Formidable Forms wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Formidable Forms | WPForms |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 7.8/10 |
| Starts at | $39.50/year (better) | $49.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 5M+ |
| Last Black Friday | 65% off | 70% off (better) |
| Category | Forms | Forms |
| Vendor | Formidableforms | WPForms |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
BasicStarts here
$39.50/year
1 site sites
Plus
$89.55/year
Up to 3 sites sites
Business
$159.60/year
Up to 7 sites sites
BasicStarts here
$49.50/year
1 site
Plus
$99.50/year
3 sites
Pro
$199.50/year
5 sites
Reddit mentions of Formidable Forms are sparse and mostly tutorial-style posts from its own community. The one user discussion praises the lifetime plan and asks whether it is worth switching away from.
Reddit users are mostly critical of WPForms, saying key features such as file uploads and access to form entries sit behind a paywall, and the free version lacks fields like phone and date of birth. A developer also accuses its maker, Awesome Motive, of putting a backdoor in WPForms Lite.
On our comparison Formidable Forms comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Formidable Forms starts at $39.50/year and WPForms starts at $49.50/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Formidable Forms was 65% off last year. WPForms was 70% off last year.
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