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CommCare: Best Alternative to KoboToolbox & Survey Tools
SWITCH TO COMMCARE

Move Beyond Surveys: The Best Survey Tool Alternative

When your mission outgrows basic surveys, it’s time to make the switch to CommCare. The proven digital platform for delivering and scaling impactful, end-to-end services.

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Leading Organizations are Switching to CommCare

“While free tools like KoboToolbox were a good start for collecting and managing beneficiary impact data, we quickly outgrew them. We chose CommCare because we needed a more robust and comprehensive solution to support our beneficiaries over time. It’s empowering to have a platform we can grow with to support the evolving needs of the people we serve.”

Pavel Reppo

Co-founder and Executive Director

“We searched for survey tool alternatives, but nothing had the full package of services that CommCare provides for the price. It’s the gold standard, providing the flexibility and capability we need to collect data effectively.”

Jayson Simonson

Director of Family Partnerships

We chose CommCare for its flexibility to customize forms, its ability to have advanced case management for different types of clients, and its offline capability in the field. Using CommCare shows we care about client confidentiality and secure data management.”

Rewas Abdullah

Senior MEAL Manager

We struggled to find a system that could integrate our service delivery tools, data collection requirements and quality management processes into one cohesive platform. With CommCare, we have a one-stop shop which our young peer counsellors can use to plan, deliver and document the comprehensive support they provide for other children and adolescents. This integration has greatly improved our service delivery.

Tanyaradzwa Napei

Head of Strategic Information and Evaluation

Why Organizations Choose CommCare

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Offline Case Management

Track entities over time with rich, longitudinal data, and still view and access the data even in areas with no data signal or connectivity

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Built for Scale, Priced to Grow 

While other tools start cheap and get expensive fast, CommCare scales affordably with your program, from pilot to global rollout

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Enterprise-Grade Data Security

CommCare meets GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 standards, ensuring your data is secure and compliant even in complex environments

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Open Interoperability 

Our robust APIs integrate seamlessly with your existing systems. Export data in your format of choice (Excel, JSON, OData feeds etc)

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Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing

Our plans are free of hidden charges for essentials like hosting, security, and support that other platforms charge separately

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Best-in-Class Support

Our resources and dedicated team provide guidance and answers at every step, from initial setup through complex deployments

Making the Switch to CommCare is Easy

We provide step-by-step transition guides and dedicated support to help you migrate your data and workflows, and limit disruption so your programs can continue to run smoothly.

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KoboToolbox to CommCare

Move beyond standalone surveys to track entities over time with step-by-step guidance. You’ll learn how to import your existing XML forms and transform disconnected data into comprehensive case records using CommCare’s $100/month Standard Plan.

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Ona Data to CommCare

Transition from rigid project-based workflows to flexible, integrated systems with step-by-step guidance. You’ll discover how to convert your Excel exports and shift to user-based data access that scales with your team using CommCare’s Standard Plan.

General Guide for transitioning from any data collection tool to CommCare

General Transition Guide

Make the switch from any data collection tool without the complexity. You’ll get step-by-step guidance designed specifically for smaller programs and CommCare’s $100/month Standard Plan.

Independently Validated, Globally Trusted

CommCare handles the most complex service delivery workflows, yet remains intuitive for frontline teams in the field.

But don’t just take our word for it. CommCare has been rigorously evaluated by independent third parties and consistently ranks among top platforms for offline data collection and case management. It’s trusted worldwide for enterprise-grade security (SOC 2 certified) and compliance (HIPAA, GDPR) with a proven track record of global impact.

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Ready to switch to CommCare?

Frequently Asked Questions

How is CommCare different from other data collection tools?

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CommCare is designed to support your entire program journey, excelling at everything from simple surveys to complex, long-term service delivery. Unlike other tools built for rapid and lightweight surveys, CommCare provides programmatic depth with robust case management and longitudinal tracking. CommCare offers deep, no-code customization and enterprise support, making it a more sustainable solution for scaling your impact. It’s the single platform that can meet your needs today and grow with you tomorrow.

What kind of support is available when we switch?

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We provide a wide range of resources and guidance to make your transition smooth. Our well-maintained Help Site offers step-by-step guides, tutorials, and videos, while our academy of courses helps your team build skills quickly. For organizations that need more hands-on assistance, our Customer Success team offers CommCare onboarding packages, too, ensuring you have the right level of help at every stage.

My current platform is shutting down or has become unreliable. How quickly can we migrate?

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We understand the urgency when a provider winds down. Our team is equipped to act quickly to help you avoid program disruption. We can offer a no-obligation consultation to explore a rapid migration plan and get you set up on a stable, scalable, and long-term platform.