Nextcloud Polls
Excellent Doodle replacement hiding inside a whole Nextcloud server; the poll is easy, the platform is not.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Install or enable the Polls app inside an existing Nextcloud server
- Operational Setup
- The poll app is easy only after Nextcloud exists; the first obstacle is installing and maintaining an entire Nextcloud server for one small polling job.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Polls, options, votes, comments and invitations live in the operator's Nextcloud database; spreadsheet and HTML exports are available, and calendar-conflict hints use the user's Nextcloud calendar data.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Nextcloud Polls is a strong poll engine, but installing an entire Nextcloud server and manually handling final calendar follow-through is far more work than sending a Doodle link.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Nextcloud Polls FAQ
Common questions
Is Nextcloud Polls free and open source?+
Nextcloud Polls is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0+ that runs on self-host. Excellent Doodle replacement hiding inside a whole Nextcloud server; the poll is easy, the platform is not.
What paid software does Nextcloud Polls replace?+
Nextcloud Polls serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Doodle, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Nextcloud Polls?+
Installation: Install or enable the Polls app inside an existing Nextcloud server. Setup notes: The poll app is easy only after Nextcloud exists; the first obstacle is installing and maintaining an entire Nextcloud server for one small polling job.
What is the catch or trade-off with Nextcloud Polls?+
Nextcloud Polls is a strong poll engine, but installing an entire Nextcloud server and manually handling final calendar follow-through is far more work than sending a Doodle link.