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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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FormbricksOpen Source

Open source survey platform — Typeform alternative

TypeformSaaS

Interactive form and survey builder

Overview

FormbricksTypeform
TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryForms & SurveysForms & Surveys
PricingFree (self-hosted)$25/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseAGPL-3.0Proprietary

GitHub Metrics

FormbricksTypeform
Stars12.1k--
Forks2.2k--
Contributors310--
Open Issues231--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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