LimeSurvey
Feature-rich web-based polling software. Supports extensive survey logic.
- GitHub stars
- 3,763
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,535 commits
Replaces
Paid products LimeSurvey can stand in for.
How to self-host LimeSurvey
LimeSurvey runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is LimeSurvey free?
Yes. LimeSurvey is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host LimeSurvey?
Yes. LimeSurvey runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does LimeSurvey replace?
People use LimeSurvey instead of Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms or Jotform.
Is LimeSurvey still maintained?
The last change to LimeSurvey's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1535 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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