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
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