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Zoho Forms alternatives
Zoho Forms compared with 7 alternatives: Jotform, Google Forms, Cognito Forms, Microsoft Forms, Formstack and 2 more.
Zoho Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho FormsThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Forms | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| Cognito Forms | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft Forms | Free plan · from $5.40/mo | Yes | Web |
| Formstack | Free trial · from $83/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Wufoo | Free plan · from $16.25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zoho Survey | Free plan · from $7.42/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Zoho Forms
- Free plan · from $34/mo
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Jotform also covers AI agents and app builder.
- Zoho Forms also covers no-code and reports.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
- 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). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Forms also covers surveys.
- Zoho Forms also covers workflow automation and no-code.
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). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cognito Forms also covers surveys.
- Zoho Forms also covers reports.
Suits: Order, registration and payment forms with calculated totals
- 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). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Forms also covers surveys.
- Zoho Forms also covers templates, workflow automation and no-code.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- 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). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Zoho Forms has a free plan. Formstack does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Forms also covers reports.
Suits: Organizations that want forms, generated documents and eSignatures from one vendor
- Free plan · from $16.25/mo
Wufoo
Drag-and-drop online form builder from SurveyMonkey
- Wufoo starts at $16.25 per month, billed annually at $195 ($22 billed monthly). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Wufoo also covers surveys.
- Zoho Forms also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Simple registration, contact and order forms embedded on a website
- Free plan · from $7.42/mo
Zoho Survey
Survey builder from Zoho with offline collection and reports
- Zoho Survey starts at $7.42 per month, billed annually (Basic, annual billing only). Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Zoho Survey also covers surveys.
- Zoho Forms also covers workflow automation and no-code.
Suits: Teams that already use Zoho CRM, Zoho Sheet or other Zoho apps
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Forms
- The Free plan is limited to 3 forms and 500 submissions a month, and its forms carry a Powered by Zoho footer.
- Basic covers a single user; 10 users start at Standard, and the user add-on is available only on Premium.
- HIPAA compliance and form encryption are listed under the Premium plan.
- Every plan has a monthly submission cap; extra submissions and storage are add-ons for paid plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Forms?
The alternatives to Zoho Forms in this directory are Jotform, Google Forms, Cognito Forms, Microsoft Forms, Formstack, Wufoo and Zoho Survey. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Forms.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Forms?
Yes. Jotform, Google Forms, Cognito Forms, Microsoft Forms, Wufoo and Zoho Survey have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.