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Open-source Microsoft Forms alternative: LimeSurvey

Updated 7/19/2026

Microsoft Forms is fine for simple forms but limited for serious surveys. LimeSurvey is the open-source survey platform, with far more advanced features, on your own server.

What LimeSurvey offers

  • Dozens of question types and conditional logic (branching based on answers).
  • Quotas, multilingual surveys and customizable templates.
  • Result export and built-in statistics.
  • Anonymous or authenticated responses, with full control of the data.

Why self-hosted

Respondent data, often sensitive, stays on your server, GDPR compliant. There are no response or survey limits imposed by a subscription.

How to start

Install LimeSurvey with one click from the app catalog. A small plan is enough for most surveys; connect your own domain for a professional completion link.

Put this guide into practice on your own VPS

EU cloud servers, billed hourly, ready in minutes, with one-click installs for dozens of apps.

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