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Formdesk alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Formdesk alternative is Jotform (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Formdesk compared with 5 alternatives: Jotform, Formstack, 123FormBuilder, Cognito Forms and FormAssembly.
Formdesk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €65 per year, excluding VAT (Standard Small, 250 submissions a month). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FormdeskThis tool | Free trial · from €65/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Formstack | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| 123FormBuilder | Free plan · from $18.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Cognito Forms | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| FormAssembly | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Formdesk starts at about $6.05 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Jotform, Formstack, 123FormBuilder and Cognito 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 Formdesk
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 Formdesk lacks.
- Jotform also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
- Jotform does not cover surveys, which Formdesk does.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
Formstack
No-code forms with document generation and eSignatures
- Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Formstack also covers no-code.
- Formstack does not cover surveys, which Formdesk does.
Suits: Organizations that want forms, generated documents and eSignatures from one vendor
123FormBuilder
Online form builder with payments and Salesforce connections
- 123FormBuilder starts at $18.50 per month, billed yearly.
- 123FormBuilder has a free plan, which Formdesk lacks.
Suits: Small businesses taking payments through forms
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 Formdesk lacks.
- Cognito Forms also covers no-code.
Suits: Order, registration and payment forms with calculated totals
FormAssembly
Form and workflow platform for regulated and Salesforce teams
- FormAssembly also lists iOS and Android apps.
- FormAssembly also covers documents.
- FormAssembly does not cover templates and surveys, which Formdesk does.
Suits: Salesforce admins sending form data into the CRM
Limits worth knowing in Formdesk
- There is no permanent free plan; the trial lasts 3 months and does not renew.
- Prices are in euros, excluding VAT.
- On Standard plans, forms close when a quota is reached until you upgrade; Business forms stay open.
- Standard subscriptions expire after a year and are renewed by hand; optional features cost €110 a year extra.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Formdesk?
The alternatives to Formdesk in this directory are Jotform, Formstack, 123FormBuilder, Cognito Forms and FormAssembly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Formdesk.
Is there a free alternative to Formdesk?
Yes. Jotform, 123FormBuilder and Cognito Forms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Formdesk alternatives work on Android?
The Formdesk listing does not include an Android app. Jotform and FormAssembly list one.
Which Formdesk alternatives work on iOS?
The Formdesk listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform and FormAssembly list one.
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.