No-Code · head to head
Adalo vs Cognito Forms
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Adalo free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage; Cognito Forms individual free plan caps at 100 entries per month and 1 user
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adalo and Cognito Forms actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adalo | Cognito Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Category | No-Code | Surveys |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Adalo
- No-code mobile app developmentnot Cognito Forms
- Web app creation without codingnot Cognito Forms
- Founder and entrepreneur MVPsnot Cognito Forms
- Agency app deliverynot Cognito Forms
Cognito Forms
- Building HIPAA-compliant data collection forms without codingnot Adalo
- Creating multi-step approval workflows for contract signingnot Adalo
- Collecting payments inline within customer intake formsnot Adalo
- Routing applications automatically based on responsesnot Adalo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adalo
- Free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage
- Starter plan limited to 1 published app and 1 editor
- No usage-based charges across all plans, but storage limits enforced
Cognito Forms
- Individual free plan caps at 100 entries per month and 1 user
- Pro plan ($24/mo monthly, $19/mo billed annually) still limits to 2 users and 2,000 entries per month
- HIPAA compliance and single sign-on are restricted to the Enterprise tier ($174/mo monthly, $129/mo annual)
Pricing, plan by plan
Adalo
Free- FreeFree
- 0 published apps
- 1 app editor
- 500 records per app storage
- Starter$36/month
- 1 published app
- 1 app editor
- 5GB storage per team
- Professional$52/month
- 2 published apps
- 5 app editors
- 25GB storage per team
- Team$160/month
- 5 published apps
- 10 app editors
- 125GB storage per team
Cognito Forms
Free- IndividualFree
- 100 entries per month
- 1 user
- Cognito Forms branding included
- Pro$24/month
- 2000 entries per month
- 2 users
- Electronic signatures
- Team$49/month
- 10000 entries per month
- 5 users
- 5 guest access
- Enterprise$174/month
- Unlimited entries
- 20 users
- 20 guest access
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Adalo or Cognito Forms better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adalo starts at Free and Cognito Forms at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Adalo or Cognito Forms?
- Adalo starts at Free and Cognito Forms at Free.
- Does Adalo or Cognito Forms run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Adalo for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Adalo best used for?
- Adalo is most often used for no-code mobile app development, web app creation without coding, founder and entrepreneur mvps, agency app delivery. Of those, no-code mobile app development and web app creation without coding are not what Cognito Forms is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Adalo: How many app editors are included in each Adalo plan?
Free and Starter plans include 1 editor. Professional tier adds 5 editors total, and Team tier provides 10 editors for collaborative development.
SourceCognito Forms: How much does Cognito Forms cost?
Cognito Forms offers a free Individual plan with 100 entries per month. Paid plans start at $24/month for the Pro plan, $49/month for the Team plan, and $174/month for the Enterprise plan. Annual prepayment provides up to 20% discount off monthly rates.
SourceAdalo: What are Adalo pricing terms and what is included in annual billing?
All Adalo pricing is billed annually. Starter costs 36 USD per month (annual), Professional costs 52 USD per month (annual), and Team tier costs 160 USD per month (annual). No monthly billing option available.
SourceCognito Forms: What is the difference between Cognito Forms plans?
The Individual plan (free) includes 100 entries/month and 1 user. Pro adds electronic signatures and accommodates 2000 entries/month with 2 users. Team plan (Best Value) supports 10000 entries/month with 5 users and includes client portal and approvals. Enterprise provides unlimited entries, 20 users, and HIPAA compliance.
SourceAdalo: How much storage does each Adalo plan provide?
Free plan provides 500 records per app, Starter offers 5GB per team, Professional includes 25GB per team, and Team tier provides 125GB per team storage.
SourceCognito Forms: Does Cognito Forms have a free version?
Yes, Cognito Forms offers a free Individual plan that includes 100 entries per month, 1 user, unlimited forms, and payment processing capabilities. Higher-tier plans are available for increased capacity and features.
SourceAdalo: What is the maximum number of published apps on the Professional plan?
The Professional plan (52 USD per month) allows 2 published apps. The Team plan (160 USD per month) extends this to 5 published apps.
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