Head-to-head · Data Collection Software
Jotform vs LimeSurvey
Jotform leads on 0 checks, LimeSurvey on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreJotform · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Jotform scores higher on our rubric for data collection software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Jotform is the better fit for flexible forms, surveys, and mobile collection. LimeSurvey is the better fit for customizable, multilingual research surveys.
- Jotform fits best
Flexible forms, surveys, and mobile collection
- LimeSurvey fits best
Customizable, multilingual research surveys
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Side by side
| Feature | Jotform 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | LimeSurvey 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Data Collection Software | #7 in Data Collection Software |
| Best for | Flexible forms, surveys, and mobile collection | Customizable, multilingual research surveys |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $39/mo | $432/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs, Phone |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Jotform 0/3 · LimeSurvey 0/3 | ||
| Offline collection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Branching logic | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly submissions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Collection channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Export options | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Jotform is a no-code form builder for individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, government organizations, and enterprises. Its drag-and-drop editor supports forms, surveys, quizzes, file uploads, electronic… Read the review → |
LimeSurvey supports the full research survey workflow: building questionnaires, distributing them, collecting responses, and analyzing results. It is aimed at researchers, businesses, educators, healthcare organizations, public-sector… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Jotform — where it wins
- 20,000+ templates with conditional logic and drag-and-drop building
- Offline mobile collection across web, iOS, and Android
- Payment, signature, quiz, analytics, and embedding features
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits users to five active forms and keeps Jotform branding
- Paid plans have no separate trial period
- Advanced capacity requires higher-priced tiers or Enterprise
LimeSurvey — where it wins
- Build surveys with 30+ question types and conditional branching
- Create multilingual surveys in more than 80 languages
- Use panel integrations, reporting, exports, and an API
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 25 responses per month
- Basic starts at $39 per month
- Advanced branding and enterprise features sit on higher tiers
- Jotform9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad form platform with offline mobile capture, payments, and 200 integrations.
Visit JotformFull verdict → - LimeSurvey8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible research survey platform with cloud and self-hosted options.
Visit LimeSurveyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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