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WPForms alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded WPForms alternative is Jotform (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

WPForms compared with 7 alternatives: Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform and 2 more.

WPForms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.50 per year for 1 site. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WPFormsThis toolFree plan · from $49.50/yrYesWeb
Gravity FormsFrom $59/yrNoWeb
Ninja FormsFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb
Formidable FormsFree plan · from $79/yrYesWeb
Fluent FormsFree plan · from $79/yrYesWeb
JotformFree plan · from $34/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Contact Form 7FreeFreeWeb
TripettoFree plan · from $99/yrYesWeb

Price against what you get

WPForms starts at $4.13 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Jotform scores higher without starting lower. Contact Form 7 starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWPFormsGravity FormsNinja FormsJotformContact Form 7Tripetto

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of form and survey tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from WPForms

  1. 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 WPForms.
    • Gravity Forms does not cover workflow automation, which WPForms does.

    Suits: WordPress site owners who want forms and entries kept on their own site

    Gravity Forms vs WPFormsGravity Forms pricing and details

  2. 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 surveys, which WPForms does.

    Suits: WordPress sites that need a free form plugin to start with

    Ninja Forms vs WPFormsNinja Forms pricing and details

  3. 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, which WPForms does.

    Suits: WordPress sites that need entries shown back as directories or listings

    Formidable Forms vs WPFormsFormidable Forms pricing and details

  4. 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.

    Suits: WordPress owners who prefer a one-time lifetime license to a subscription

    Fluent Forms vs WPFormsFluent Forms pricing and details

  5. 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.
    • Jotform does not cover surveys, which WPForms does.

    Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account

    Jotform vs WPFormsJotform pricing and details

  6. Contact Form 7

    Free open-source contact form plugin for WordPress

    • Contact Form 7 is free.
    • Contact Form 7 is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Contact Form 7 does not cover templates, workflow automation and surveys, which WPForms does.

    Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free contact form

    Contact Form 7 vs WPFormsContact Form 7 pricing and details

  7. Tripetto

    Conversational form builder as a cloud studio, WordPress plugin or SDK

    • Tripetto starts at $99 per year for 1 WordPress site.
    • Tripetto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tripetto also covers no-code.
    • Tripetto does not cover templates and workflow automation, which WPForms does.

    Suits: WordPress sites that want to keep responses in their own database

    Tripetto vs WPFormsTripetto pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in WPForms

  • It runs only inside WordPress; it is not a standalone hosted form service.
  • Prices are per year for a set number of sites, and every plan is shown at 50% off a higher normal price.
  • Payment add-ons need Pro, and CRM connections and webhooks need Elite.
  • The vendor lists a 14-day money-back guarantee on the pricing page.
WPForms pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to WPForms?

The alternatives to WPForms in this directory are Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform, Contact Form 7 and Tripetto. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WPForms.

Is there a free alternative to WPForms?

Yes. Contact Form 7 is free to use. Ninja Forms, Formidable Forms, Fluent Forms, Jotform and Tripetto have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which WPForms alternatives work on Android?

The WPForms listing does not include an Android app. Jotform lists one.

Which WPForms alternatives work on iOS?

The WPForms listing does not include an iOS app. Jotform lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to WPForms?

Ninja Forms and Contact Form 7 are described as open source on their own sites.

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.