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KoboToolbox vs Docs by Suite Numerique

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 DO Docs by Suite Numerique Collaborative open-source document and wiki editor
FeatureKoboToolboxDocs by Suite Numerique
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePythonPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, kubernetes, helm
GitHub stars★ 178★ 16,708
First released20142024
ReplacesSurveyMonkey, QualtricsNotion, Google Docs

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 Docs by Suite Numerique if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 16.7k GitHub stars
Docs by Suite Numerique details

Frequently asked questions

Is KoboToolbox or Docs by Suite Numerique better?

Docs by Suite Numerique is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider KoboToolbox if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are KoboToolbox and Docs by Suite Numerique free and open-source?

Yes. KoboToolbox is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Docs by Suite Numerique under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KoboToolbox and Docs by Suite Numerique with Docker?

KoboToolbox: yes. Docs by Suite Numerique: yes.

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