Surveys · head to head
Cognito Forms vs Countly
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cognito Forms individual free plan caps at 100 entries per month and 1 user; Countly the private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cognito Forms and Countly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cognito Forms | Countly |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile, Api |
| Category | Surveys | Marketing |
| Founded | Unknown | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Cognito Forms
Nothing recorded that Countly does not also cover.
Only in Countly
- Event tracking
- Crash reporting
- Analytics dashboard
- User retention
- Open-source
- Cloud deployment
- On-premise deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cognito Forms
- Building HIPAA-compliant data collection forms without codingnot Countly
- Creating multi-step approval workflows for contract signingnot Countly
- Collecting payments inline within customer intake formsnot Countly
- Routing applications automatically based on responsesnot Countly
Countly
- Product analytics for mobile and web applicationsnot Cognito Forms
- Self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisationnot Cognito Forms
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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)
Countly
- The private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit
- No event cap, data point limit or user limit is published for either paid plan
- The self hosted Enterprise edition is custom priced and billed annually
- Adaptivity and intelligence features are separately priced add ons on the cheaper plan
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Countly
Free- Flex (Private Cloud)$175/month
- Usage-based pricing (not seat-based)
- Advanced Analytics included
- Adaptivity and Intelligence available as add-ons
- Enterprise (Self-Hosted)$null/mo
- Custom pricing, requires demo booking
- All capabilities included
- Deploy on your infrastructure
Which should you pick?
Choose Countly if
- You need event tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want crash reporting.
Questions people ask
- Is Cognito Forms or Countly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cognito Forms starts at Free and Countly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cognito Forms or Countly?
- Cognito Forms starts at Free and Countly at Free.
- Does Cognito Forms or Countly run on more platforms?
- Cognito Forms runs on Web. Countly runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
- Can I use Cognito Forms for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cognito Forms best used for?
- Cognito Forms is most often used for building hipaa-compliant data collection forms without coding, creating multi-step approval workflows for contract signing, collecting payments inline within customer intake forms, routing applications automatically based on responses. Of those, building hipaa-compliant data collection forms without coding and creating multi-step approval workflows for contract signing are not what Countly is typically brought in for.
- What can Cognito Forms do that Countly cannot?
- Countly covers Event tracking, Crash reporting, Analytics dashboard, User retention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cognito 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.
SourceCountly: How much does Countly cost?
Countly's Flex plan (private cloud) starts at $175/month with pay-as-you-go cancellation. Enterprise (self-hosted) requires custom pricing and annual billing. Both plans include advanced analytics, and Flex offers a 14-day free trial.
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.
SourceCountly: What is the difference between Countly Flex and Enterprise plans?
Flex uses usage-based pricing on Countly's cloud with monthly billing. Enterprise requires custom pricing and annual billing, but allows self-hosting on your infrastructure with zero vendor access to data, dedicated support, and included SLA.
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.
SourceCountly: Can I add Adaptivity and Intelligence to Countly Flex?
Yes, Adaptivity and Intelligence suites can be added to Flex as needed. Both are included standard with Enterprise plans.
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