Data collection
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
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
- Offline forms on any phone
- Complex questionnaires with skip logic
- Large field surveys
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
Pricing
| Free (non-profit) | $0 Full features, hosted by the non-profit; choose your data location. |
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Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.
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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