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	Jotform	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	55.3

1. JotformTop pick
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.