Jotform is one of the most established form builders, known for its large template library and wide range of integrations. Fomr is a visual form builder with a drag-and-drop editor and design-first approach. Jotform has more features and integrations overall, but its free plan is restrictive. Fomr’s free plan has no limits on forms or responses.
How Fomr compares to Jotform
| Feature | Fomr | Jotform |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited forms | Free | 5 forms on free, 25 at $34/mo |
| Unlimited responses | Free | 100/mo free, 1,000 at $34/mo |
| Multi-page forms | Free | Free |
| Custom design (fonts, colors, backgrounds) | Free | Free (theme-based) |
| Add your logo | Free | Free |
| Embed forms on your website | Free | Free |
| Email notifications | Free | Free |
| Redirect on completion | Free | Free |
| Conditional logic | Free | |
| File uploads | Free | |
| Accept payments | Free | |
| Template library | Not available yet | 10,000+ templates |
| Remove branding | Pro ($17/mo) | $34/mo (Bronze) |
| Custom domains | Pro ($17/mo) | Enterprise only |
Why teams switch from Jotform to Fomr
No form or response limits
Jotform's free plan caps you at 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions. Fomr doesn't impose limits on either. Build as many forms as you need and collect as many responses as you get.
Design from scratch, not from a template
Jotform relies on templates and theme-based customization. Fomr gives you a visual canvas with 1,700+ fonts, custom colors, and backgrounds so you can design from scratch.
Simpler, cheaper pricing
Jotform's Bronze plan starts at $34/month (billed annually). Fomr Pro costs $17/month. For teams that just need more branding control, Fomr saves you $204/year.
Jotform’s template library vs. Fomr’s visual editor
Jotform’s biggest strength is its 10,000+ template library. If you need a standard form for a common use case (job applications, event registrations, order forms), you can find one and have it running in minutes. Fomr doesn’t have a library that large.
Where Fomr wins is what happens after you pick a starting point. Fomr’s canvas editor lets you place fields wherever you want, adjust spacing and typography, and see the final result as you work. Jotform’s editor can feel cluttered, especially with its extensive sidebar of widgets. If you want a specific look and feel rather than a generic template, Fomr gives you more room to work.
Fomr vs Jotform: pricing
Jotform’s free plan is one of the more restrictive: 5 forms, 100 monthly submissions, and 100 MB of storage. The Bronze plan at $34/month (billed annually) raises limits to 25 forms and 1,000 submissions with branding removal. Silver ($39/month) gives you 50 forms and 2,500 submissions. Gold ($99/month) provides 100 forms, 10,000 submissions, and HIPAA compliance. Enterprise offers unlimited usage and custom domains.
Fomr’s free plan includes unlimited forms, unlimited responses, and unlimited team members. The Pro plan at $17/month adds custom domains and branding removal. There are no storage limits and no submission caps at any tier.
A team that needs 10 forms collecting 500 responses per month would need Jotform’s Bronze plan at $34/month. The same setup on Fomr is free.
Use the slider below to see how costs compare at your expected volume, or try the full cost calculator to compare across major form builders.
Fomr vs Jotform: the editor
Jotform offers two editor modes: a drag-and-drop Classic Form builder and a card-based one-question-at-a-time layout. The Classic builder is functional but can feel dense with options, especially with Jotform’s extensive sidebar of widgets.
Fomr’s editor is a clean visual canvas. You place form fields directly on the page, adjust layouts, and see the result instantly. There’s no sidebar clutter. For teams that prefer starting from a blank canvas and designing their own layouts, Fomr’s editor is more streamlined.
Jotform’s advantage is breadth: more field types, more widgets, more templates. Fomr’s advantage is simplicity and design control.
Fomr vs Jotform: design
Jotform’s design approach is template-driven. You pick from thousands of templates and customize colors, fonts, and layouts within that template’s structure. The theme system provides reasonable customization, but you’re working within the framework of a pre-built design.
Fomr works from a blank canvas. The design toolkit is available on the free plan: 1,700+ fonts to choose from, custom color settings, background images from Unsplash, and control over spacing and layout. You build the form you want rather than adapting a template.
If you want a quick start from a template, Jotform is faster. If you want control over every visual detail, Fomr gives you more room.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fomr if you want to...
- Create unlimited forms and collect unlimited responses for free
- Design forms from scratch with visual control
- Use a clean, focused drag-and-drop editor
- Get branding removal at $17/mo instead of $34/mo (custom domains at $17/mo vs Enterprise-only)
- Share forms with your team at no extra cost
Choose Jotform if you want to...
- Start from a library of 10,000+ templates
- Use conditional logic or payment collection right now (coming soon on Fomr)
- Access a wide range of third-party integrations
- Use advanced features like approval workflows or PDF generation
- Use file uploads in your forms (coming soon on Fomr)