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FORMNA vs KoNote
Both stand on nonprofit program management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
FORMNA brings form creation, program rules, reviews, and reporting into a self-hosted platform. Organizations should check whether they qualify for the free plan or require commercial licensing.
Visit FORMNA Free plan Open source LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
KoNote offers outcome tracking and participant record tools in a self-hosted system. It may suit nonprofits that can manage their own deployment and want control over templates, notes, and reporting.
Visit KoNoteThe facts
| FORMNA | KoNote | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise Annual License: $25,000 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | formna.com | github.com |
| On nonprofit program management software | #4 of 29 | #1 of 29 |
FORMNA: what it does well
- Builder includes 15 field types and conditional logic
- Supports assigned reviewers and weighted scoring
- Logs actions and exports submissions as CSV
- Self-hosted deployment supports Docker or bare metal
What to know first
- Requires PHP 8.2+ and a supported database
- Commercial licensing is required for specified uses
- Enterprise Annual License costs $25,000 a year
- Enterprise Lifetime License costs $67,500, paid once
KoNote: what it does well
- Custom intake fields and program enrollment tracking.
- Tracks goals, metrics, and revisions over time.
- Supports structured notes with audit trails.
- Offers SMS and email messaging with consent tracking.
- MIT-licensed and free to run.
What to know first
- Each organization must run its own instance.
- Organizations configure and secure their own infrastructure.
- Mobile access is not available.
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