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Cognito Forms alternatives
Cognito Forms compared with 5 alternatives: Jotform, Formstack, Zoho Forms, Wufoo and Paperform.
Cognito Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognito FormsThis tool | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Formstack | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Zoho Forms | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wufoo | Free plan · from $16.25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Paperform | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Cognito Forms
- Free plan · from $34/mo
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
- Cognito Forms also covers no-code and surveys.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
- Free trial · from $83/mo
Formstack
No-code forms with document generation and eSignatures
- Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Cognito Forms has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Cognito Forms also covers surveys.
Suits: Organizations that want forms, generated documents and eSignatures from one vendor
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Zoho Forms
No-code form builder with approvals, payments and mobile apps
- Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Forms also covers reports.
- Cognito Forms also covers surveys.
Suits: Businesses that already run Zoho CRM, Desk or other Zoho apps
- Free plan · from $16.25/mo
Wufoo
Drag-and-drop online form builder from SurveyMonkey
- Wufoo starts at $16.25 per month, billed annually at $195 ($22 billed monthly). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Wufoo also covers reports.
- Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Simple registration, contact and order forms embedded on a website
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Paperform
Form builder for payments, bookings, signatures and workflows
- Paperform starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 month-to-month). Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
Suits: Small businesses selling services, bookings or products through a form
Limits worth knowing in Cognito Forms
- The free Individual plan is limited to 1 user and 100 entries a month, carries Cognito Forms branding and has no integrations.
- Pro includes a single user; additional users on paid plans cost $5 per user per month.
- HIPAA compliance and single sign-on are listed only under Enterprise.
- The five-plan lineup shown is labeled a pricing experiment; the July 2026 lineup had no Business plan, with Team at $39 and Enterprise at $129 billed annually.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cognito Forms?
The alternatives to Cognito Forms in this directory are Jotform, Formstack, Zoho Forms, Wufoo and Paperform. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cognito Forms.
Is there a free alternative to Cognito Forms?
Yes. Jotform, Zoho Forms, Wufoo and Paperform have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cognito Forms alternatives work on Android?
The Cognito Forms listing does not include an Android app. Jotform and Zoho Forms list one.
Which Cognito Forms alternatives work on iOS?
The Cognito Forms listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform and Zoho Forms list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.