What does LimeSurvey replace?

LimeSurvey is a free alternative to SurveyMonkey ($360/yr).

Is LimeSurvey open source?

Yes. LimeSurvey is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. LimeSurvey is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to SurveyMonkey. Switching saves $360/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · GPL-2.0-or-later Linux Self-hostable

LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey3.8k★last push Oct 9, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on limesurvey.org.

What does LimeSurvey replace?: LimeSurvey is a free alternative to SurveyMonkey ($360/yr).
Is LimeSurvey open source?: Yes. LimeSurvey is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does LimeSurvey run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host LimeSurvey?: Yes. LimeSurvey is a server app you run on your own server.