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Gravity Forms alternatives
Gravity Forms compared with 5 alternatives: Jotform, Cognito Forms, Formstack, Paperform and Typeform.
Gravity Forms is a paid product, starting at $59 per year. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity FormsThis tool | From $59/yr | No | Web |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Cognito Forms | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Formstack | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Paperform | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| Typeform | Free plan · from $28/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Gravity Forms starts at $4.92 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Jotform, Cognito Forms, Formstack, Paperform and Typeform 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 Gravity Forms
- 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). Gravity Forms starts at $59 per year.
- Jotform has a free plan. Gravity Forms does not.
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
- Gravity Forms also covers surveys.
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). Gravity Forms starts at $59 per year.
- Cognito Forms has a free plan. Gravity Forms does not.
- Cognito Forms also covers workflow automation and no-code.
Suits: Order, registration and payment forms with calculated totals
- Free trial · from $83/mo
Formstack
No-code forms with document generation and eSignatures
- Formstack starts at $83 per month, paid annually ($99 billed monthly). Gravity Forms starts at $59 per year.
- Formstack also covers workflow automation and no-code.
- Gravity Forms also covers surveys.
Suits: Organizations that want forms, generated documents and eSignatures from one vendor
- 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). Gravity Forms starts at $59 per year.
- Paperform has a free plan. Gravity Forms does not.
- Paperform also covers workflow automation and no-code.
Suits: Small businesses selling services, bookings or products through a form
- 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). Gravity Forms starts at $59 per year.
- Typeform has a free plan. Gravity Forms does not.
- Typeform also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Branded lead capture forms and quizzes with scoring
Limits worth knowing in Gravity Forms
- It runs only as a WordPress plugin, so you need a self-hosted WordPress site, or a WordPress.com Business plan with a custom domain.
- There is no free version and no trial; the vendor offers an online demo instead.
- Stripe, PayPal and Zapier need Pro, and surveys, quizzes, signatures, user registration and webhooks need the $259 Elite license.
- Refunds are given within 30 days of a payment, and requesting one deactivates the license immediately.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gravity Forms?
The alternatives to Gravity Forms in this directory are Jotform, Cognito Forms, Formstack, Paperform and Typeform. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gravity Forms.
Is there a free alternative to Gravity Forms?
Yes. Jotform, Cognito Forms, Paperform and Typeform have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Gravity Forms alternatives work on Android?
The Gravity Forms listing does not include an Android app. Jotform lists one.
Which Gravity Forms alternatives work on iOS?
The Gravity Forms listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.