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Formstack alternatives
Formstack compared with 6 alternatives: Jotform, Cognito Forms, Typeform, Zoho Forms, Paperform and 1 more.
Formstack is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FormstackThis tool | 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 |
| Typeform | Free plan · from $28/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zoho Forms | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paperform | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| Wufoo | Free plan · from $16.25/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Formstack
- Free plan · from $34/mo
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Jotform has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
- Formstack also covers no-code.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Cognito Forms
Form builder with calculations, payments and approval workflows
- Cognito Forms starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Cognito Forms has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Cognito Forms also covers surveys.
Suits: Order, registration and payment forms with calculated totals
- Free plan · from $28/mo
Typeform
Form, survey and quiz builder with logic, AI and video questions
- Typeform starts at $28 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Typeform has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Typeform also covers surveys and reports.
- Formstack also covers no-code.
Suits: Branded lead capture forms and quizzes with scoring
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Zoho Forms
No-code form builder with approvals, payments and mobile apps
- Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Zoho Forms has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Forms also covers reports.
Suits: Businesses that already run Zoho CRM, Desk or other Zoho apps
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Paperform
Form builder for payments, bookings, signatures and workflows
- Paperform starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 month-to-month). Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Paperform has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Paperform also covers surveys.
Suits: Small businesses selling services, bookings or products through a form
- Free plan · from $16.25/mo
Wufoo
Drag-and-drop online form builder from SurveyMonkey
- Wufoo starts at $16.25 per month, billed annually at $195 ($22 billed monthly). Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Wufoo has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Wufoo also covers surveys and reports.
- Formstack also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Simple registration, contact and order forms embedded on a website
Limits worth knowing in Formstack
- There is no free plan; the entry price is $83 per month paid annually after a 14-day trial.
- The Forms plan includes one builder user, 25 forms and 1,000 submissions per form.
- Document generation and eSignatures come with the Suite plan, not the Forms plan.
- HIPAA compliance is listed as an add-on, and SSO and custom SLAs under Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Formstack?
The alternatives to Formstack in this directory are Jotform, Cognito Forms, Typeform, Zoho Forms, Paperform and Wufoo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Formstack.
Is there a free alternative to Formstack?
Yes. Jotform, Cognito Forms, Typeform, Zoho Forms, Paperform and Wufoo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Formstack alternatives work on Android?
The Formstack listing does not include an Android app. Jotform and Zoho Forms list one.
Which Formstack alternatives work on iOS?
The Formstack listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform and Zoho Forms list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.