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Paperform vs Postscript

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Paperform

Surveys

Forms that feel like you

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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Postscript

Marketing

SMS marketing built for Shopify merchants, with carrier fees billed on top of message rates

From
$49/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Paperform has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paperform free plan limited to 30 submissions per month; Postscript carrier pass-through fees are billed on top of the per-message rate, roughly $0.00418 per SMS and $0.00841 per MMS in the United States, and are routinely missing from the cost comparisons buyers build.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paperform and Postscript actually diverge.

Attributes where Paperform and Postscript differ
AttributePaperformPostscript
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumPer month plus per message sent
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS
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 Paperform

Nothing recorded that Postscript does not also cover.

Only in Postscript

  • Shopify segmentation
  • Automated flows
  • Subscriber acquisition
  • Two-way conversations
  • MMS campaigns
  • Revenue attribution
  • Headless SDK
  • Usage-based tiers

What people use each for

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

Paperform

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

Postscript

  • A Shopify direct-to-consumer brand that wants abandoned cart recovery by text rather than another email in an ignored inboxnot Paperform
  • A brand running a product drop where a timed broadcast to an opted-in list is the whole launch mechanismnot Paperform
  • A merchant segmenting by past purchase and variant to send replenishment reminders at the right intervalnot Paperform
  • A store on headless Shopify or a custom stack that still wants SMS built on order data through the SDKnot Paperform

Where each one falls short

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

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

Postscript

  • Carrier pass-through fees are billed on top of the per-message rate, roughly $0.00418 per SMS and $0.00841 per MMS in the United States, and are routinely missing from the cost comparisons buyers build.
  • The cheapest per-message rates require the $500 a month plan, so a small sender pays more than double the headline low rate per text.
  • The $0 Starter plan carries a $49 minimum monthly spend, so it is not a free tier and quiet months still generate a bill.
  • US SMS marketing carries real legal exposure under consent, quiet hours and carrier registration rules, and the compliance obligation sits with the merchant, not the platform.
  • It is SMS and MMS only, so email, push and on-site messaging live in a separate tool and audience suppression between the two has to be managed across systems.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Postscript

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • $0 base fee but a $49 minimum monthly spend
    • SMS at $0.015 and MMS at $0.045 per message
    • Campaigns, automations, acquisition tools and analytics
  • Growth$100/month
    • Lower per-message rates than Starter
    • Full campaign and automation feature set
    • No contract required
  • Professional$500/month
    • Rates falling towards $0.007 SMS and $0.024 MMS
    • Suited to high-volume senders
    • Upgrade or downgrade at any time
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom pricing on a contract
    • Negotiated message rates and support terms

Which should you pick?

Choose Paperform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Paperform review

Choose Postscript if

  • You need shopify segmentation.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want automated flows.
Postscript review

Questions people ask

Is Paperform or Postscript better?
Neither clearly leads. Paperform starts at Free and Postscript at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paperform or Postscript?
Paperform has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Paperform and $49/month for Postscript.
Does Paperform or Postscript run on more platforms?
Paperform runs on Web. Postscript runs on Web, iOS.
Can I use Paperform for free?
Yes. Paperform has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Postscript starts at $49/month.
What is Paperform best used for?
Paperform is most often used for creating multi-step application forms with conditional field display, building payment collection forms for online invoicing, setting up appointment scheduling with calendar integration, collecting customer signatures on contracts and agreements. Of those, creating multi-step application forms with conditional field display and building payment collection forms for online invoicing are not what Postscript is typically brought in for.
What can Paperform do that Postscript cannot?
Postscript covers Shopify segmentation, Automated flows, Subscriber acquisition, Two-way conversations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Postscript: Is Postscript only for Shopify?

It is built for Shopify and that is where its segmentation advantage lies, but headless and non-Shopify stores are supported through an SDK with more setup work.

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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Postscript: What is the real cost per text?

The plan rate plus carrier fees. On Starter that is about $0.015 plus roughly $0.00418 in US carrier fees per SMS, so budget close to two cents a message before discounts.

Paperform: What payment processing options does Paperform support?

All Paperform plans include payment processing via Stripe, Square, Braintree, or PayPal.

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Postscript: Is the Starter plan free?

No. The base fee is $0 but there is a $49 minimum monthly spend, so it functions as a $49 floor.

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.

Source
Postscript: Do I need a contract?

No. Contracts are offered but not required, and plans can be moved up or down at any time under usage-based billing.

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