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Paperform vs VWO

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Paperform

Surveys

Forms that feel like you

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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VWO

Marketing

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Paperform free plan limited to 30 submissions per month; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paperform and VWO actually diverge.

Attributes where Paperform and VWO differ
AttributePaperformVWO
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Server-side
CategorySurveysMarketing
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 VWO does not also cover.

Only in VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Slack
  • SSL encryption

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 VWO
  • Building payment collection forms for online invoicingnot VWO
  • Setting up appointment scheduling with calendar integrationnot VWO
  • Collecting customer signatures on contracts and agreementsnot VWO

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Paperform
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Paperform
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Paperform
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot 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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

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

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Paperform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Paperform review

Choose VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is Paperform or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. Paperform starts at Free and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paperform or VWO?
Paperform starts at Free and VWO at Free.
Does Paperform or VWO run on more platforms?
Paperform runs on Web. VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
Can I use Paperform for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 VWO is typically brought in for.
What can Paperform do that VWO cannot?
VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings.

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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VWO: Is there a free trial available?

Free for 30 days. No credit card required to start the trial.

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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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VWO: Are there limits on users or metrics?

Run unlimited optimization at scale with no limit on variations, account users, metrics, session recordings, or integrations.

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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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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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