Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Form Builders (2026)
8 form builders options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked by entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show a dash, never a guess.
The cheapest form builders is Cognito Forms at $0/mo. 7 offer a free tier. All 8 compared below on price, free tier and compliance — every figure sourced and dated, updated June 2026.
As of Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest form builders is Cognito Forms at $0/mo; across 8 with published pricing the median is $24/mo ($7–$99/mo), 7 with a free tier, every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-15. https://frontdeskreview.com/best/form-builders/ Key takeaways
- Typical paid price: from $7/mo, median $24/mo, up to $99/mo — across 8 with published pricing.
- Free tier: Cognito Forms, Fillout, Google Forms, Jotform, Tally, Wufoo, Typeform.
- HIPAA-ready: Cognito Forms, Google Forms, Jotform, Typeform, Formstack.
- Tracked: 8 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Form Builder | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognito Forms | $0/mo Individual | Yes | Yes | — | Healthcare providers and clinics needing HIPAA-compliant intake and consent forms at flat monthly pricing | cognitoforms.com | Visit → |
| 2 | Fillout | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | Yes | Product and SaaS teams needing unlimited-seat collaboration on form workflows | fillout.com | Visit → |
| 3 | Google Forms | $0/mo Personal (Free) | Yes | Yes | — | Google Workspace organizations needing zero-cost, no-setup survey and data collection | workspace.google.com | Visit → |
| 4 | Jotform | $0/mo Starter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Healthcare organizations needing HIPAA-compliant form workflows | jotform.com | Visit → |
| 5 | Tally | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Bootstrapped teams and solo builders who need a full-featured form tool at zero cost | tally.so | Visit → |
| 6 | Wufoo | $0/mo Free | Yes | No | — | SMBs needing straightforward form-to-payment collection without compliance overhead | wufoo.com | Visit → |
| 7 | Typeform | $39/mo Basic | Yes | Yes | — | Brand-forward lead generation and surveys requiring high completion rates | typeform.com | Visit → |
| 8 | Formstack | $99/mo Forms | No | Yes | — | Mid-market teams needing combined form-to-document-to-eSignature workflows | formstack.com | Visit → |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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What is the cheapest form builders?
Cognito Forms has the lowest published entry price at $0/mo (Individual), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does form builders cost per month?
Across the 8 form builders with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $24/mo, ranging from $7/mo to $99/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 7 also offer a free tier.
Which form builders have a free plan?
Cognito Forms, Fillout, Google Forms, Jotform, Tally, Wufoo, Typeform offer a free tier.
Which form builders support HIPAA?
Cognito Forms, Google Forms, Jotform, Typeform, Formstack state HIPAA support (a BAA). Always confirm current scope with the vendor.
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