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KoboToolbox vs Reveal.js

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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KO KoboToolbox Field data collection for surveys and research VS RE Reveal.js HTML Presentation Framework
FeatureKoboToolboxReveal.js
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePythonJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM4,096 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 178★ 72,092
First released20142025
ReplacesSurveyMonkey, QualtricsGoogle Slides, Office 365, Prezi

Why pick each one

Choose KoboToolbox if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
KoboToolbox details

Choose Reveal.js if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 72.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Reveal.js details

Frequently asked questions

Is KoboToolbox or Reveal.js better?

Reveal.js is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider KoboToolbox if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are KoboToolbox and Reveal.js free and open-source?

Yes. KoboToolbox is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Reveal.js under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KoboToolbox and Reveal.js with Docker?

KoboToolbox: yes. Reveal.js: check the project docs for container support.

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