Formstack alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Formstack: no free plan and high entry price, and limits on builder users, forms and submissions. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Formstack, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jotform currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Jotform	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	66.5
2	Zoho Forms	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	57.2

1. JotformTop pick
Best for: Small businesses and organisations needing payments, PDFs, approvals and lots of templates
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Formstack
Similar breadth including PDFs and signatures, with a free plan.
Pros
Enormous template library and field types
Payments, e-signatures and PDF generation built in
Offline data collection in mobile apps
Cons
Interface can feel cluttered
Free plan has low submission limits and branding
Costs rise with submission volume
Visit Jotform Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Jotform a good Formstack alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes (Starter)
Checked Oct 25, 2026jotform.com(opens source in a new tab)
Nonprofit discount
50% on Bronze, Silver and Gold
Checked Oct 25, 2026jotform.com(opens source in a new tab)
Zapier
Connects to 3,000+ platforms
Checked Oct 25, 2026jotform.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Zoho Forms
Best for: Budget-conscious businesses, especially those using Zoho CRM or other Zoho apps
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Formstack
Approvals, payments and compliance on a budget.
Pros
Forever-free plan
Approvals and offline mobile data collection
HIPAA and GDPR compliance options
Cons
Best integrations are within Zoho
Utilitarian design
Free plan limits submissions
Visit Zoho Forms Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Zoho Forms a good Formstack alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Free forever
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free payments
Up to 10 payments
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Customers
100K
Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Formstack alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Formstack alternative for most people

Jotform

Similar breadth including PDFs and signatures, with a free plan.

Best Formstack alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Cognito Forms

Workflows and HIPAA options at a fraction of the price.

Best Formstack alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho Forms

Approvals, payments and compliance on a budget.

Best Formstack alternative for working in the browser

123FormBuilder

HIPAA and Salesforce features at lower cost.

Formstack alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Formstack?

Jotform ranks first right now. Similar breadth including PDFs and signatures, with a free plan. Cognito Forms and 123FormBuilder follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Formstack?

Yes. Jotform (free plan + paid), Cognito Forms (free plan + paid), 123FormBuilder (free plan + paid) and Zoho 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 Formstack?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Formstack?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan and high entry price; limits on builder users, forms and submissions; interface feels dated next to newer tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Formstack, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.