Cognito Forms vs Formstack
The Smarter Alternative to Formstack
Discover why Cognito Forms is a powerful, user-friendly alternative that gives you more—without limitations or hidden costs.
Why Cognito Forms?
A Powerful Alternative Without the Complexity
Truly customizable
Build forms to fit your processes. Style every detail and control what users can see and edit based on their input, role, or step in the workflow.
Easy for anyone to use
Easily create responsive forms in minutes—no coding required. Our drag-and-drop builder is simple enough for anyone to use.
Transparent pricing
Skip the sales calls, contracts, and surprise add-ons. Just clear, honest pricing you control—no pressure, no hidden fees.
Where Power Meets Simplicity
You shouldn't have to choose between powerful functionality and ease of use—with the right platform, you get both. See how the features stack up.
| Cognito Forms Team Plan $39 / month | Formstack Forms Plan $99 / month | |
|---|---|---|
| Clear pricing, no surprises Full pricing details available at any time with no contracts or sales calls required. | Sales calls & contracts often required | |
| No coding required | ||
| Custom branding | ||
| Users | 5 included Addtl. $5/mo | 1 included Addtl. $20/mo |
| Number of forms | Unlimited | 25 |
| Storage | 10GB | 2GB |
| Payment collection Built-in payment integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Square) for collecting payments directly from forms. | ||
| Advanced logic & calculations Show and hide fields based on other form fields, the current workflow status, or who is accessing the form. | Only based on other fields | |
| Workflow automation Add custom workflow statuses with advanced logic. Require fields for certain roles or workflow steps. | Customization is limited | |
| Lookup fields Use entry data from other forms to populate dropdowns, perform calculations, or display text in a new form. | ||
| Document generation | $4/template/mo Unlimited generations | |
| Integrations | ||
No credit card required |
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Where Customers See the Difference
| Cognito Forms | Formstack | |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Functionality | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Customer support | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Overall rating | 4.6 | 4.0 |
Source:
Capterra
departments
processing
their previous form-builder
"It was easy to squeeze in the cost of Cognito Forms Enterprise. It was a no-brainer, especially with no long-term contract."
card delivery time
since implementation
"Cognito Forms is great for any small business that can't necessarily afford a developer. It reduces staff labor, which is a savings cost, and improves the client experience."
onboarding time
over three years
"There was no way we could have grown so much if we didn't have Cognito Forms. Really, it has become the backbone for managing the entire organization."
member selection
duplicate data entry
"Cognito Forms allows us to create processes that we have full control over. We have so much flexibility compared to other SaaS products."
portal and receive
automatic reminders
and inefficiencies
"Cognito Forms’ Guest Access and Task Reminders almost completely eliminate the need for my staff to make manual follow-up calls."
From Forms to Fully-Functional Workflows
Whether it's simple approvals or complex, multi-step workflows—build custom forms that grow with your processes and automate every step with unmatched flexibility.
Online Form Builder
Simple enough
for quick setup,
customizable
for power users
- Repeating Sections
- Data Lookups
- Calculations
- Integrations
- Conditional Logic
- Custom Themes
Integrate with Platforms You Already Use
Our data integrations make connecting your data with your existing tools easy - for maximum impact.
Ready to Choose Cognito Forms?
Start your free trial today and experience the powerful features you need at a price you'll love. No credit card required.