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KoboToolbox vs Cryptee Sheets

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 CR Cryptee Sheets Self-hostable infinite canvas drawing component
FeatureKoboToolboxCryptee Sheets
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcesource, docker
GitHub stars★ 178★ 49,659
First released20142021
ReplacesSurveyMonkey, QualtricsMiro, FigJam

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 Cryptee Sheets if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 49.7k GitHub stars
  • Written in TypeScript
Cryptee Sheets details

Frequently asked questions

Is KoboToolbox or Cryptee Sheets better?

Cryptee Sheets 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 Cryptee Sheets free and open-source?

Yes. KoboToolbox is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Cryptee Sheets under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KoboToolbox and Cryptee Sheets with Docker?

KoboToolbox: yes. Cryptee Sheets: yes.

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