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Cool FormKit8.8/10Everest Forms7.2/10

Cool FormKit vs Everest Forms

Cool FormKit wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCool FormKitEverest Forms
Our score8.8/10 (better)7.2/10
Starts at$39/year (better)$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs20K+90K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–40% off
CategoryFormsForms
VendorCool FormKitWPEverest
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Cool FormKit if…

  • Elementor site owners who need richer form fields
  • Sites collecting consent or signatures through forms
  • You want the lower starting price
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Choose Everest Forms if…

  • Small businesses building contact and order forms
  • Agencies managing forms across client sites
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Features

Cool FormKit

  • Conditional logic
  • Multi-step forms
  • Signature field
  • Range slider and rating field
  • Currency and phone country code
  • Image radio and toggle fields

Everest Forms

  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Conditional logic and multi-step forms
  • Payment forms
  • Entry management and CSV export
  • Email marketing and CRM connections
  • Spam protection

Pros and cons

Cool FormKit

  • Lifetime license available for one payment of $99
  • Free Cool FormKit Lite version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day refund policy
  • Adds conditional logic and multi-step forms without code
  • Requires Elementor Pro, according to the FAQ
  • Annual license needs renewal for plugin updates and support
  • Multi-site pricing was not shown on the pricing page checked

Everest Forms

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Lifetime licences available
  • Payment forms work with several gateways, including Stripe and PayPal
  • Connects to many email marketing and CRM tools
  • Each yearly plan is limited to a set number of sites
  • G2 reviewers say form formatting is tricky and editing options are limited

Pricing plans

Cool FormKit

  • Annual LicenseStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of premium support
    • Conditional logic and rating fields

  • Lifetime License

    $99 lifetime

    1 site

    • Lifetime plugin updates
    • Lifetime premium support
    • Conditional logic and rating fields

Everest Forms

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site sites

    • All features and add-ons
    • Plugin updates
    • Standard support

  • Plus

    $99/year

    5 sites sites

    • All features and add-ons
    • Plugin updates
    • Priority support

  • Agency

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All features and add-ons
    • Plugin updates
    • Priority support

What Reddit says

Cool FormKit

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Everest Forms

Reddit mentions of Everest Forms are mostly about security, including a critical flaw in Everest Forms Pro that was reportedly being exploited and a CVE affecting versions before 3.5.0. A user also asked for a comparison with Fluent Forms, and the thread gives no clear verdict.

Cool FormKit vs Everest Forms questions

Is Cool FormKit better than Everest Forms?

On our comparison Cool FormKit comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Cool FormKit or Everest Forms?

Cool FormKit starts at $39/year and Everest Forms starts at $49/year.

Can I get Cool FormKit or Everest Forms cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Everest Forms was 40% off last year.

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