WPForms Alternatives (2026): 10 Tools Compared

WPForms is a popular WordPress form builder, especially with beginners. It lets you put contact forms, order forms and surveys on a site with a drag-and-drop editor. If you're weighing up other options, maybe because you want a different editor or a different feature mix, it's worth knowing what else is out there.

This page lists ten WPForms alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. Most are WordPress plugins, plus a couple of hosted builders you can embed. I've drawn each description from the tool's own website and directory listings, so check current details there before you decide. If you're also reviewing the rest of your site tools, my roundup of WordPress plugins may help.

A side-by-side view of ten form builders for WordPress

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a free version you can keep using without a time limit. Trial only means a free trial but no ongoing free version. No means the site states neither. Free versions often leave some features out.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Contact Form 7	WordPress form plugin	Plain, lightweight contact forms	Yes
Fillout	Hosted form builder	Forms connected to other apps	Yes
Fluent Forms	WordPress form plugin	Multi-step forms and quizzes	Yes
Formidable Forms	WordPress form plugin	Calculators and displaying entries	Yes
Forminator	WordPress form plugin	Forms, polls and quizzes together	Yes
Gravity Forms	WordPress form plugin	Complex, multi-step forms	No
MetForm	WordPress form plugin	Forms inside Elementor	Yes
SureForms	WordPress form plugin	Block-editor forms with an AI starting point	Yes
Tally	Hosted form builder	Document-style editing	Yes
WS Form	WordPress form plugin	Developer-friendly layouts	Yes

Ten contact and order form tools worth comparing

Contact Form 7

Best for: Site owners who want a simple, long-established contact form plugin and don't mind editing a little markup.

Fillout

Best for: Teams who want a hosted builder with branching, calculations and links into spreadsheets and other apps.

Fluent Forms

Best for: Site owners who want multi-step forms, conditional logic and quizzes without leaving the WordPress dashboard.

Formidable Forms

Best for: Site owners who want calculators and quote forms, plus ways to show submitted entries on the site.

Forminator

Best for: Site owners who want contact forms, polls and quizzes from one plugin.

Gravity Forms

Best for: Agencies and developers who need detailed forms, conditional logic and a large add-on ecosystem.

MetForm

Best for: Elementor users who want to design forms visually, inside the page builder they already use.

SureForms

Best for: Block editor users who want forms that feel native to WordPress, with an optional AI starting point.

Tally

Best for: Anyone who likes typing questions as if in a document, then embedding the finished form on a page.

WS Form

Best for: Designers and developers who want grid layouts, conditional logic and hooks for custom behaviour.

What matters when you replace a WordPress contact form plugin

It's easy to forget what a form quietly does for you each day. Before you switch, write down what your current forms rely on, then check the next tool handles each item.

• Notifications. Who gets the email, and what does the sender see afterwards?
• Spam control. Check for a honeypot, a CAPTCHA option or a similar filter.
• Payments. If you take orders or donations, confirm which payment services connect.
• Mailing list sign-ups. Check it connects to your email platform.
• Conditional logic. Can fields show or hide based on earlier answers?
• Design. Make sure it follows your theme and looks right on a phone.
• Entries. Find out where submissions are stored and how you export them.

Plugin or hosted builder for your small business site

A plugin keeps your forms and entries inside WordPress, which suits people who like one dashboard. A hosted builder keeps them on the vendor's servers and you embed the form. That can be quicker and works on any page, but you depend on their service.

• Beginners often want templates and a simple editor.
• Online shops usually care about payments and order details.
• Agencies tend to want layout control and developer hooks.
• Elementor users may prefer a form builder that sits in their page builder.

Moving your forms off WPForms

Move one form at a time and keep the old ones live until the new ones are proven.

1. Export your existing entries so you keep every submission.
2. List each form, its fields and where its emails go.
3. Rebuild your main contact form first.
4. Test with a fresh address and check the alert arrives.
5. Reconnect any email platform or payment links.
6. Swap the form on the page and keep the old one switched off, not deleted, for a while.

Testing a shortlist of form plugins safely

Use a staging copy of your site, or a page that isn't linked anywhere, to try a plugin before it touches your live forms. Build your main contact form, submit a few test entries and check the emails. Look at how the form behaves on a phone, and how the entries screen feels when you need to find one quickly.

It also helps to check how each plugin treats your theme. Some inherit your fonts and colours cleanly, while others need a little styling. If you aren't comfortable adding styles yourself, favour the ones that match your theme out of the box.

Fewer form fields and tidy form data

Short forms tend to be finished more often, so ask only for what you'll use. My cheat sheet on trimming form fields goes through it step by step. If your form collects personal data, you generally need to say why and how it's used. This isn't legal advice, so check the rules for your own situation.

Why a lesser-known form plugin can be a good fit

Smaller teams often focus on a few jobs and answer questions quickly. You may find fewer menus, a lighter plugin and support that replies in person.

Check when the plugin was last updated, read the documentation and make sure you can export entries whenever you wish. Try it on a staging copy first. For wider background, my guide to online form builders for business compares the approaches.

Do you make a WordPress form plugin or form builder? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

A short checklist before you change form plugins

• Rebuild one real form and send a test entry.
• Check the confirmation email reaches the inbox.
• Look at the form on a phone.
• Confirm you can export entries.
• Keep the old setup until the new one has handled real enquiries.

Frequently asked questions

What is a WordPress form plugin?

It's an add-on that lets you build forms inside your WordPress dashboard and handles the entries and email notifications for you.

Why would someone look for a WPForms alternative?

Reasons vary: a different editor, a different set of features, other integrations or a different way of getting support. Start by listing what your forms must do.

Can I move my entries to a new plugin?

Entries can usually be exported as a spreadsheet file. The forms themselves normally need rebuilding by hand, so list them first and move the most important ones first.

Do I need a plugin or will a hosted builder do?

A hosted builder is often enough for a few simple forms. A plugin suits you if you want entries and design managed inside WordPress.

Is a free version enough to start with?

It can be for a basic contact form. Read what's included, because some free versions leave out payments, file uploads or conditional logic.