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Jotform alternatives
Jotform compared with 12 alternatives: Typeform, Google Forms, Cognito Forms, Formstack, Zoho Forms and 7 more.
Jotform has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JotformThis tool | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Typeform | Free plan · from $28/mo | Yes | Web |
| Google Forms | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| Cognito Forms | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Formstack | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Zoho Forms | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fillout | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| forms.app | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Heyflow | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| involve.me | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| KoboToolbox | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | Web, Android |
| Microsoft Forms | Free plan · from $5.40/mo | Yes | Web |
| Paperform | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Jotform
- 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). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Typeform also covers surveys and reports.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Branded lead capture forms and quizzes with scoring
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Forms
Form, survey and quiz builder that comes with a Google Account
- Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Forms also covers surveys and reports.
- Jotform also covers workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Quick polls, event registrations and quizzes at no cost
- 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). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cognito Forms also covers no-code and surveys.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
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). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Jotform has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Formstack also covers no-code.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Organizations that want forms, generated documents and eSignatures from one vendor
- 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). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Zoho Forms also covers no-code and reports.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Businesses that already run Zoho CRM, Desk or other Zoho apps
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Fillout
Form builder with unlimited seats, payments and scheduling
- Fillout starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fillout also covers surveys.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Teams that want every colleague in the form tool without per-seat fees
- Free plan · from $19/mo
forms.app
Form, survey and quiz builder with unlimited free responses
- forms.app starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- forms.app also covers no-code and surveys.
- Jotform also covers workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Teams that want unlimited responses and members without paying
- Free trial · from $49/mo
Heyflow
No-code builder for lead funnels and multi-step forms
- Heyflow starts at $49 per month, billed yearly ($89 billed monthly). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Jotform has a free plan. Heyflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Heyflow also covers no-code.
- Jotform also covers templates, workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Marketing teams building lead generation funnels
- Free plan · from $29/mo
involve.me
Quiz funnel, form and calculator builder with CRM and email
- involve.me starts at $29 per month, charged annually ($49 billed monthly). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- involve.me also covers marketing automation, no-code and surveys.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Marketers qualifying leads with quizzes and calculators
- Free plan · from $21/mo
KoboToolbox
Open-source data collection for field surveys, online or offline
- KoboToolbox starts at $21 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly); nonprofits have a free plan. Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists an iOS app.
- KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- KoboToolbox also covers surveys and reports.
- Jotform also covers templates, workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Nonprofits, UN agencies and researchers collecting field data
- Free plan · from $5.40/mo
Microsoft Forms
Survey, quiz and poll builder included with Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Forms starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Forms also covers surveys and reports.
- Jotform also covers templates, workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- 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). Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Paperform also covers no-code and surveys.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Small businesses selling services, bookings or products through a form
Limits worth knowing in Jotform
- Bronze, Silver and Gold are single-user plans; Enterprise is the only multiuser plan.
- The free Starter plan allows 5 forms and 100 submissions a month, and its forms show Jotform branding.
- HIPAA compliance features are limited to the Gold and Enterprise plans.
- Paid plans have no trial period, only a 30-day money-back guarantee; once submission storage is full, the oldest responses are deleted.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Jotform?
The alternatives to Jotform in this directory are Typeform, Google Forms, Cognito Forms, Formstack, Zoho Forms, Fillout, forms.app, Heyflow, involve.me, KoboToolbox, Microsoft Forms and Paperform. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jotform.
Is there a free alternative to Jotform?
Yes. Typeform, Google Forms, Cognito Forms, Zoho Forms, Fillout, forms.app, involve.me, KoboToolbox, Microsoft Forms and Paperform have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Jotform?
KoboToolbox 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 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.