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Enketo Smart Paper

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Spec score 7.9 #24 of 51 in Mobile Forms Software

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Purpose
Enketo is an open-source web application for deploying and conducting surveys, including in places without an internet connection.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Integrations
Enketo is part of the OpenRosa/ODK ecosystem, which includes tools such as ODK, KoboToolbox, and Ona.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Support
For self-hosted Enketo, the maker points users to the user forum for support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Founded
The project history page says Enketo was first launched in 2012 after a year of initial development.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Device support
Surveys run on mobile or desktop devices with a fairly modern browser.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Embeddable form engine
Enketo's form engine is available as a separate module and has been used in mobile and web applications including OpenSRP, Medic, and Survey123 for ArcGIS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Form formats
Enketo internally understands ODK XForms, and the maker recommends creating forms with XLSForm or the KoboToolbox form builder.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Form logic
Enketo supports powerful skip and validation logic.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Hosting options
Users can choose a service that includes Enketo, run it themselves, or pay for an Enketo-only or custom service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Offline collection
Surveys deployed with Enketo work offline.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Printing
Enketo surveys are printer-friendly.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Server compatibility
Enketo Express can collect data for any OpenRosa-compliant server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Themes and widgets
Surveys can use themes and widgets.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org
Who it is for
The maker describes the OpenRosa ecosystem as suited to users needing open form formats, complex skip and validation logic, open-source tools, or data collection without internet access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org

Plans and prices

Self-hosted Enketo Free 100% free and open source Self-host and maintain it yourself · support from other users in the forum Read 8 Oct 2026 · enketo.org

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