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Adalo vs Paperform

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Adalo

No-Code

Build Anything & Publish Everywhere. With Scale.

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Paperform

Surveys

Forms that feel like you

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adalo free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage; Paperform free plan limited to 30 submissions per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adalo and Paperform actually diverge.

Attributes where Adalo and Paperform differ
AttributeAdaloPaperform
CategoryNo-CodeSurveys

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Paperform
  • Web app creation without codingnot Paperform
  • Founder and entrepreneur MVPsnot Paperform
  • Agency app deliverynot Paperform

Paperform

  • Creating multi-step application forms with conditional field displaynot Adalo
  • Building payment collection forms for online invoicingnot Adalo
  • Setting up appointment scheduling with calendar integrationnot Adalo
  • Collecting customer signatures on contracts and agreementsnot 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

Paperform

  • Free plan limited to 30 submissions per month
  • Additional submissions beyond plan limits incur overage fees
  • Custom domains require additional $20 per month fee on Pro plan

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

Paperform

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • 30 submissions per month
    • 5 payment submissions per month
  • Essentials$24/month
    • 1 user
    • 1,200 submissions per year
    • 240 payment submissions per year
  • Pro$49/month
    • 3 users
    • 12,000 submissions per year
    • 3,000 payment submissions per year
  • Business$99/month
    • 5 users plus $9 per additional user (up to 25)
    • 120,000 submissions per year
    • 30,000 payment submissions per year

Which should you pick?

Choose Adalo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Adalo review

Choose Paperform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Paperform review

Questions people ask

Is Adalo or Paperform better?
Neither clearly leads. Adalo starts at Free and Paperform at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adalo or Paperform?
Adalo starts at Free and Paperform at Free.
Does Adalo or Paperform 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 Paperform 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.

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Paperform: Is there a free version of Paperform?

Yes, Paperform offers a free plan with 1 user, 30 submissions per month, and 100 MB storage at no cost.

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Adalo: 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.

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Paperform: Does Paperform offer a free trial for paid plans?

Paperform offers a 7-day unrestricted trial for all paid plans without requiring a credit card.

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Adalo: 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.

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Paperform: What payment processing options does Paperform support?

All Paperform plans include payment processing via Stripe, Square, Braintree, or PayPal.

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Adalo: 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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Paperform: When does Paperform charge for custom domains?

Custom domains are available on the Pro and Business plans, with an additional $20 per month fee for this feature.

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