Head-to-head · Survey Software
Sogolytics vs KoboToolbox
Sogolytics leads on 0 checks, KoboToolbox on 2, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSogolytics · 8.2/10
- Lowest starting priceKoboToolbox · $21/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Sogolytics
- Most featuresSogolytics · 5 of 5
Sogolytics scores higher on our rubric for survey software: 8.2 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #17.
KoboToolbox is cheaper to start at $21/mo against $99/mo. KoboToolbox leads on responses included: 5000 /mo versus 1250 /mo.
Sogolytics is the better fit for high-volume, feature-rich surveys. KoboToolbox is the better fit for offline and field data collection.
- Sogolytics fits best
High-volume, feature-rich surveys
- KoboToolbox fits best
Offline and field data collection
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Side by side
| Feature | Sogolytics 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | KoboToolbox 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #11 in Survey Software | #17 in Survey Software |
| Best for | High-volume, feature-rich surveys | Offline and field data collection |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $21/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Sogolytics 5/5 · KoboToolbox 4/5 | ||
| Logic branching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Response analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Respondent panel | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Responses included | 1250 /mo | 5000 /mo (best) |
| Questions per survey | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Sogolytics is a survey and experience management platform for organizations collecting customer, employee, market research, and other feedback. Its feature set covers survey creation, multilingual delivery, logic controls, multichannel… Read the review → |
KoboToolbox is an open-source platform for creating forms, collecting survey data, managing projects, and analyzing responses. It is designed mainly for nonprofit, humanitarian, development, environmental, research, education, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sogolytics — where it wins
- Branching, skip logic, and display logic support complex surveys
- Multichannel collection includes email, SMS, QR codes, links, and embeds
- Reporting, exports, automation, integrations, and offline mobile collection
Where it doesn't
- The Pro plan starts at $66 per month with annual billing
- Free Pro limits each project to 100 responses
- Advanced enterprise options require pricing based on responses and admin users
KoboToolbox — where it wins
- Offline collection through web forms and KoboCollect
- GPS, media, multilingual forms, and validation support
- Open-source platform with APIs and broad export options
Where it doesn't
- Paid pricing varies by user category and plan
- Higher tiers are needed for larger submission volumes
- Less suited to respondent-panel research
- Sogolytics8.2/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A feature-rich survey platform for high-volume research and feedback programs.
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A strong choice for offline, multilingual field surveys with flexible data workflows.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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