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Convert vs Paperform

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Convert

Marketing

A/B testing platform for enterprises

From
Free
Rated
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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: Convert pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro; Paperform free plan limited to 30 submissions per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Convert and Paperform actually diverge.

Attributes where Convert and Paperform differ
AttributeConvertPaperform
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
CategoryMarketingSurveys
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 Convert

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Only in Paperform

Nothing recorded that Convert does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Convert

  • A/B and multivariate testing for conversion optimizationnot Paperform
  • Full-stack experimentation on web and mobilenot Paperform
  • Sequential testing and statistical confidence trackingnot Paperform

Paperform

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Convert

  • Pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro
  • Single Sign-On requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
  • Multivariate testing, multi-page testing, full stack and feature flags, sequential testing and raw test data export are all withheld from the Growth plan
  • Phone support, change history and guided onboarding require Pro
  • The advertised $299 and $420 per month rates require paying the full year up front at $3,588 or $5,040
  • The Enterprise plan is price on request, is only available as an annual plan, and its data segregation feature carries additional costs
  • Listed prices exclude VAT, GST and other taxes, which are added at checkout
  • Above 5 million monthly tested users there is no published rate

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

Convert

Free
  • Growth$$399/month
  • Pro$$599/month
  • Enterprise$on request/mo

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 Convert if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
Convert review

Choose Paperform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Paperform review

Questions people ask

Is Convert or Paperform better?
Neither clearly leads. Convert 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, Convert or Paperform?
Convert starts at Free and Paperform at Free.
Does Convert or Paperform run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Convert for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Convert best used for?
Convert is most often used for a/b and multivariate testing for conversion optimization, full-stack experimentation on web and mobile, sequential testing and statistical confidence tracking. Of those, a/b and multivariate testing for conversion optimization and full-stack experimentation on web and mobile are not what Paperform is typically brought in for.
What can Convert do that Paperform cannot?
Convert covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Analytics, API access.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Convert: What is the starting price for Convert?

The Growth plan starts at $399/month (or $299/month billed annually for 25% savings) with 100K monthly tested users, 5 projects, and 5 active experiences per project.

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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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Convert: What is the difference between Growth and Pro plans?

Both cap at 100K tested users/month, but Pro ($599/month or $420/month annual) adds 30 active projects (vs 5), unlimited experiences per project (vs 5), unlimited domains (vs 10), multivariate testing, full-stack testing, sequential testing, and phone support.

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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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Convert: How much does the Enterprise plan cost?

Enterprise pricing is available 'on request.' It supports 1M+ monthly tested users (12M+ annually), unlimited projects, experiences, and domains, plus dedicated account manager and custom terms.

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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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Convert: What is the cost to exceed my monthly tested user limit?

Growth overages cost $399 per 100K additional users. Pro/Enterprise overages cost $699 per 250K additional users. Customers can also upgrade mid-cycle at any time.

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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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