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Formstack vs Wrike

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Formstack

Surveys

Form builder with document generation and e-signature

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Wrike

Marketing

Versatile & robust project management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Wrike has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Formstack more expensive than form builders that only collect, which is the fair comparison for simple use; Wrike seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • They diverge on capability: Formstack covers Form builder, Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Formstack and Wrike actually diverge.

Attributes where Formstack and Wrike differ
AttributeFormstackWrike
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelTiered monthly subscription published on the vendor site; HIPAA-capable plans priced separatelyUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategorySurveysMarketing
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: 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 Formstack

  • Form builder
  • Document generation
  • E-signature
  • Workflow routing
  • Salesforce integration
  • Compliance features

Only in Wrike

  • Interactive Gantt charts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Custom workflows
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Proofing tools
  • Performance reports
  • Mobile apps

What people use each for

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

Formstack

  • Processes where a submitted form must become a signed documentnot Wrike
  • Regulated intake needing HIPAA-capable handlingnot Wrike
  • Salesforce shops wanting forms and documents inside the CRMnot Wrike

Wrike

  • Marketing campaignsnot Formstack
  • Creative projectsnot Formstack
  • Product developmentnot Formstack
  • Professional servicesnot Formstack
  • Event managementnot Formstack

Where each one falls short

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

Formstack

  • More expensive than form builders that only collect, which is the fair comparison for simple use
  • Document generation and signature sit in higher tiers, so the headline price is not the working price
  • The interface has accumulated features over a long life and shows it
  • Overkill where a form only needs to collect an answer

Wrike

  • Seats are sold in blocks rather than singly: groups of 5 up to 30 seats, groups of 10 up to 100, and groups of 25 above that, so adding one person can mean paying for five
  • The Team plan is limited to 2 to 15 users and Business to 5 to 200
  • Business and above are annual subscriptions only
  • Pinnacle and Apex pricing is not published
  • AI actions are rationed by tier rather than unlimited

Pricing, plan by plan

Formstack

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Formstack review.

Wrike

Free
  • FreeFree
  • Team$10/month
    • Per user
    • Gantt charts
    • AI included
  • Business$25/month
    • Per user
  • Pinnacle$undefined/month

Which should you pick?

Choose Formstack if

  • You need form builder.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want document generation.
Formstack review

Choose Wrike if

  • You need interactive gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Wrike review

Questions people ask

Is Formstack or Wrike better?
Neither clearly leads. Formstack starts at On request and Wrike at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Formstack or Wrike?
Wrike has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Formstack and Free for Wrike.
Does Formstack or Wrike run on more platforms?
Formstack runs on Web, Cloud. Wrike runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Wrike for free?
Yes. Wrike has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Formstack starts at On request.
What is Formstack best used for?
Formstack is most often used for processes where a submitted form must become a signed document, regulated intake needing hipaa-capable handling, salesforce shops wanting forms and documents inside the crm. Of those, processes where a submitted form must become a signed document and regulated intake needing hipaa-capable handling are not what Wrike is typically brought in for.
What can Formstack do that Wrike cannot?
Formstack covers Form builder, Document generation, E-signature, Workflow routing. Wrike covers Interactive Gantt charts, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows, Resource management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Formstack: What does Formstack cost?

It publishes tiered monthly pricing; document generation and e-signature sit in higher tiers, and HIPAA-capable plans are priced separately.

Wrike: Are Gantt charts included in all plans?

Gantt charts are available in the Team plan ($10/user/month) and higher. The free plan has limited project visualization.

Source
Formstack: What makes it different from a plain form builder?

It generates documents from submissions and collects signatures on them, which is the step that otherwise involves retyping form data into a template.

Wrike: Is AI included in the pricing?

Yes. As of January 2026, Wrike includes AI Agents and AI Priority Inbox in all plans at no extra cost, a major differentiator from competitors charging $20-40/user/month for AI.

Source
Formstack: Is it HIPAA compliant?

It offers HIPAA-capable plans for regulated data. That is a plan-level feature, not the default.

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