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Formbricks
Open Source Survey Platform for User Feedback Collection
Free and open source surveying platform for gathering feedback at every point in the user journey with in-app, website, link, and email surveys.
Overview
What is Formbricks?
Formbricks is a privacy-first experience management platform that enables teams to gather user and customer insights throughout the entire user journey. Built with modern web technologies including Next.js, React, and TypeScript, it offers a comprehensive surveying solution for teams seeking an alternative to proprietary platforms.
Core Capabilities
The platform features a no-code editor for creating conversion-optimized surveys with multiple question types, best-practice templates, and advanced targeting capabilities that allow you to reach specific user groups without modifying application code. Deploy surveys across multiple channels—in-app, website, shareable links, and email—while maintaining full control over your data.
Deployment & Integration
Formbricks offers flexible deployment options: a cloud-hosted version with a generous free plan or self-hosted deployment via Docker under the AGPLv3 license. The platform integrates with popular tools including Slack, Notion, Zapier, and n8n, and supports team collaboration features. Built on Prisma, TailwindCSS, and Auth.js, it provides both prebuilt data analysis capabilities and the flexibility to build custom solutions on top of the platform.
Highlights
Multi-channel surveys: in-app, website, link, and email deployment options
No-code editor with conversion-optimized templates and multiple question types
Advanced user targeting without application code changes
Self-hostable with Docker or cloud-hosted with integrations for Slack, Notion, Zapier, and n8n
Pros
- Fully open source core under AGPLv3 with transparent codebase
- Flexible deployment: cloud-hosted or self-hosted via Docker
- Privacy-first architecture with full data control
- Modern tech stack with active development and community support
Considerations
- Enterprise features require paid licensing
- Self-hosting requires Docker and PostgreSQL infrastructure
- Code contributions currently limited to exceptional cases
- White-labeling and reselling not permitted under current licensing
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams seeking privacy-first survey solutions with data sovereignty
- Product teams needing in-app and website feedback collection
- Organizations requiring self-hosted survey infrastructure
- Companies wanting to build custom experience management workflows
Not ideal when
- Teams needing white-labeled survey solutions for resale
- Organizations without Docker deployment capabilities for self-hosting
- Users seeking extensive code contribution opportunities
- Companies requiring enterprise features without budget for licensing
How teams use it
In-App User Feedback Collection
Gather contextual feedback at specific touchpoints in your application without code changes, improving product decisions with targeted user insights
Website Conversion Optimization
Deploy conversion-optimized surveys on your website to understand visitor behavior and reduce drop-off rates at critical journey stages
Customer Experience Management
Track satisfaction across multiple channels with link and email surveys, integrating responses into existing workflows via Slack, Notion, or Zapier
Privacy-Compliant Research
Self-host survey infrastructure to maintain complete data sovereignty and meet strict privacy requirements while gathering user insights
Tech snapshot
TypeScript98%
Shell1%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
MDX1%
PLpgSQL1%
Frequently asked questions
What license does Formbricks use?
The core application is licensed under AGPLv3, allowing free personal and commercial use with self-hosting. Enterprise features in the /apps/web/modules/ee folder require a separate Enterprise license.
Can I self-host Formbricks?
Yes, Formbricks can be self-hosted using Docker without a subscription. You'll need Node.js 18+, Docker for PostgreSQL, and can deploy via Docker, Railway, RepoCloud, or Zeabur.
What survey types does Formbricks support?
Formbricks supports four survey types: in-app surveys embedded in applications, website surveys for visitors, shareable link surveys, and email surveys for outreach campaigns.
Does Formbricks integrate with other tools?
Yes, Formbricks integrates with Slack, Notion, Zapier, n8n, and other platforms, allowing you to route survey responses into existing workflows and collaboration tools.
Can I white-label Formbricks?
No, white-labeling and reselling Formbricks under another company name is not currently permitted. Contact the team directly for other licensing needs.
Project at a glance
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