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KoboToolbox vs LimeSurvey
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | KoboToolbox | LimeSurvey |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 185 | 3.7k |
| Latest | 2.026.37a | 7.4.0+260928 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Forms. Alternatives to Google Forms →
PartialKoboToolboxField data collection forms that work offline on mobile, built on XLSForm.
Full replacementLimeSurveySurveys and forms with exports to CSV, SPSS and R.
KoboToolbox
- 2.026.37a2026-10-06attachments: restore attachments retired by mistake (#7596)
- 2.026.372026-09-22AudioCell: add view details and open action buttons for audio cells (#7490)
- 2.026.33b2026-09-16attachments: accept media questions from every version a submission spans (#7567)
- 2.026.33a2026-09-08openrosa: record all form versions a submission spans (#7543)
- 2.026.332026-09-02KMLExport: cleanup legacy KoboCAT KML logic (#7299)
LimeSurvey
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KoboToolbox
✓ signed The latest release, 2.026.37a, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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LimeSurvey
unsigned The latest release, 7.4.0+260928, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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