WPForms alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave WPForms: wordPress only, and many features locked to paid tiers, with upgrade prompts. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WPForms, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gravity Forms currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Gravity Forms	Paid	No	Self-hosted	3 of 3	66.5
2	Fluent Forms	Free plan + paid	No	Self-hosted	3 of 3	62.6
3	Formidable Forms	Free plan + paid	No	Self-hosted	3 of 3	59.6
4	Ninja Forms	Free plan + paid	No	Self-hosted	3 of 3	57.2
5	Jotform	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	55.3

1. Gravity FormsTop pick
Best for: WordPress developers and agencies building complex forms for client sites
PaidSelf-hosted
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from WPForms
More developer-friendly and extensible for complex builds.
Pros
Mature, reliable and well documented
Rich official and third-party add-on ecosystem
Developer hooks and API for custom work
Cons
No free version
WordPress only
Many integrations need higher-tier licences
Visit Gravity Forms 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 Gravity Forms a good WPForms alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Basic licence
$59 per year, 1 site
Checked Oct 25, 2026gravityforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro licence
$159 per year, 3 sites
Checked Oct 25, 2026gravityforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Elite licence
$259 per year, unlimited sites
Checked Oct 25, 2026gravityforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Fluent Forms
Best for: WordPress users wanting lots of features free and a cheap Pro upgrade
Free plan + paidSelf-hosted
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from WPForms
Generous free version and lower paid prices.
Pros
Generous free version
Conversational and classic layouts
Low-cost licences, including lifetime
Cons
WordPress only
Smaller ecosystem than Gravity Forms
Advanced integrations need Pro
Visit Fluent Forms Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
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 Fluent Forms a good WPForms alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Single-site licence
$55 per year (discounted from $79)
Checked Oct 25, 2026fluentforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
800,000+
Checked Oct 25, 2026fluentforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026fluentforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Formidable Forms
Best for: WordPress builders creating calculators, directories or other form-driven apps
Free plan + paidSelf-hosted
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from WPForms
Stronger calculations and data display.
Pros
Strong calculations and repeaters
Views display entries as listings and directories
Free Lite version available
Cons
Steeper learning curve
WordPress only
Renewals can cost more than discounted first year
Visit Formidable Forms Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
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 Formidable Forms a good WPForms alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Elite plan
$299.50 per year (discounted from $599)
Checked Oct 25, 2026formidableforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business plan
$199.50 per year (discounted from $399)
Checked Oct 25, 2026formidableforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Requirement
WordPress plugin
Checked Oct 25, 2026formidableforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Ninja Forms
Best for: WordPress users who want a free form plugin and to add paid features one by one
Free plan + paidSelf-hosted
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from WPForms
Free core with a la carte add-ons.
Pros
Free core plugin
Buy only the add-ons you need
Long track record
Cons
Essential features like logic are paid add-ons
Costs add up with several add-ons
WordPress only
Visit Ninja 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 Ninja Forms a good WPForms alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free core
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026ninjaforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2011
Checked Oct 25, 2026ninjaforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mid-tier bundle
28 add-ons included
Checked Oct 25, 2026ninjaforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Jotform
Best for: Small businesses and organisations needing payments, PDFs, approvals and lots of templates
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from WPForms
Hosted forms that work on any site, with a WordPress plugin.
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 ×0.363
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 WPForms 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)

The best WPForms alternative for…

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

Best WPForms alternative for most people

Gravity Forms

More developer-friendly and extensible for complex builds.

Best WPForms alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fluent Forms

Generous free version and lower paid prices.

Best WPForms alternative for iPhone and Android

Jotform

Hosted forms that work on any site, with a WordPress plugin.

Best WPForms alternative for working in the browser

Jotform

Hosted forms that work on any site, with a WordPress plugin.

WPForms alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WPForms?

Gravity Forms ranks first right now. More developer-friendly and extensible for complex builds. Fluent Forms and Formidable Forms follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to WPForms?

Yes. Fluent Forms (free plan + paid), Formidable Forms (free plan + paid), Ninja Forms (free plan + paid) and Jotform (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to WPForms?

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

Why do people switch from WPForms?

The complaints we hear most: wordPress only; many features locked to paid tiers, with upgrade prompts; renewal prices can exceed first-year discounts.

How is this list ranked?

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

Quick comparison

1. Gravity FormsTop pick

Pros

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2. Fluent Forms

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3. Formidable Forms

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4. Ninja Forms

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5. Jotform

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Verified facts

The best WPForms alternative for…

Best WPForms alternative for most people

Best WPForms alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best WPForms alternative for iPhone and Android

Best WPForms alternative for working in the browser

WPForms alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WPForms?

Is there a free alternative to WPForms?

Is there an open-source alternative to WPForms?

Why do people switch from WPForms?

How is this list ranked?