Best Mobile Forms Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CommCare is ranked #1 of 34 as of 1 October 2026, ahead of KoboToolbox and ODK. The best-ranked option with a free plan is KoboToolbox. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kizeo Forms at $18/mo.
For field teams, a mobile form needs to match both the information being gathered and the conditions where collection happens. Compare offline data collection with GPS, photo, and signature capture to identify the capabilities that fit your process. Workflow handoffs show how responses can proceed to another step, while mobile platforms help clarify device compatibility. The ranking starts with CommCare, KoboToolbox, and ODK, followed by Survey Solutions and SurveyCTO. Consider free-plan availability and paid-from pricing with the listed features, especially if connectivity or a particular capture method affects how people complete forms in the field.
34 mobile forms software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Offline data collection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CommCare | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $100/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | KoboToolbox | 8.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $21/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | ODK | 8.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $199/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 | Survey Solutions | 8.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | SurveyCTO | 8.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $225/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | mWater | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $500/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | DataScope | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | UF 5,415/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | Monival | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $125/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Appenate | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | No | 20 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 10 | Kizeo Forms | 7.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $18/mo | No | 18 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 11 | Survtapp | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Ona Data | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 13 | MobileForm | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  Device Magic | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 15 | Epicollect5 | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | GeoFieldforce | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | Fulcrum | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 43 /user/mo | — | View |
| 18 | FastField | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 24 /user/mo | — | View |
| 19 | GoFormz | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 | FormConnect | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 21 |  Cellica Database | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 5 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 22 | GoCanvas | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 29 /user/mo | — | View |
| 23 |  TaroWorks | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 24 |  Mi-Forms | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  Enketo Smart Paper | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which mobile forms software is ranked first on Inferse?
CommCare is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 8.9. KoboToolbox is second and ODK third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kizeo Forms has the lowest first paid tier we found: $18/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.