Formidable Forms alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Formidable Forms: steeper learning curve, and wordPress only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Formidable Forms, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gravity Forms currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Formidable Forms alternative for most people
Gravity FormsDeveloper-favourite plugin with a large add-on ecosystem.
Best Formidable Forms alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WPFormsEasier for simple forms, with a free Lite version.
Best Formidable Forms alternative for working in the browser
Cognito FormsHosted forms with strong calculations, no WordPress needed.
Formidable Forms alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Formidable Forms?
Gravity Forms ranks first right now. Developer-favourite plugin with a large add-on ecosystem. WPForms and Fluent Forms follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Formidable Forms?
Yes. WPForms (free plan + paid), Fluent Forms (free plan + paid), Cognito Forms (free plan + paid) and Ninja Forms (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Formidable Forms?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Formidable Forms?
The complaints we hear most: steeper learning curve; wordPress only; renewals can cost more than discounted first year.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Formidable Forms, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.