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MetForm alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded MetForm alternative is Fluent Forms (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
MetForm compared with 5 alternatives: WPForms, Fluent Forms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms and Everest Forms.
MetForm has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44 per year for 1 site, at the displayed discounted price. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetFormThis tool | Free plan · from $44/yr | Yes | Web |
| WPForms | Free plan · from $49.50/yr | Yes | Web |
| Fluent Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
| Gravity Forms | From $59/yr | No | Web |
| Ninja Forms | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Everest Forms | Free plan · from $49/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
MetForm starts at $3.67 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.
WPForms 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 MetForm
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.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want forms managed inside the dashboard
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.
Suits: WordPress owners who prefer a one-time lifetime license to a subscription
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 MetForm.
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 surveys, which MetForm does.
Suits: WordPress sites that need a free form plugin to start with
Everest Forms
WordPress form builder plugin with an AI form creator
- Everest Forms starts at $49 per year for 1 site.
- Everest Forms also covers no-code.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want free entry storage and uploads
Limits worth knowing in MetForm
- It needs Elementor and runs only inside WordPress; there is no hosted or standalone version.
- Prices on the pricing page are shown as discounts from a higher price with an 'Ends Soon' banner and no end date.
- Payments, calculation forms and analytics need Professional or above; CRM and webhook integrations need Agency.
- Wpmet also sells an all-in-one bundle of its plugins, priced at $549 a year or $799 lifetime.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MetForm?
The alternatives to MetForm in this directory are WPForms, Fluent Forms, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms and Everest Forms. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MetForm.
Is there a free alternative to MetForm?
Yes. WPForms, Fluent Forms, Ninja Forms and Everest Forms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to MetForm?
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.
