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Self-hosted alternatives to WPForms

The WPForms listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 60 other form and survey tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

WPForms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.50 per year for 1 site. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from WPForms

  1. Contact Form 7

    Free open-source contact form plugin for WordPress

    • Contact Form 7 is free. WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • Contact Form 7 is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPForms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
    Contact Form 7 vs WPFormsContact Form 7 pricing and details

  2. Tripetto

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

    • Tripetto starts at $99 per year for 1 WordPress site. WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • Tripetto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tripetto also covers no-code.
    • WPForms also covers templates and workflow automation.
    Tripetto vs WPFormsTripetto pricing and details

  3. Formbricks

    Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps

    • Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPForms also covers forms.
    Formbricks pricing and details

  4. HeyForm

    Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys

    • HeyForm starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($18 billed monthly). WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HeyForm also covers no-code.
    • WPForms also covers workflow automation.
    HeyForm pricing and details

  5. OpnForm

    Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions

    • OpnForm starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($299); $29 billed monthly. WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPForms also covers workflow automation.
    OpnForm pricing and details

  6. LimeSurvey

    Open-source survey tool, hosted in the cloud or self-hosted

    • LimeSurvey starts at $39 per month, billed monthly (charged in EUR, about €34). WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LimeSurvey also covers reports.
    • WPForms also covers workflow automation.
    LimeSurvey pricing and details

  7. 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. WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KoboToolbox also covers reports.
    KoboToolbox pricing and details

  8. Checkbox Survey

    Survey software for the cloud or your own servers

    • Checkbox Survey starts at $20 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • WPForms has a free plan. Checkbox Survey does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Checkbox Survey is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Checkbox Survey also covers reports.
    Checkbox Survey pricing and details

  9. Typebot

    Open-source chatbot and conversational form builder

    • Typebot starts at $39 per month for 2 seats and 2,000 chats. WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • Typebot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typebot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    • WPForms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
    Typebot pricing and details

  10. Form.io

    JSON form and API platform for developers, hosted or self-hosted

    • Form.io starts at $300 per month, hosted SaaS project; self-hosted from $660 per month. WPForms starts at $49.50 per year for 1 site.
    • WPForms has a free plan. Form.io does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Form.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPForms also covers templates, workflow automation and surveys.
    Form.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to WPForms?

Yes. Contact Form 7, Tripetto, Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm, LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox, Checkbox Survey and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can WPForms be self-hosted?

The WPForms listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these form and survey tools are free?

Contact Form 7, Tripetto, Formbricks, HeyForm, OpnForm, LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox and Typebot are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to WPForms: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.