HeyForm vs LimeSurvey
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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HeyForm
Open-source conversational form builder
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LimeSurvey
Professional open-source survey software
| Feature | HeyForm | LimeSurvey |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,922 | ★ 3,688 |
| First released | 2022 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Typeform | SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics |
Why pick each one
Choose HeyForm if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.9k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose LimeSurvey if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is HeyForm or LimeSurvey better?
Neither is universally better. HeyForm has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are HeyForm and LimeSurvey free and open-source?
Yes. HeyForm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LimeSurvey under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HeyForm and LimeSurvey with Docker?
HeyForm: yes. LimeSurvey: yes.