Feature matrix
Form creation software comparison
A side-by-side matrix of the leading form builder software platforms — covering compliance, conditional logic, payment processing, CRM integration, and pricing at a glance.
Quick read
forms.app wins on value at scale. Formstack wins on compliance and Salesforce depth. Jotform wins on feature breadth. Cognito Forms wins on calculations. Typeform wins on respondent UX.
| Platform | Free plan | Entry paid | Mid tier | High volume | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| forms.app | Unlimited responses, unlimited team | ~$19/mo | ~$29/mo | Unlimited resp @ ~$59/mo | ★ 4.5 |
| Formstack | None | ~$99/mo | ~$249/mo (Suite) | Custom | ★ 4.3 |
| Jotform | 100 sub/mo, 5 forms | ~$39/mo | ~$49/mo | ~$129/mo | ★ 4.7 |
| Cognito Forms | 100 entries/mo | ~$19/mo | ~$39/mo | ~$129/mo | ★ 4.6 |
| Typeform | 10 resp/mo | ~$39/mo | ~$79/mo | ~$129/mo | ★ 4.5 |
| Paperform | 30 sub/mo | ~$24/mo | ~$49/mo | ~$99/mo | ★ 4.8 |
| Tally | Unlimited | ~$29/mo | ~$74/mo | ~$74/mo | ★ 4.9 |
| Feature | forms.app | Formstack | Jotform | Cognito | Typeform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional logic | ✓ Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Paid |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 30+ gateways | ✓ | Business tier |
| E-signatures | ✓ Free | ✓ Native | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| PDF generation | ✓ | ✓ Native | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| AI form generation | ✓ Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calculation engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Best | Basic |
| Approval workflows | ✓ | ✓ Best | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| HIPAA BAA | Varies | ✓ | Gold+ | Enterprise | ✗ |
| Salesforce native | Connector | ✓ Best | ✓ | Zapier | ✓ |
| SSO / SAML | ✓ Paid | ✓ | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Use case | Best pick | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| General form creation | forms.app | Jotform |
| Enterprise compliance | Formstack | Jotform Enterprise |
| Order & quote forms | Cognito Forms | forms.app |
| Lead capture & NPS | Typeform | forms.app |
| Branded landing-page forms | Paperform | forms.app |
| Free unlimited usage | Tally | Google Forms |
| Salesforce CRM sync | Formstack | Jotform |
| HIPAA healthcare forms | Formstack | Jotform Gold |
For deeper analysis, see our guides on enterprise form software, HIPAA compliance, and Salesforce integration. Return to the full rankings for detailed reviews.