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KoboToolbox vs OpnForm
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| Fact | KoboToolbox | OpnForm |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 185 | 3.8k |
| Latest | 2.026.37a | v2.5.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 11 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 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 replacementOpnFormForms and submissions on your own server, with webhooks and integrations.
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)
OpnForm
- v2.5.02026-09-02v2.5.0: Smarter form creation with MCP
- v2.4.02026-08-20v2.4.0: MCP, campaign attribution, and richer notifications
- v2.3.02026-08-11v2.3.0: Automation, audio, AI formulas, and self-hosted PDF fixes
- v2.2.42026-07-28Added Pabbly integration support.
- v2.2.32026-07-28Fixed an OIDC SSO issue that could prevent users with an existing OpnForm account from completing sign-in.
KoboToolbox
✓ signed The latest release, 2.026.37a, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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OpnForm
✓ signed The latest release, v2.5.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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