Alternatives / Youform
Looking for an open source Youform alternative? We compared 7 open source form and survey builders by license, self-hosting, logic, analytics, privacy, and pricing. They range from product feedback platforms to research survey tools and encrypted form builders.
Written by Maxime DERAME
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| Alternative | Best for | License |
|---|---|---|
| Formbricks | In-app and product feedback surveys | AGPL-3.0 core |
| HeyForm | Conversational forms and quizzes | AGPL-3.0 |
| OpnForm | Closest drag-and-drop form builder | AGPL-3.0 core |
| LimeSurvey | Research and enterprise surveys | GPL-2.0-or-later |
| Ikiform | AI-assisted forms (currently unavailable) | MIT |
| Formizee | Developer-focused forms with an API | Apache-2.0 |
| Palform | End-to-end encrypted forms | AGPL-3.0 |
We looked for open-source tools that overlap with Youform's core: building forms and surveys with conditional logic, collecting responses, and analyzing them. We verified each project's license, recent activity, stars, and self-hosting in its repository. Youform is a hosted form builder, so the list mixes general form builders, survey platforms, and privacy-focused tools, and we flag open-core licenses and projects that appear inactive or unavailable. See our methodology for the full criteria.
OpnForm and HeyForm are closest to Youform: drag-and-drop form builders with logic and integrations. Formbricks focuses on product and customer feedback with in-app surveys, LimeSurvey is a full survey platform with 28+ question types and quota management, and Palform emphasizes end-to-end encryption. Formizee is aimed at developers with an API and SDKs.
OpnForm offers a drag-and-drop builder with custom fields, conditional logic, branding, and integrations, and HeyForm offers a Typeform-like conversational layout. Both can be self-hosted and also have hosted services.
HeyForm and Palform are AGPL-3.0, and Formbricks and OpnForm are AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features under separate licenses, so they are open core. LimeSurvey is GPL-2.0-or-later, Ikiform is listed as MIT, and Formizee is Apache-2.0.
Palform encrypts responses end to end, though self-hosting is not officially supported yet. Formizee advertises per-tenant AES-256 encryption, and Formbricks, OpnForm, and LimeSurvey emphasize GDPR compliance and data control through self-hosting.
Ikiform's GitHub repository and website are currently unreachable, so treat it as unavailable. Formizee has had no commits since July 2025, and Palform is a very small project. Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm, and LimeSurvey were updated within weeks of this update.
Youform is a proprietary hosted form builder whose limits on responses, features, and branding depend on the plan, with responses stored on its servers. Open-source alternatives let you self-host forms and data, remove branding, control privacy and encryption, and avoid per-response pricing, at the cost of running the service yourself.
| Alternative | Type | License | Self-hosted | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formbricks | Feedback platform | AGPL-3.0 core + EE | Yes | Product teams |
| HeyForm | Form builder | AGPL-3.0 | Yes | Conversational forms |
| OpnForm | Form builder | AGPL-3.0 core + EE | Yes | General forms |
| LimeSurvey | Survey platform | GPL-2.0-or-later | Yes | Research and enterprises |
| Ikiform | AI form builder | MIT (repository unavailable) | Unclear | Unavailable |
| Formizee | Developer forms | Apache-2.0 | Yes | API and SDK users |
| Palform | Encrypted forms | AGPL-3.0 | Not officially | Sensitive data |
Want the closest drag-and-drop form builder
OpnForm offers a drag-and-drop builder with custom fields, conditional logic, branding, and integrations, self-hosted or in its cloud.
Want conversational, Typeform-style forms
HeyForm builds conversational forms, surveys, and quizzes with a hosted option and AGPL-3.0 self-hosting.
Want to collect product feedback in your app
Formbricks triggers in-app and website surveys with user segmentation and GDPR-friendly data control.
Run research or enterprise surveys
LimeSurvey offers 28+ question types, quota management, multilingual surveys, and strong analytics.
Want a developer-oriented forms API
Formizee offers an API, SDKs, and real-time analytics, though its repository has been inactive since July 2025.
Collect sensitive data with encryption
Palform encrypts responses end to end and supports branching logic and OIDC, but self-hosting is not officially supported.