Nextcloud Forms
Google Forms inside Nextcloud; simple is the feature and the limitation
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Install the Forms app from the Apps page of an existing Nextcloud server
- Operational Setup
- It requires an already-running compatible Nextcloud server and administrator access to install and update the app.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Forms and responses remain in the Nextcloud instance's database; response tables can be exported as CSV.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Nextcloud Forms keeps responses under your control, but it is intentionally simple and lacks SurveyMonkey's advanced logic, templates, analysis, benchmarking, and respondent sourcing.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $39/mo ($468/yr) in subscriptions
Nextcloud Forms FAQ
Common questions
Is Nextcloud Forms free and open source?+
Nextcloud Forms is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0+ that runs on self-host. Google Forms inside Nextcloud; simple is the feature and the limitation
What paid software does Nextcloud Forms replace?+
Nextcloud Forms serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: SurveyMonkey, saving up to $39/month ($468/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Nextcloud Forms?+
Installation: Install the Forms app from the Apps page of an existing Nextcloud server. Setup notes: It requires an already-running compatible Nextcloud server and administrator access to install and update the app.
What is the catch or trade-off with Nextcloud Forms?+
Nextcloud Forms keeps responses under your control, but it is intentionally simple and lacks SurveyMonkey's advanced logic, templates, analysis, benchmarking, and respondent sourcing.