Software · head to head
Jotform vs Paperform
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Jotform free Starter tier caps at 5 active forms and 100 submissions per month; Paperform free plan caps at 30 submissions per month and 100 MB of storage
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Jotform and Paperform actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Jotform
- Free Starter tier caps at 5 active forms and 100 submissions per month
- Bronze plan ($39/mo, or $34/mo billed yearly) still limits to 25 active forms and 1,000 monthly submissions
- HIPAA-compliant forms are only available on Gold and above; Enterprise pricing for multi-user accounts is not published and requires contacting sales
Paperform
- Free plan caps at 30 submissions per month and 100 MB of storage
- Essentials plan ($24/mo, $288/year) still caps at 1,200 submissions per year, and extra submissions beyond the cap are billed at $7.50/month per additional 3,000
- Enterprise tier has no published price and requires a sales inquiry
Pricing, plan by plan
Jotform
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Jotform review.
Paperform
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Paperform review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Jotform or Paperform better?
- Neither clearly leads. Jotform 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, Jotform or Paperform?
- Jotform starts at Free and Paperform at Free.
- Does Jotform or Paperform run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Jotform for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.