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Formidable Forms alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Formidable Forms alternative is Jotform (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Formidable Forms compared with 6 alternatives: WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform and 1 more.
Formidable Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $39.50. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formidable FormsThis tool | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | 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 |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Contact Form 7 | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Formidable Forms starts at $6.58 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Jotform scores higher without starting lower. WPForms, Gravity Forms and Contact Form 7 start lower without scoring higher.
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 Formidable Forms
WPForms
Drag-and-drop form builder plugin for WordPress sites
- WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
- WPForms also covers workflow automation.
- WPForms does not cover databases, which Formidable Forms does.
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 Formidable Forms.
- Gravity Forms does not cover databases, which Formidable Forms does.
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 is open source, according to its own site.
- Ninja Forms also covers workflow automation.
- Ninja Forms does not cover databases and surveys, which Formidable Forms does.
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 workflow automation.
- Fluent Forms does not cover databases, which Formidable Forms does.
Suits: WordPress owners who prefer a one-time lifetime license to a subscription
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Jotform also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
- Jotform does not cover databases and surveys, which Formidable Forms does.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
Contact Form 7
Free open-source contact form plugin for WordPress
- Contact Form 7 is free.
- Contact Form 7 is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Contact Form 7 does not cover databases, templates and surveys, which Formidable Forms does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free contact form
Limits worth knowing in Formidable Forms
- It runs only inside WordPress and has no hosted version.
- Introductory prices are for the first year; the vendor says renewals are at full price.
- Surveys, quizzes, signatures and PDFs need the Business plan at $399 a year.
- A license that lapses loses support, updates and the ability to edit premium fields already used in forms.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Formidable Forms?
The alternatives to Formidable Forms in this directory are WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform and Contact Form 7. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Formidable Forms.
Is there a free alternative to Formidable Forms?
Yes. Contact Form 7 is free to use. WPForms, Ninja Forms, Fluent Forms and Jotform have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Formidable Forms alternatives work on Android?
The Formidable Forms listing does not include an Android app. Jotform lists one.
Which Formidable Forms alternatives work on iOS?
The Formidable Forms listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Formidable Forms?
Ninja Forms and Contact Form 7 are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.