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Contact Form 7 alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Contact Form 7 alternative is Fluent Forms (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Contact Form 7 compared with 5 alternatives: WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms and Formidable Forms.
Contact Form 7 is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Form 7This tool | Free | Free | Web |
| WPForms | Free plan · from $49.50/yr | Yes | Web |
| Gravity Forms | From $59/yr | No | Web |
| Ninja Forms | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Fluent Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
| Formidable Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Contact Form 7 has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms and Formidable Forms score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Contact Form 7
WPForms
Drag-and-drop form builder plugin for WordPress sites
- WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
- WPForms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want forms managed inside the dashboard
Gravity Forms
WordPress form builder plugin sold as a yearly license
- Gravity Forms starts at $59 per year.
- Gravity Forms has no free plan, unlike Contact Form 7.
- Gravity Forms also covers templates and surveys.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want forms and entries kept on their own site
Ninja Forms
WordPress form builder with a free core and paid add-ons
- Ninja Forms starts at $99 per year for 3 sites, after a first year at $59.40.
- Ninja Forms also covers templates and workflow automation.
Suits: WordPress sites that need a free form plugin to start with
Fluent Forms
WordPress form plugin with annual and lifetime licenses
- Fluent Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $47.
- Fluent Forms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
Suits: WordPress owners who prefer a one-time lifetime license to a subscription
Formidable Forms
WordPress form builder that also displays entries as Views
- Formidable Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $39.50.
- Formidable Forms also covers databases, templates and surveys.
Suits: WordPress sites that need entries shown back as directories or listings
Limits worth knowing in Contact Form 7
- It runs only inside WordPress.
- The plugin's listing links to documentation and a support forum, not a paid support plan.
- Reviews on the WordPress.org page include complaints about incompatibility with some PHP versions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Contact Form 7?
The alternatives to Contact Form 7 in this directory are WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms and Formidable Forms. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Contact Form 7.
Is there a free alternative to Contact Form 7?
Yes. WPForms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms and Formidable Forms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.