Best Form Builders Tools Compared 2026: Tally vs Typeform vs Jotform vs Google Forms vs Paperform
- Best overall: Google Forms (4.5/5)
- Best free: Tally
- Best for teams: Typeform
- Pricing last checked: 2026-09-18
Google Forms leads the independent score (4.5/5) as the free, no-limit default inside Google Workspace, while Tally (4.2/5) is the strongest all-round free-tier pick — unlimited responses, logic depth and integrations.
| Tool | Rating | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tally Best free | 4.2/5 | Free $29/mo | Tally forms are free forever, with unlimited forms, submissions, CSV exports and webhooks … |
| Typeform Best for teams | 4.0/5 | Free $28/mo | Typeform builds conversational forms with a polished answering experience, though its free… |
| Jotform | 4.1/5 | Free $34/mo | Jotform offers a huge template library plus approval flows and enterprise integrations, bu… |
| Google Forms Best overall | 4.5/5 | Free | Google Forms is free and deeply tied into Google Workspace, yet lighter on features and st… |
| Paperform | 4.0/5 | Free $24/mo | Paperform treats forms as polished landing pages, suited to lead capture and payments, at … |
Bottom line: Tally is the default free pick (unlimited responses, paid only for branding removal); Typeform buys the polished conversational experience at $28+/mo; Jotform wins on payment/HIPAA/multilingual breadth; Paperform fits design-heavy questionnaires; Google Forms stays unbeatable inside a Workspace school or company.
Pricing and details
Tally · 4.2/5
Free plan available · $29/mo
Pro plan; site displays "$24/mo" as the annual-billing equivalent ($290/yr = ~$24/mo); unlimited responses free
$290/yr billed annually
Tally forms are free forever, with unlimited forms, submissions, CSV exports and webhooks — ideal for individuals and small teams.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Best dimension: Core features at 5/5 — backed by hands-on testing — 26 evidence files.
- Second strong point: Stability at 5/5.
- Pricing: free tier, paid from $29/mo billed monthly — Pro; $290/yr annual (site displays ~$24/mo equivalent); unlimited responses free
- Positioning: Tally forms are free forever, with unlimited forms, submissions, CSV exports and webhooks — ideal for individuals and small teams.
Cons
- Weakest dimension: Collaboration at 3/5.
- Weigh its free tier limits before committing.
Pricing verified 2026-09-18
Typeform · 4.0/5
Free plan available · $28/mo
Free plan cut to 10 responses/month in Feb 2026 (was 100); Basic $28/mo annual / $39 monthly (100 responses/mo); Plus $56 / $79 (1,000 responses, 3 users); Business $91 / $129 (10,000 responses, 5 users); Growth $266/mo annual; response caps not user caps are the main cost driver
$28/mo billed annually (Basic, 100 responses/mo)
Typeform builds conversational forms with a polished answering experience, though its free tier shrank to just 10 responses a month in 2026.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Best dimension: Ease of use at 5/5 — backed by verification against the official site & pricing.
- Second strong point: Core features at 4/5.
- Pricing: free tier, paid from $28/mo — Basic; annual rate (monthly billing $39/mo)
- Positioning: Typeform builds conversational forms with a smooth answering experience, though the free plan is small and pricing runs high.
Cons
- Weakest dimension: Value for money at 3/5.
- Weigh the learning curve for advanced workflows before committing.
Pricing verified 2026-09-18
Jotform · 4.1/5
Free plan available · $34/mo
Bronze $34/mo / Silver $39 / Gold $99 billed annually (monthly higher); free Starter 5 forms, 100 submissions/mo, 10 payment submissions; HIPAA unlocks at Gold
Jotform offers a huge template library plus approval flows and enterprise integrations, but free plans cap your form fields.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Best dimension: Core features at 5/5 — backed by verification against the official site & pricing.
- Second strong point: Ease of use at 4/5.
- Pricing: free tier, paid from $34/mo — Bronze; billed annually (monthly higher); free Starter 5 forms
- Positioning: Jotform offers a huge template library plus approval flows and enterprise integrations, but free plans cap your form fields.
Cons
- Weakest dimension: Ease of use at 4/5.
- Weigh integration depth compared with enterprise suites before committing.
Pricing verified 2026-09-18
Google Forms · 4.5/5
Free plan available
Free for personal use; paid with Google Workspace plans
Google Forms is free and deeply tied into Google Workspace, yet lighter on features and styling options.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Best dimension: Ease of use at 5/5 — backed by verification against the official site & pricing.
- Second strong point: Stability at 5/5.
- Free tier available · paid from Free · annual Free — a genuinely usable free entry, not just a trial.
- Positioning: Google Forms is free and deeply tied into Google Workspace, yet lighter on features and styling options.
Cons
- Weakest dimension: Core features at 3/5.
- Weigh collaboration features for larger teams before committing.
Pricing verified 2026-09-18
Paperform · 4.0/5
Free plan available · $24/mo
Free plan: 30 submissions/mo, 5 payment submissions, Paperform branding; Essentials $24/mo billed annually (1,200 submissions/year, minimal branding); Pro $49/mo (12,000/yr, branding removed, webhooks); Business $99/mo (120,000/yr, SSO); custom domains extra $20/mo on Pro; yearly submission pools with paid top-ups
$288/yr
Paperform treats forms as polished landing pages, suited to lead capture and payments, at a premium price.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Best dimension: Core features at 4/5 — backed by verification against the official site & pricing.
- Second strong point: Ease of use at 4/5.
- Pricing: free tier, paid from $24/mo — Essentials; billed yearly; free plan 30 submissions/mo
- Positioning: Paperform treats forms as polished landing pages, suited to lead capture and payments, at a premium price.
Cons
- Weakest dimension: Collaboration at 3/5.
- Weigh the premium pricing for heavier usage before committing.
Pricing verified 2026-09-18
Frequently asked questions
How many Form Builders tools are compared here?
This page compares 5 Form Builders tools, with Google Forms as our top-rated pick. Pricing was last re-checked on 2026-09-18.
Which Form Builders tool has the best free plan?
Tally is our free-tier pick among the tools compared.