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Edkimo vs Jotform

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Jotform? Here's how Edkimo compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Edkimo. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
Anonymous classroom feedback for schools and universities, hosted in Germany
Online form builder with workflow automation and data collection tools.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU/Germany server location can be enabled in account settings for all customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€19.98/mo
$34/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
No
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Where each one wins

Edkimo

Strengths

  • +Intuitive, user-friendly interface that simplifies survey, quiz, and poll creation and distribution
  • +Mobile-friendly design increases accessibility and student participation rates
  • +Real-time analytics and reporting enable effective monitoring of student engagement and satisfaction
  • +Supports anonymous feedback, fostering honest and critical insights from students
  • +Includes communication tools like messaging and discussion boards to enhance teacher-student interaction
  • +Reliable performance with quick feedback delivery, supporting timely teaching adjustments
  • +Straightforward onboarding process with minimal learning curve for educators
  • +Positively impacts learning environments by enabling personalized learning and improving student involvement

Limitations

  • −Limited advanced customization options and integrations, which may not meet the needs of larger institutions
  • −Pricing lacks transparency and may be perceived as high for smaller educational institutions
  • −Customer support could be more responsive, particularly for technical issues or feature requests

Jotform

Strengths

  • +Intuitive drag-and-drop form builder
  • +Extensive template library
  • +Strong workflow automation
  • +Reliable uptime and performance

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • −Limited customization in free plan
  • −Pricing can escalate with submissions
  • −No native ISO 27001 certification

Data residency & compliance

Edkimo
Jotform
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU/Germany server location can be enabled in account settings for all customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
No
SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Edkimo

  • Free Trial €0 per person / 30 days30-day trial with all features · Automatically switches to free basic plan · No cancellation required
  • Premium €19.98 per month (billed yearly)Unlimited surveys and responses · Filter and merge results · Export as XLS and PDF
  • Flex On request Custom pricing for schools · Bundle prices available · Invoice payment and onboarding webinar

All prices include VAT. Premium plan requires annual billing.

Jotform

  • Starter Free ForeverUp to 5 forms · 100 monthly submissions · 100 MB storage
  • Bronze $34 per month, billed annuallyUp to 25 forms · 1,000 monthly submissions · 10 GB storage
  • Silver $39 per month, billed annuallyUp to 50 forms · 2,500 monthly submissions · 25 GB storage
  • Gold $99 per month, billed annuallyUp to 100 forms · 10,000 monthly submissions · 100 GB storage
  • Enterprise On request CustomCustom forms and submissions · Custom storage · Dedicated support

Monthly billing available; annual plans offer discounts. Enterprise pricing is custom.

Features

Edkimo

Question Creation & Management
Create quick questions in a few clicks, Use ready-made templates or custom questions, Collaborative survey creation as a team
Student Engagement & Response Collection
Share surveys via QR code or link, Anonymous responses from any device, No student login or registration required
Data Visualization & Analysis
Instant visualization as charts or word clouds, Filter and merge survey results, Export results as XLS or PDF
Student Choice Organization
Fairly organize student preferences for electives or project weeks
Team Collaboration
Create and discuss surveys with colleagues, Combine results into school reports, Team creation and management

Jotform

Form Creation
Drag-and-drop builder, Pre-built templates, Conditional logic, Multi-page and card forms
Apps and Workflows
Jotform Apps, Workflow automation, Inbox and approvals, Notifications and reminders
Data and Reporting
Jotform Tables, Report Builder, Data visualization, Boards for task management
Documents and Signatures
PDF Editor, Jotform Sign for e-signatures
AI Tools
AI form creation, AI app creation, AI Agents/chatbots