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Head-to-head · Mobile Forms Software

Jotform vs ODK

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Jotform #2 in Mobile Forms Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Jotform
ODK #7 in Mobile Forms Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ODK

Jotform leads on 1 check, ODK on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJotform · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceJotform · $39/mo
  • Free planboth

Jotform scores higher on our rubric for mobile forms software: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Jotform is cheaper to start at $39/user/mo against $199/user/mo.

Jotform is the better fit for teams wanting flexible forms with a free starting tier. ODK is the better fit for open-source teams using structured survey forms.

  • Jotform fits best

    Teams wanting flexible forms with a free starting tier

  • ODK fits best

    Open-source teams using structured survey forms

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Side by side

Feature Jotform 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ODK 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.3
Ranking #2 in Mobile Forms Software #7 in Mobile Forms Software
Best for Teams wanting flexible forms with a free starting tier Open-source teams using structured survey forms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/mo (best) $199/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Android
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 200+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jotform 0/4 · ODK 0/4
Offline data collection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Signature capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Photo capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
GPS capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Workflow handoffs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Collect submissions offline through Jotform mobile apps.
  • Build forms with conditional logic, file uploads, and electronic signatures.
  • Connect payment collection and recurring payments to forms.
  • Offline Android collection plus browser-based web forms
  • XLSForm logic, calculations, GPS, photos, and multilingual support
  • APIs, CSV export, self-hosting, and analytics connections
Cons
  • The Starter plan limits users to 5 active forms.
  • Paid plans cap forms, monthly submissions, and storage by tier.
  • Broad form and payment capabilities make it less focused on field data collection.
  • Standard and Professional each allow only 1 active project
  • Managed hosting starts at $199/month with annual billing
  • Self-hosting may require technical ownership of the deployment
Our verdict

Jotform is a no-code form builder for individuals and organizations that need to collect information, payments, or signatures. Its drag-and-drop builder, conditional logic, file uploads, quizzes, analytics, and website embedding cover a…

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ODK is an open-source data collection platform for researchers, field teams, and other professionals working with structured forms. Teams can author forms through XLSForm using Excel or Google Sheets, collect responses offline with Android…

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  1. JotformMobile Forms Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ODKMobile Forms Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jotform — where it wins

    • Collect submissions offline through Jotform mobile apps.
    • Build forms with conditional logic, file uploads, and electronic signatures.
    • Connect payment collection and recurring payments to forms.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Starter plan limits users to 5 active forms.
    • Paid plans cap forms, monthly submissions, and storage by tier.
    • Broad form and payment capabilities make it less focused on field data collection.

  • ODK — where it wins

    • Offline Android collection plus browser-based web forms
    • XLSForm logic, calculations, GPS, photos, and multilingual support
    • APIs, CSV export, self-hosting, and analytics connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard and Professional each allow only 1 active project
    • Managed hosting starts at $199/month with annual billing
    • Self-hosting may require technical ownership of the deployment

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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