KoboToolbox
Online form builder software
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- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Healthcare and life sciences
What is KoboToolbox
KoboToolbox is an online form builder and data collection platform designed for field surveys and research workflows. It is used by NGOs, humanitarian organizations, researchers, and public-sector teams to design forms, collect data on mobile devices (including offline), and manage submissions. The product emphasizes complex survey logic, multilingual forms, and deployment in low-connectivity environments, with options for self-hosting or using KoboToolbox-hosted services.
Offline-first mobile data capture
KoboToolbox supports data collection on Android devices with offline capability, which fits fieldwork in low-connectivity settings. It enables enumerators to capture submissions and sync when connectivity returns. This is a practical differentiator versus many general-purpose online form builders that assume always-on web access.
Advanced survey logic and structure
The platform supports complex skip logic, constraints, repeat groups, and validation rules commonly needed in research and monitoring & evaluation. It also supports multilingual forms and structured question types suitable for standardized surveys. These capabilities reduce the need for custom development when implementing rigorous questionnaires.
Flexible deployment and data control
KoboToolbox offers both hosted use and self-hosting, which can help organizations meet internal data governance requirements. Self-hosting can be relevant for sensitive programs where data residency or network isolation is required. The platform also provides exports and APIs to move collected data into downstream analysis tools.
Not a full business suite
KoboToolbox focuses on data collection and does not provide native CRM, sales pipeline, or marketing automation capabilities found in broader customer-management platforms. Organizations that need lead management, email campaigns, or deal tracking typically require additional systems. This can increase integration and administration effort for commercial workflows.
Learning curve for complex forms
Building sophisticated surveys with nested groups, validations, and skip logic can require training and careful testing. Teams without survey design experience may find form authoring less intuitive than simpler drag-and-drop form tools. Governance is often needed to prevent logic errors that affect data quality.
Reporting and analytics are basic
KoboToolbox supports data review and exports, but built-in dashboards and advanced analytics are not its primary focus. Many teams rely on external BI or statistical tools for deeper analysis and reporting. This adds steps between collection and decision-ready reporting.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Nonprofit price (monthly / annual) | Other (for-profit/personal) price (monthly / annual) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | N/A / N/A | $25 per month / $21 per month (annual) | Unlimited projects/forms/collaborators; 1,000 survey submissions/month; 1 GB file storage; no Teams included. |
| Community (Most popular) | Free / Free | $99 per month / $88 per month (annual) | Unlimited projects/forms/collaborators; 5,000 survey submissions/month; 1 GB file storage (add‑ons available); free for eligible nonprofit users. |
| Professional | $159 per month / $129 per month (annual) | $199 per month / $166 per month (annual) | Unlimited projects/forms/collaborators; 25,000 survey submissions/month (300,000/year shown for annual); Unlimited file storage; guaranteed support ( ~2 business days ). |
| Teams | $289 per month / $249 per month (annual) | $359 per month / $309 per month (annual) | Designed for multi-team management; 50,000 survey submissions/month (600,000/year shown for annual); Unlimited file storage; includes Teams feature (1 team included); enhanced support. |
| Enterprise Solutions | Contact us / Contact us | Contact us / Contact us | Custom enterprise offerings: dedicated servers, custom branding, custom policies (SSO, data retention), Enterprise-level SLAs and support; pricing by quote. |
Notes: Pricing, quotas (survey submissions and file storage), add‑ons (storage add‑ons available for Starter/Community), and support response times are listed on KoboToolbox's official pricing page. All pricing shown above and plan feature summaries taken from KoboToolbox official Pricing page.
Seller details
Kobo Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
2005
Non-profit
https://www.kobotoolbox.org/
https://x.com/kobotoolbox
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kobotoolbox
