All deploy in 3 minutes on Elestio.
On-Premise
When to self-host
Self-hosting makes sense if any of the following applies.
SaaS plans (Typeform, SurveyMonkey) gate responses behind tiers. Self-hosting removes the cap entirely.
You handle EU/UK personal data and need data to stay on EU infrastructure with full audit trail.
SOC 2 or HIPAA compliance for survey responses. Self-hosting gives you the controls you need.
The list
Each one fits a specific niche. Pick by use case.
Best modern UI, in-app surveys
Modern survey platform with a polished UI. Multi-step forms, conditional logic, in-app trigger SDKs (web + mobile), webhooks, Slack and email integrations.
Most mature, academic / large-scale
20+ years of development. Strong logic capabilities (skip patterns, quotas, randomization). Export to SPSS, R, Excel.
Beautiful open-source form builder
OpnForm is an open-source form builder with a clean, Typeform-style UI. Conditional logic, custom branding, and unlimited submissions when self-hosted.
Lightweight, fast
Simple form builder with low resource footprint. Easy to deploy and maintain.
Mostly SaaS, limited self-host
Modern Typeform alternative with a generous free tier. Self-host option is limited.
Forms backed by Airtable-like DB
Built into NocoDB. Submissions land directly in your spreadsheet-like database.
Open-source Airtable alternative
Open-source Airtable alternative with form support. Form submissions become rows in your database.
Open-source library
Open-source SDK for embedding forms in custom apps. Backend included.
Offline-first, field research
Designed for humanitarian and field research. Mobile app supports offline survey collection.
E-portfolio + forms (niche)
Less common, focused on educational e-portfolio with survey extensions.
EU institutions tool, open source
Developed by the European Commission. Strong on GDPR and accessibility.
Side-by-side
Pricing
All include daily backups, free SSL, monitoring, automated software updates, and 24/7 support.
Free trial. No per-response fees. GDPR-compliant.
Reviews
Real reviews from real users on Trustpilot.
"I'm in the IT industry for over 25 years and Elestio stands out in many ways. The managed services are top-notch, support is incredibly fast, and the platform just works. Couldn't be better!"
FAQ
Formbricks for modern UI and product feedback use cases. LimeSurvey for traditional survey research with complex logic.
Yes. Export your forms as JSON / CSV, reimport into Formbricks or LimeSurvey. Most question types map directly.
Most tools include built-in dashboards. For deeper analysis, export to Metabase (also deployable on Elestio) or your data warehouse.
No. With a managed deploy it goes live in 3 minutes, so it is about as simple to start as a SaaS, but you get unlimited responses, full data ownership, and no per-seat or per-response fees from day one. Even small teams benefit from owning their data and avoiding response caps as they grow.
Yes via integrations. Most tools support webhooks. Combine with n8n (workflow automation) for unlimited automation downstream.
Yes. On a self-hosted setup on EU infrastructure (Hetzner Germany / Finland, Netcup Germany, or Scaleway France), the data stays on your own server, with daily encrypted backups, and is subject to your access controls only.
GDPR-compliant, unlimited responses, no per-user fees. Free trial.
Start free trial