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Alternatives to Cognito Forms with a one-time purchase

The Cognito Forms listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 148 other form and survey tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Cognito Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Cognito Forms

  1. JetFormBuilder

    WordPress form plugin with payments, user forms and PDF output

    • JetFormBuilder starts at $49 per year for 1 website. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • JetFormBuilder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Cognito Forms also covers templates, no-code and surveys.
    JetFormBuilder pricing and details

  2. Bit Form

    Lightweight WordPress form builder with a free edition

    • Bit Form starts at $25 per year for 1 site, at the displayed discounted price. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Bit Form can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Cognito Forms also covers no-code and surveys.
    Bit Form pricing and details

  3. Quform

    WordPress form builder sold as a one-time CodeCanyon purchase

    • Quform starts at $34 one-time, Regular License. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Cognito Forms has a free plan. Quform does not.
    • Quform can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation, no-code and surveys.
    Quform pricing and details

  4. Kali Forms

    WordPress form plugin with a free edition and tiered yearly licenses

    • Kali Forms starts at $78 per year for 1 site, at the regular price. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Kali Forms can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation, no-code and surveys.
    Kali Forms pricing and details

  5. Form Vibes

    WordPress plugin that stores and exports form submissions

    • Form Vibes starts at $49 per year for 1 site. Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
    • Form Vibes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Form Vibes also covers reports.
    • Cognito Forms also covers templates, workflow automation, no-code and surveys.
    Form Vibes pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Cognito Forms that you buy once?

Yes. JetFormBuilder, Bit Form, Quform, Kali Forms and Form Vibes can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Cognito Forms once instead of subscribing?

The Cognito Forms listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these form and survey tools are free?

JetFormBuilder, Bit Form, Kali Forms and Form Vibes are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Cognito Forms: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.