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Ninja Forms alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Ninja Forms alternative is Jotform (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Ninja Forms compared with 6 alternatives: WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform and 1 more.
Ninja Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99 per year for 3 sites, after a first year at $59.40. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja FormsThis tool | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| WPForms | Free plan · from $49.50/yr | Yes | Web |
| Gravity Forms | From $59/yr | No | Web |
| Formidable Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
| Fluent Forms | Free plan · from $79/yr | Yes | Web |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Contact Form 7 | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Ninja Forms starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: WPForms and Formidable Forms.
Jotform scores higher without starting lower. Gravity Forms, Fluent Forms and Contact Form 7 start lower without scoring higher.
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 Ninja Forms
WPForms
Drag-and-drop form builder plugin for WordPress sites
- WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
- WPForms also covers surveys.
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 Ninja Forms.
- Gravity Forms also covers surveys.
- Gravity Forms does not cover workflow automation, which Ninja Forms does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want forms and entries kept on their own site
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 and surveys.
- Formidable Forms does not cover workflow automation, which Ninja Forms 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 also covers surveys.
Suits: WordPress owners who prefer a one-time lifetime license to a subscription
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Jotform also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
Contact Form 7
Free open-source contact form plugin for WordPress
- Contact Form 7 is free.
- Contact Form 7 is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Contact Form 7 does not cover templates and workflow automation, which Ninja Forms does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free contact form
Limits worth knowing in Ninja Forms
- It runs only inside WordPress; there is no hosted version.
- The first-year discount is for the first year only; licenses renew at full price each year unless cancelled.
- Add-ons have no demo or trial, though each purchase has a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- Payments, CRM and automation connections need Pro or Elite.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ninja Forms?
The alternatives to Ninja Forms in this directory are WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform and Contact Form 7. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ninja Forms.
Is there a free alternative to Ninja Forms?
Yes. Contact Form 7 is free to use. WPForms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms and Jotform have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ninja Forms alternatives work on Android?
The Ninja Forms listing does not include an Android app. Jotform lists one.
Which Ninja Forms alternatives work on iOS?
The Ninja 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.