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Jotform vs Onclusive

Jotform logo

Jotform

Surveys

Powerful forms get more done

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Onclusive logo

Onclusive

Marketing

Media monitoring, journalist database and PR measurement assembled from six acquired companies

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jotform has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Jotform free tier limited to 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions; Onclusive onclusive was assembled from at least six acquired companies inside about a year, and users still encounter different interfaces, inconsistent data definitions and separate support paths depending on which module they are in, so training and internal reporting are harder than a single-product vendor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jotform and Onclusive actually diverge.

Attributes where Jotform and Onclusive differ
AttributeJotformOnclusive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, API
CategorySurveysMarketing

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 Jotform

Nothing recorded that Onclusive does not also cover.

Only in Onclusive

  • Global media monitoring
  • Broadcast monitoring
  • Social listening
  • Media contacts database
  • Newsroom and press office
  • Sentiment and tone analysis
  • Share of voice reporting
  • Crisis detection

What people use each for

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

Jotform

  • Form creation and collectionnot Onclusive
  • Survey distributionnot Onclusive
  • Lead generationnot Onclusive
  • Workflow automationnot Onclusive

Onclusive

  • A multinational communications team that needs print, broadcast and online coverage across twenty markets reported in one dashboard rather than through three regional vendorsnot Jotform
  • A public affairs team that must evidence share of voice against named competitors for a quarterly board reportnot Jotform
  • A PR agency running press office and media enquiry workflow for several client brands from one systemnot Jotform
  • A corporate affairs function that needs early warning on a coverage spike outside its own time zone, with broadcast clips retrievable for legal reviewnot Jotform

Where each one falls short

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

Jotform

  • Free tier limited to 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions
  • Bronze tier requires $39/month to remove Jotform branding
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

Onclusive

  • Onclusive was assembled from at least six acquired companies inside about a year, and users still encounter different interfaces, inconsistent data definitions and separate support paths depending on which module they are in, so training and internal reporting are harder than a single-product vendor.
  • Pricing is not published and is scoped by market coverage, source count and user seats, which makes competitive benchmarking difficult and means renewal increases are hard to challenge without a parallel quote from Cision or Meltwater.
  • Broadcast monitoring coverage is uneven by country, so a global contract can look complete on paper while a specific market you care about has thin local radio or regional television coverage; verify your priority markets by name before signing.
  • The company carries private-equity ownership and acquisition-related debt financing, which historically in this category has meant pressure on support headcount and above-inflation renewal pricing rather than product investment.
  • Automated sentiment classification on news copy remains error-prone, especially for irony, quoted criticism and industry jargon, so teams reporting sentiment to executives generally need a human review step that erodes the labour saving the tool was bought for.

Pricing, plan by plan

Jotform

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 5 active forms
    • 100 monthly submissions
    • 100 MB storage
  • Bronze$39/month
    • 25 active forms
    • 1,000 monthly submissions
    • 1 GB storage
  • Silver$49/month
    • 50 active forms
    • 2,500 monthly submissions
    • 10 GB storage
  • Gold$129/month
    • 100 active forms
    • 10,000 monthly submissions
    • 100 GB storage

Onclusive

On request
  • Onclusive$undefined/year
    • Global media monitoring
    • Broadcast and print coverage
    • Onclusive Social listening

Which should you pick?

Choose Jotform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Jotform review

Choose Onclusive if

  • You need global media monitoring.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want broadcast monitoring.
Onclusive review

Questions people ask

Is Jotform or Onclusive better?
Neither clearly leads. Jotform starts at Free and Onclusive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Jotform or Onclusive?
Jotform has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Jotform and On request for Onclusive.
Does Jotform or Onclusive run on more platforms?
Jotform runs on Web. Onclusive runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Jotform for free?
Yes. Jotform has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Onclusive starts at On request.
What is Jotform best used for?
Jotform is most often used for form creation and collection, survey distribution, lead generation, workflow automation. Of those, form creation and collection and survey distribution are not what Onclusive is typically brought in for.
What can Jotform do that Onclusive cannot?
Onclusive covers Global media monitoring, Broadcast monitoring, Social listening, Media contacts database.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Jotform: Is there a free version of Jotform?

Yes, Jotform's Starter plan is free and allows 5 active forms, 100 monthly submissions, and 100 MB of storage. Jotform branding remains on forms in the free tier.

Source
Onclusive: Is Onclusive one product or several?

Several. It was formed from Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and the original Onclusive in January 2022, then absorbed Critical Mention and Digimind later that year, and the modules retain distinguishable lineages.

Jotform: How much does Jotform Bronze cost?

The Bronze plan costs $39 per month when billed monthly, or $408 per year ($34 per month effective). It includes 25 active forms, 1,000 monthly submissions, 1 GB storage, and removable branding.

Source
Onclusive: Who owns it?

Symphony Technology Group, a US private equity firm, with debt financing on the Critical Mention acquisition from Stellus Capital Management.

Jotform: What is included in Jotform's Gold tier?

The Gold plan costs $129 per month billed monthly or $1,188 per year ($99 per month effective). It provides 100 active forms, 10,000 monthly submissions, 100 GB storage, HIPAA-friendly capabilities, and 100 active AI Agents.

Source
Onclusive: What happened to Digimind?

Digimind was acquired in July 2022 and rebranded as Onclusive Social in October 2022. If social listening is your main requirement, that is the platform you are evaluating.

Jotform: Does Jotform offer discounts for nonprofits or education?

Yes, educational institutions and nonprofits receive 50% off Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, plus 30% off the Enterprise plan.

Source
Onclusive: Does it publish pricing?

No. Contracts are annual and quoted according to markets monitored, sources covered and seat count.

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