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Happyforms alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Happyforms alternative is Formidable Forms (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Happyforms compared with 5 alternatives: WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms and Fluent Forms.
Happyforms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $89 per year for 1 website. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HappyformsThis tool | Free plan · from $89/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 |
| Formidable Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
| Fluent Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Happyforms starts at $7.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms and Fluent Forms.
Ninja Forms scores 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 Happyforms
WPForms
Drag-and-drop form builder plugin for WordPress sites
- WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
- WPForms does not cover no-code, which Happyforms 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 Happyforms.
- Gravity Forms does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which Happyforms 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 does not cover no-code and surveys, which Happyforms does.
Suits: WordPress sites that need a free form plugin to start with
Formidable Forms
WordPress form builder that also displays entries as Views
- Formidable Forms starts at $79 per year for 1 site, after a first year at $39.50.
- Formidable Forms also covers databases.
- Formidable Forms does not cover workflow automation and no-code, which Happyforms does.
Suits: WordPress sites that need entries shown back as directories or listings
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 does not cover no-code, which Happyforms does.
Suits: WordPress owners who prefer a one-time lifetime license to a subscription
Limits worth knowing in Happyforms
- It runs only inside WordPress.
- Without an active subscription you are locked out of the plugin in the WordPress dashboard, though submissions can still be exported.
- Starter covers 1 website and Pro 3 websites; going beyond a limit is not billed automatically.
- The plans page does not list which features are in the free edition.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Happyforms?
The alternatives to Happyforms in this directory are WPForms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms and Fluent Forms. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Happyforms.
Is there a free alternative to Happyforms?
Yes. WPForms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms and Fluent Forms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Happyforms?
Ninja Forms 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 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.