Comparison
A free, open-source alternative to Typeform
Typeform made one-question-at-a-time forms popular. Jackpoll has the same conversational mode as a display option — plus fifteen question types, unlimited responses and a licence that lets you host it yourself.
How did you find us?
Can you get Typeform's one-question-per-screen format for free?
Yes — like Typeform, Jackpoll shows one question per screen: conversational mode is a free display setting you switch on for any survey, not a different product or a different price. That pacing is what people like about Typeform: a calm rhythm, a form that feels like being asked rather than being processed.
Because it is a setting rather than a format, you are not locked into it. The same questions can be shown as a full page when respondents would rather see everything at once, which suits internal forms where people want to scan before committing.
Does Jackpoll have response limits like Typeform's plans?
No — Jackpoll surveys and responses are unlimited, whereas with Typeform the response allowance depends on the plan you are on. That matters the moment a form succeeds: if a campaign lands better than expected, there is no upgrade prompt between you and the answers.
If capacity certainty matters more than convenience, self-hosting removes the question entirely — the ceiling becomes whatever server you put it on, and nothing about the software changes.
No response cap
Unlimited surveys and responses on the hosted version.
No feature tiers
Every question type and every feature, for everyone.
Self-host if you prefer
Same software, your infrastructure, no licence fee.
Jackpoll
No capA form that suddenly collects ten thousand responses behaves like one that collects ten.
Plan-based tools
quota depends on the planThe moment a form succeeds is the moment the allowance starts to matter.
Self-hosting removes the question entirely — the ceiling becomes whatever server you put it on.
Jackpoll compared with Typeform
| Feature | Jackpoll | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | Open source — the full source is public | Proprietary |
| Self-hosting | Yes, Docker and Docker Swarm ready | Not offered |
| Cost model | Free, no paid tiers | Free tier plus paid subscription plans |
| Response volume | Unlimited | Depends on the plan |
| One question per screen | Conversational mode, switchable per survey | The core format |
| Live word cloud & live quiz | Built in, with a presenter view | Not offered |
| Where responses are processed | EU-hosted, or your own server | Vendor-hosted |
About this comparison
This table compares structural properties — licence, hosting model, pricing model — because those rarely change. It deliberately avoids specific prices and plan limits, which vendors change without notice. Last reviewed July 2026; check the vendor's current pricing page before deciding.
What does Jackpoll offer beyond Typeform-style forms?
Beyond the forms Typeform is known for, Jackpoll also runs a room: live word clouds on a projector, quizzes that grade themselves, and a presenter-led live quiz game where phones act as buzzers and a leaderboard goes up between rounds.
If you only ever need a beautiful contact or feedback form, that extra range is irrelevant. If you also teach, present or run events, it is the difference between one tool and three.
One tool instead of three
If you only ever need a beautiful feedback form, the extra range is irrelevant. If you also teach, present or run events, it is the difference between one subscription and three.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Jackpoll have Typeform's one-question-at-a-time style?
- Yes. Conversational mode shows one question per screen in a chat-like flow, and it can be turned on or off per survey.
- Are there response limits?
- No. Surveys and responses are unlimited on the hosted version, and self-hosting means the only limit is your own server.
- Can I embed a Jackpoll form in my website?
- Yes. Surveys can be embedded directly in a page, shared as a link, or distributed as a QR code.
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