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Jotform vs OpnForm

Open-source alternative focused on privacy and self-hosting

Short answer: Pick Jotform if you want online forms with payments and integrations; pick OpnForm if you want open-source form builder with unlimited submissions. Jotform has a free plan; OpnForm has a free plan, paid from $25/month.

Which to pick

Pick Jotform if you want…

  • Online forms with payments and integrations
  • Integrations with Google Cloud or AWS (on Jotform's list, not OpnForm's)

Pick OpnForm if you want…

  • Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
  • Self-hosted form builder
  • Open-source code (opnform/opnform on GitHub)
  • Integrations with Slack, Discord or Telegram (on OpnForm's list, not Jotform's)

Side by side

What it is
Jotform:Jotform is an online drag-and-drop form builder for creating forms, surveys, registrations and payment collection.
OpnForm:OpnForm is an open-source form builder for creating unlimited forms, surveys and workflows with full data control.
Best for
Jotform:Online forms with payments and integrations
OpnForm:Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions
Who it’s for
Jotform:Individuals, small teams, businesses and organizations needing online forms and data collection
OpnForm:Teams and enterprises needing secure, customizable online forms
Pricing
Jotform:Freemium
OpnForm:Freemium
Starting price
Jotform:—
OpnForm:$25/month (Pro)
Free plan or trial
Jotform:Free plan (Starter)
OpnForm:Free plan (Free)
Plans
Jotform:Starter FREE
OpnForm:Free $0 · Pro $25/mo per month · Business $67/mo per month · Enterprise $220/mo per month
Open source
Jotform:—
OpnForm:Yes, 3,790 GitHub stars
Works with
Jotform:Google Cloud, AWS
OpnForm:Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, Zapier, Stripe, Webhooks, REST API

Jotform features

  • Drag-and-drop form builder. Create professional forms without coding using a visual editor.
  • AI-assisted form creation. Generate forms quickly with Jotform AI.
  • Conditional logic & calculations. Add smart behavior and calculations to forms.
  • Payment collection. Accept payments, fees or donations directly through forms.
  • 150+ integrations. Send submissions to email marketing, CRMs, storage and more.
  • HIPAA-enabled forms (Gold/Enterprise). Create compliant medical forms with encryption and e-signatures.

OpnForm features

  • Drag-and-drop form designer. Create modern single-page or multi-step forms with themes, custom fonts and branding.
  • Conditional logic & calculations. Add branching, computed fields, answer piping and hidden fields without code.
  • Unlimited submissions. Collect unlimited responses on any plan with no per-response fees.
  • Integrations & automation. Connect to Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets, Zapier, Stripe and webhooks or use the REST API.
  • Collaboration & workspaces. Share forms across teams, with multi-user access, roles and permission controls on higher tiers.
  • Security & compliance. Supports SSO/SAML, 2FA, audit logs, GDPR-friendly EU hosting and end-to-end encryption.

Jotform vs OpnForm FAQ

What is the difference between Jotform and OpnForm?+

OpnForm: Open-source alternative focused on privacy and self-hosting.

Should I use Jotform or OpnForm?+

Pick Jotform if you want online forms with payments and integrations or integrations with Google Cloud or AWS (on Jotform's list, not OpnForm's). Pick OpnForm if you want open-source form builder with unlimited submissions, self-hosted form builder or open-source code (opnform/opnform on GitHub).

Is Jotform or OpnForm free?+

Jotform has a free plan (Starter) and paid plans. OpnForm has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).

Is Jotform or OpnForm open source?+

OpnForm is open source (opnform/opnform on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Jotform.

Do Jotform and OpnForm integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Jotform lists Google Cloud and AWS; OpnForm lists Slack, Discord, Telegram, Google Sheets and 4 more.

On DevHunt

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