Alternatives · Forms
FormAssembly alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded FormAssembly alternative is Jotform (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
FormAssembly compared with 7 alternatives: Formstack, Jotform, Cognito Forms, GoCanvas, Zoho Forms and 2 more.
FormAssembly's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FormAssemblyThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Formstack | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Cognito Forms | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| GoCanvas | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Forms | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Feathery | Paid | No | Web |
| Form.io | Free trial · from $300/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from FormAssembly
Formstack
No-code forms with document generation and eSignatures
- Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Formstack lists no iOS and Android apps, which FormAssembly has.
- Formstack also covers templates and no-code.
- Formstack does not cover documents, which FormAssembly does.
Suits: Organizations that want forms, generated documents and eSignatures from one vendor
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Jotform has a free plan, which FormAssembly lacks.
- Jotform also covers templates, AI agents and app builder.
- Jotform does not cover documents, which FormAssembly does.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
Cognito Forms
Form builder with calculations, payments and approval workflows
- Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Cognito Forms has a free plan, which FormAssembly lacks.
- Cognito Forms lists no iOS and Android apps, which FormAssembly has.
- Cognito Forms also covers templates, no-code and surveys.
- Cognito Forms does not cover documents, which FormAssembly does.
Suits: Order, registration and payment forms with calculated totals
GoCanvas
Mobile forms and workflows for field inspections and reports
- GoCanvas starts at $29 per user / month, 3 user minimum, billed annually.
- GoCanvas also covers no-code, reports and dashboards.
- GoCanvas does not cover documents, which FormAssembly does.
Suits: Construction and field-service crews doing inspections and daily reports
Zoho Forms
No-code form builder with approvals, payments and mobile apps
- Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Zoho Forms has a free plan, which FormAssembly lacks.
- Zoho Forms also covers templates, no-code and reports.
- Zoho Forms does not cover documents, which FormAssembly does.
Suits: Businesses that already run Zoho CRM, Desk or other Zoho apps
Feathery
Workflow and document automation built on forms for finance
- Feathery lists no iOS and Android apps, which FormAssembly has.
Suits: Wealth management firms handling account openings and transitions
Form.io
JSON form and API platform for developers, hosted or self-hosted
- Form.io starts at $300 per month, hosted SaaS project; self-hosted from $660 per month.
- Form.io lists no iOS and Android apps, which FormAssembly has.
- Form.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Form.io does not cover workflow automation and documents, which FormAssembly does.
Suits: Engineering teams embedding forms and form building in their own applications
Limits worth knowing in FormAssembly
- No plan has a published price; every plan is quoted after a demo or trial request.
- Plans carry yearly allowances: Collect 12,000 responses and 600 documents, Automate 60,000 and 3,000.
- Extra responses and documents are billed as used, or bought as add-on packs.
- Collect shows FormAssembly branding on forms and themes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FormAssembly?
The alternatives to FormAssembly in this directory are Formstack, Jotform, Cognito Forms, GoCanvas, Zoho Forms, Feathery and Form.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FormAssembly.
Is there a free alternative to FormAssembly?
Yes. Jotform, Cognito Forms and Zoho Forms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to FormAssembly?
Form.io is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.



