Can I open-source Opinion Stage?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Formbricks (11k stars), HeyForm (9k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Opinion Stage — self-host in one command and stop paying $25/mo.
People still pay for Opinion Stage because a basic form is trivial; people pay when the form feeds a dependable business workflow and never loses a response. The recurring cost buys spam control, email delivery, storage, exports, accessibility, conditional logic, and integrations, not just the visible interface.
xtemplates, hosted delivery, lead features, and engagement reporting
xadvanced branching
xpayment and CRM integrations
xlarge template libraries
xenterprise compliance
These projects already replace it, free.
HHeyFormPolls, quizzes, and surveys with conversational presentation and exportable answersopen source↗FFormbricksOpen-source surveys and experience management for in-app, website, and link-based formsopen source↗What each one is, in full: HeyForm · Formbricks
no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Opinion Stage pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 25 responses/month; 2 users; unlimited items and questions; 1 workspace. |
| pro, 1,000 responses | $32/workspace | $25/workspace | 1,000 responses/month; 2 users; 1 workspace. |
| pro, 2,500 responses | $49/workspace | $39/workspace | 2,500 responses/month; 2 users; 1 workspace. |
| business, 10,000 responses | $99/workspace | $79/workspace | 10,000 responses/month; 5 users; 1 workspace. |
| business, 25,000 responses | $249/workspace | $199/workspace | 25,000 responses/month; 5 users; 1 workspace. |
| business, 50,000 responses | $500/workspace | $400/workspace | 50,000 responses/month; 5 users; 1 workspace. |
| enterprise | custom | — | Custom or unlimited responses, users and workspaces. |
free tier25 responses/month; 2 users; unlimited items and questions; 1 workspace.
billingMonthly + annual; annual pricing is displayed as approximately 20% lower and is billed yearly.
verified 2026-08-12 · source ↗
Can I open-source Opinion Stage?
Yes. HeyForm replaces Opinion Stage today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Opinion Stage cost?
Opinion Stage costs about $25/month (Starter, checked 2026-07-31), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Opinion Stage?
Honestly: templates, hosted delivery, lead features, and engagement reporting; advanced branching; payment and CRM integrations; large template libraries; enterprise compliance. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Opinion Stage?
Yes: HeyForm (Polls, quizzes, and surveys with conversational presentation and exportable answers) Formbricks (Open-source surveys and experience management for in-app, website, and link-based forms)