Why teams choose Cognito Forms over Jotform
One platform to automate your business workflows with powerful online forms and keep your team productive, efficient, and happy.
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Simple for Quick Setup
- Intuitive drag and drop form builder
- 100’s of form templates
- AI form generator
- No developer necessary
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Customizable for Power Users
- Conditional logic
- Connect data between forms
- Email notifications
- Document generation
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Adaptable for Teams + Clients
- Workflow automation
- Task management
- User-specific views
- Internal and external roles
Cognito has so much flexibility! I really love that a non-experience "coder" can create things that work like they are professionally coded. The workflow features are a game changer for any business that has multiple steps to take customers through their processes.
Marjorie H.
We would be lost without Cognito Forms! The versatility of the software allows us to meet a variety of business needs, increases efficiency for staff, and adds value for customers.
Verified User in Performing Arts
We are a small company with no IT staff, and we have created complex forms that collect information from our customers. We have easily set up confirmation emails as well as order entries. All of these aspects are highly customizable and easy to implement and deploy.
Phil R.
How does Cognito Forms stack up against Jotform?*
Cognito Forms
Jotform
Drop the limits with Jotform – With Cognito Forms you get
Jotform’s $39/month Bronze plan limits you to 25 forms, 250 fields per form, 10,000 form views
Form Views are the number of times the form loads (Form link is visited or page an embedded form is on is visited)
Form Submissions Per Month
- Cognito Forms:
- 10,000
- Jotform:
- 1,000
Payment Submissions Per Month
- Cognito Forms:
- 10,000
- Jotform:
- 100
Signature Submissions Per Month
- Cognito Forms:
- 10,000
- Jotform:
- 100
Users per Organization
- Cognito Forms:
- 5 (Add users for $5/month/user)
- Jotform:
- 1 (No option to add users)
Interested, but still have questions?
Our team is growing, can Cognito Forms handle larger teams?
Yes! Cognito Forms plans are designed with teams in mind. As you grow, add more Roles and Users to your Workflow – your forms and data don’t need to change.
Grow with us:
- All paid plans include multiple users - Pro plan (2 users), Team plan (5 users), or Enterprise plan (20 users).
- Add additional team members to your current plan for $5/user.
- Jotform’s Enterprise plan is the only option that allows for multiple users; all other plans are limited to a single user.
Do I have to start over if I switch from Jotform?
No, if you already use Jotform, you can use our Jotform importer to migrate your data and forms.
Transfer forms + data:
- Transfers are quick and easy.
- You can also Bulk import entries from Excel files.
- After import – use as is or Upgrade your forms with Cognito Forms’ advanced features.
Does Cognito Forms automatically connect with our software?
Yes, use our powerful features to collect information, signatures, files, and payments - then move that data to the software you already use and love.
All Integrations, except for Stripe, require a paid plan.
Integration options:
- Built-in integrations
Google Analytics, Google Maps, Square, Stripe, PayPal - Cognito Forms’ API
- JSON Webhooks
- Integration platforms like Zapier, Make, Microsoft Power Automate
Allow you to connect your data to thousands of software applications including Salesforce, Mailchimp, Microsoft, Google Drive, Dropbox, Pipedrive, Airtable, PowerBi, and so much more.
What is set up like?
Even with limited technical skills, Cognito Forms is easy to set up – no developer needed! Our intuitive drag-n-drop form builder allows you to create your forms one field at a time.
For advanced features, use our extensive support documentation. If you get stuck, our highly rated customer success team is quick to answer any questions.
Set your team up for success:
- One admin user can set up the forms and advanced features like conditional logic, calculations, and Workflow automation.
- Bring the rest of the team in when there’s work to be done with email notifications and automatic task assignments. Gather comments, files, approvals, signatures, and more.
- Limit access so only specific Roles can edit, add, or delete forms or data.
Why teams are choosing Cognito Forms over Jotform
Better Value
Cognito has been easy to use from the get-go, from both a platform and a customer relations standpoint. The staff was very helpful in getting us up and rolling. We needed enterprise-level solutions but were getting priced out of our previous main platform. Cognito turned out to be a much more affordable solution.
— Shannon S.
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Advanced Features
Cognito Forms is super easy to use and at the same time has a lot of powerful and advanced capabilities . . . I found other tools could not match the level of professionalism of Cognito forms.
— Kurt M.
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Customer Support
The team at Cognito Forms are above the rest. They are quick to respond, keep you apprised of any updates until the issue is resolved, and are extremely kind in their service. No question is too small and they help you along the way so you come away with a greater understanding of the product. They are open to new ideas on integrations and features to ultimately make the end-user experience its absolute best.
— Desiree H.
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FAQ
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Repeating Sections & Tables
Create forms that expand with user needs, resulting in limitless capacity without any clutter. -
Conditional Logic
Easily program your forms to react to user inputs by performing countless simple and complex tasks. -
Lookup Fields
Enable your form to “look up” and use data from another form’s entries. -
Online Payment
Collect payment, issue refunds, and create invoices — all from your Cognito Forms account.
- Better value at lower cost – Avoid costly jump to enterprise-tier pricing and enjoy robust features (advanced logic, automated workflows, signature collection, etc.) on more affordable plans.
- No strict limits – Cognito Forms does not shut down your forms if you exceed certain thresholds; you stay in control of your data.
- Easier team expansion – Add team members for just $5 each and work collaboratively with assigned tasks, roles, and notifications.
- Direct migration – Move your existing forms and data quickly, eliminating downtime and hassle.
- Yes. In fact, Cognito Forms ranks highly in security, with data encryption, compliance features, and secure handling of form submissions. The platform ensures GDPR compliance and meets other critical data protection standards so you can trust your information is kept safe. Learn more here
- Absolutely. Cognito Forms features an intuitive drag-and-drop builder similar to Jotform’s, so you’ll feel right at home. You can even import your existing Jotform forms and entries, so you don’t need to start from scratch.
- No. Unlike Jotform—which can lock or deactivate your account once you exceed certain quotas—Cognito Forms is designed to continue collecting responses. You won’t have to worry about losing data or cutting off customers due to strict submission limits.
- If you do surpass your limit, Cognito Forms will continue to collect, but access to them will be locked. To unlock the files or data, either upgrade to a plan level with necessary capacity within 30 days.
- Yes. Cognito Forms offers extensive customization options for styling and branding right in the form builder. No advanced coding is required, though you can add custom scripts and styles if desired for even more personalized designs.
- Ensure every form is on brand with Organization Themes. Set it up once and every form will have the same custom fonts, colors, backgrounds, and other stylings.
Import all your Jotforms in minutes
It's easy:
- Step 1: Sign up or log in to your Cognito Forms account.
- Step 2: Connect your Jotform account.
- Step 3: Select the forms you want to import.