{"id":3926,"date":"2019-03-07T12:31:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T07:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/?p=3926"},"modified":"2019-03-07T12:31:16","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T07:01:16","slug":"formidable-forms-vs-gravity-forms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/showcase\/formidable-forms-vs-gravity-forms\/","title":{"rendered":"Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms: Choose The Best Form Builder!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At this time of writing, there are so many WordPress form builder plugins are available. Choosing the right plugin will be a hard task for you especially if you are a complete beginner. In that list, <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Formidable Forms\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/refer\/formidable-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Formidable Forms<\/a> and Gravity Forms will be in.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we are going to show you Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms post. This comparison will help you to choose the best WordPress form builder plugin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3937\" title=\"formidable forms plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.awpguide.com\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-plugin.png\" alt=\"formidable forms pro plugin\" width=\"1257\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-plugin.png 1257w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-plugin-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-plugin-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-plugin-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-plugin-118x60.png 118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>While Choosing a Form Builder&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>When you decide to pay for a WordPress form builder plugin, you may want to consider these features and options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ease of Use.<\/li>\n<li>Drag and Drop.<\/li>\n<li>Integrations.<\/li>\n<li>Updates.<\/li>\n<li>Support and Docs.<\/li>\n<li>Quality and Rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have done the research for you! In this Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms post, we are going to show you which form builder would be perfect for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms<\/h2>\n<p>Without wasting time, let&#8217;s dig into the topic.<\/p>\n<h2>Ease of Use<\/h2>\n<p>Both plugins are really easy to use and beginner friendly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Formidable Forms<\/strong> is pretty easy to create contact, donation and suggestion forms. They have also got a wide range of pre-built templates called <a title=\"Formidable Forms and Form Templates: Quick Way To Create Forms!\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/reviews\/formidable-forms-and-form-templates\/\">Form Templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gravity Forms<\/strong> is also easy to use! Using the drag and drop editor, you could create any form that you need. The forms will look better in every devices and screen sizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Freemium?<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting the premium version plugin, you may want to consider using the lite version and test everything out.<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Formidable Forms Lite Plugin\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/formidable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Formidable Forms got a lite plugin<\/a> which can be downloaded from the WordPress repository. At this time of writing, the plugin got 200,000+ active installs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3935\" title=\"formidable forms free plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.awpguide.com\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-free-plugin.png\" alt=\"formidable forms free plugin\" width=\"1053\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-free-plugin.png 1053w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-free-plugin-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-free-plugin-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-free-plugin-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/formidable-forms-free-plugin-102x60.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1053px) 100vw, 1053px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You could try the plugins basic features by using the lite plugin.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, <strong>Gravity Forms<\/strong> do not have a free version plugin right now. But, you can test their demo from the website. You may want to give them your name, email address through a form and they will get back to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: Formidable Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Integrations<\/h2>\n<p>Check out the integrations that are available with the <strong>Formidable Forms<\/strong> plugin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stripe &#8211; Payment Gateway.<\/li>\n<li>PayPal &#8211; Famous Payment Gateway.<\/li>\n<li>User Registrations &#8211; Allow Users To Register On your Site.<\/li>\n<li>MailChimp &#8211; Email Marketing Software.<\/li>\n<li>Zapier &#8211; Automation Software<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"WooCommerce\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/refer\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">WooCommerce<\/a> &#8211; eCommerce WordPress Plugin.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Constant Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/refer\/constant-contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Constant Contact<\/a> &#8211; Email Marketing Software.<\/li>\n<li>Polylang &#8211; WordPress Multilingual Plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and more&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>Gravity Forms<\/strong>, you will get these integrations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PayPal &#8211; Payment Gateway.<\/li>\n<li>Stripe &#8211; Payment Gateway.<\/li>\n<li>MailChimp &#8211; Email Marketing Software<\/li>\n<li>Authorize.net &#8211; Payment Gateway.<\/li>\n<li>Zapier &#8211; Automation Tool.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"AWeber\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/refer\/aweber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">AWeber<\/a> &#8211; Email Marketing Software.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"GetResponse\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/refer\/getresponse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">GetResponse<\/a> &#8211; Email Marketing Software.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"FreshBooks\u2019 Double-Entry Accounting Feature (2019 Update)\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/reviews\/freshbooks-double-entry-accounting\/\">FreshBooks<\/a> &#8211; Business Invoicing and Accounting.<\/li>\n<li>Campaign Monitor &#8211; Email Marketing Software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and more&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Gravity forms got so many integrations than the Formidable Forms. For for right now, the winner os Gravity Forms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: Gravity Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the near future updates, the Formidable Forms team will bring new add-ons and features to their library.<\/p>\n<h2>Support and Docs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Formidable Forms<\/strong>&#8216; support team is great. They will help you with your pre-sales questions and technical issues. Once you sent a support ticket, the team will get back to you within 24 hours. That&#8217;s cool.<\/p>\n<p>They also have a dedicated knowledge base section where you can see all the plugin&#8217;s documentation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3953\" title=\"Formidable forms docs\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.awpguide.com\/2019\/03\/Formidable-forms-docs.png\" alt=\"formidable forms documentation\" width=\"1296\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-forms-docs.png 1296w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-forms-docs-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-forms-docs-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-forms-docs-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-forms-docs-119x60.png 119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gravity Forms is also best in support and documentation. They have a fine support team who will help you with the plugin.<\/p>\n<p>The docs section is also rich with articles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3954\" title=\"gravity forms docs\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.awpguide.com\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-docs.png\" alt=\"gravity forms documentation\" width=\"1206\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-docs.png 1206w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-docs-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-docs-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-docs-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-docs-120x60.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Due to security issues, we highly recommend you keep your WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated to the latest version. Otherwise, the plugin will conflict with other installed plugins, themes or the new core files.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the Formidable Forms author team and Gravity Forms author team will surely update the plugin once if there&#8217;s an update needed.<\/p>\n<p>In every new update, you will get security patches, bug fixes, new features, functions, and related things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Pricing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Formidable Forms<\/strong>&#8216; pricing is very clear and simple. At this time of writing, they have 4 pricing options are available.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3928\" title=\"Formidable Forms and pricing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.awpguide.com\/2019\/03\/Formidable-Forms-and-pricing.png\" alt=\"Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms\" width=\"1095\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-Forms-and-pricing.png 1095w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-Forms-and-pricing-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-Forms-and-pricing-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Formidable-Forms-and-pricing-1024x611.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal &#8211; $49 a year.<\/li>\n<li>Creator &#8211; $99 a year.<\/li>\n<li>Business &#8211; $199 a year.<\/li>\n<li>Elite &#8211; $399 a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s affordable for beginners. If you have only 1 website, you just need the personal plan which costs $49 a year. Now, let&#8217;s see the pricing of <strong>Gravity Forms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, they have 3 pricing options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3934\" title=\"gravity forms pricing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.awpguide.com\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-pricing.png\" alt=\"gravity forms pricing\" width=\"1072\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-pricing.png 1072w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-pricing-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-pricing-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-pricing-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/awpguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/gravity-forms-pricing-98x60.png 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic &#8211; $59 a year.<\/li>\n<li>Pro &#8211; $159 a year.<\/li>\n<li>Elite &#8211; $259 a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Formidable\u00a0 Forms, the pricing of Gravity Forms is something higher. A complete beginner can&#8217;t afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: Formidable Forms<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>So from this Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms post, you have got an idea of each form builder plugins. If we need to decide a plugin for our use, we would definitely go with the Formidable Forms. If you don&#8217;t want to spend money directly on the Formidable Forms, try their free version plugin.<\/p>\n<p>Once you feel like it&#8217;s the perfect one, you could have upgraded to a premium plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Started With Formidable Forms<\/h2>\n<p>You could get started with Formidable Forms from below.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cubutton thirstylink\" title=\"Formidable Forms\" href=\"https:\/\/awpguide.com\/refer\/formidable-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get Started With Formidable Forms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We hope you found this post Formidable Forms vs Gravity Forms helpful and enjoyed the read. 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