Side by side
ODK vs Upinion
Both stand on survey software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan API
ODK combines a free plan with paid tiers based on projects and monthly submissions. Choose a tier by matching those allowances to your response volume and project count.
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Upinion is geared toward NGO engagement with communities, combining research methods with ongoing participation options. The free account has limited history, while private groups require paid subscriptions.
Visit UpinionThe facts
| ODK | Upinion | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $199 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | ODK | Upinion |
| Website | getodk.org | upinion.com |
| On survey software | #31 of 131 | #35 of 131 |
ODK: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Logic branching and custom branding
- Response analytics included
- Survey API and API access
- Professional tier allows 25K submissions
What to know first
- Standard plan costs $199/mo billed yearly
- Response limit listed at 10,000 monthly
- Enterprise requires 10+ active projects
Upinion: what it does well
- Community members can participate without downloading an app.
- Supports mixed-method research and community co-creation.
- Free accounts allow unlimited conversations.
- Paid-account webhooks send responses to an external API.
What to know first
- Free accounts have limited conversation history.
- Private groups and related services are paid.
- Paid subscription prices are not published.
