Ninja Forms

ninjaforms.com
Form Builder
Weekend Project

The WordPress Forms Plugin That Grows with You

How to Replace Ninja Forms

Overview

Ninja Forms is a drag-and-drop form builder plugin for WordPress that enables users to build forms ranging from simple contact forms to advanced business and industrial applications. It offers a free core version with essential features plus premium add-ons and plans for advanced functionality, integrations, and priority support.

Features

41 features across 10 categories

Advanced Functionality(12)

Advanced DatepickerPremium

Enhanced date and time selection functionality

Conditional LogicPremium

Show and hide form fields based on user inputs

Data Calculations

Advanced calculations from multiple choice quizzes to price calculations

File UploadsPremium

Allow users to upload files through forms

Form Actions

Show success messages, redirect anywhere, create lead magnets with downloadable files after submission

Image Select Fields

Allow users to select from image options in forms

Multi-Step FormsPremium

Create forms with multiple steps/pages

Repeater Fields

Allow users to repeat form field groups

Save ProgressPremium

Allow users to save form progress and continue later

Submission Redirects

Redirect users to specific pages after form submission

Success Messages

Display custom success messages after form submission

User ManagementPremium

Manage user access and permissions for forms

Also in: HubSpot Forms

Communication(2)

SMS NotificationsPremium

Send SMS notifications for form submissions

Unlimited Email Notifications

Send any number of emails to any number of recipients upon form submission

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(1)

GDPR & CCPA Compliance Tools

Built-in controls for PII and delete/export data requests to simplify privacy requirements

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(6)

28+ Form Fields

Large selection of free form field types to build diverse forms

Drag & Drop Form Builder

Intuitive interface to build forms without coding

Form Templates

Pre-built form templates for quick setup

Mobile Responsive

Forms are automatically mobile-responsive

Unlimited Forms

Create unlimited forms and duplicate/modify them infinitely

Unlimited Submissions

No limits on the number of form submissions

Customization(2)

Custom & Favorite Fields

Customize form fields and save to favorites for reuse across forms

Layout & StylesPremium

Customize form appearance and styling options

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(3)

Field Validation

Built-in field validation for form accuracy

Import/Export Tools

Import and export form data and configurations

Submission Management

View, edit, export, search, and filter form submissions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Extensibility(1)

40+ Official Add-onsPremium

Extended functionality through official add-on marketplace

Also in: Labelbox, Obsidian, WordPress.com

Integrations(4)

CRM IntegrationsPremium

Connect to industry-leading CRM systems

Email Marketing IntegrationsPremium

Connect to multiple email marketing platforms

WebhooksPremium

Send custom webhook payloads

Zapier IntegrationPremium

Connect to over 4,000 services through Zapier

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Payments(8)

Apple PayPremium

Accept payments via Apple Pay

Authorize.net IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Authorize.net

Bank DebitPremium

Accept bank debit/ACH payments

Elavon IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Elavon

Google PayPremium

Accept payments via Google Pay

PayPal IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via PayPal

Stripe IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Stripe

Venmo IntegrationPremium

Accept payments via Venmo

Security(2)

Anti-spam Protection

Multiple layers of anti-spam and bot blocking technology

User Restrictions

Restrict form access to logged-in users or limit submissions by unique field values

Pricing

Core

Free
  • Unlimited sites
  • Unlimited Forms
  • Unlimited Submissions
  • Unlimited Email Notifications
  • Submission Management
  • 28+ Form Fields
  • Form Templates
  • Advanced Calculations
  • Anti-Spam Protection
  • Success Messages
  • Submission Redirects
  • Field Validation
  • Repeater Fields
  • Image Select Fields
  • Import/Export Tools
  • GDPR Compliance Tools
  • 4 included add-ons
  • 10% off additional add-ons
  • Free support

Plus

$59.40/year (was $99)
  • 3 sites
  • Everything in Core
  • File Uploads
  • Conditional Logic
  • Layout & Styles
  • Multi-Step Forms
  • PayPal
  • ActiveCampaign
  • AWeber
  • Campaign Monitor
  • CleverReach
  • Constant Contact
  • Kit
  • EmailOctopus
  • Emma
  • Mailchimp
  • MailPoet
  • 11 add-ons
  • 20% off additional add-ons
  • Priority support

Pro

$119.40/year (was $199)
  • 20 sites
  • Everything in Plus
  • Advanced Datepicker
  • Save Progress
  • User Management
  • Stripe
  • Authorize.net
  • Elavon
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • ZohoCRM
  • Zapier
  • Slack
  • Trello
  • 16 add-ons
  • 40% off additional add-ons
  • Priority support

Elite

Popular
$299.40/year (was $499)
  • Unlimited sites
  • All add-ons included
  • All future add-ons
  • ALL advanced form features
  • ALL email marketing integrations
  • ALL CRM integrations
  • ALL payment gateways
  • ALL automation, notification, workflow, and more
  • Exclusive early access for all new add-ons
  • Priority support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Ninja Forms

Monthly$4.92/mo
Yearly$59/yr
5-Year Total$295

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$59
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$177
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$295
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Ninja Forms alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Ninja Forms

Better Value
Monthly cost$49.2/mo
3-year total$1,771.2
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Ninja Forms saves ~$35,188.8 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations