# Cognito Forms vs Zoho Forms Comparison

| | Cognito Forms | Zoho Forms | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 118 | 129 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $19.00 Per Month | $ 25/Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cognito Forms

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Ease of Creation (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Formatting Issues (1 reviews)
- Slow Loading (1 reviews)

### Zoho Forms

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Affordable (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cognito Forms | Zoho Forms | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (94 reviews) | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (95 reviews) | 9.0 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 8.9 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (73 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (48 reviews) | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (90 reviews) | 9.3 (110 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cognito Forms

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro

Price: $19.00 Per Month

Description: Create more advanced forms without any ads.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Forms and Fields
- 2 Users
- 2,000 Entries per Month

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cognito-forms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Zoho Forms

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: STANDARD

Price: $ 25 /Month

Description: 10 Users,
Unlimited Forms,
25,000 Submissions/month.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Reports
- Payment Integration  (Paypal, Stripe, 2Checkout)
- 2 GB Storage

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-forms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Online Form Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cognito Forms** | 9.1/10 | 59 |
| **Zoho Forms** | 8.5/10 | 43 |

#### Customization

| Feature | Cognito Forms | Zoho Forms | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Fields** | 9.5 (50 reviews) | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 
| **Conditional Logic** | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Multi-page Forms** | 9.3 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Design** | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cognito Forms | Zoho Forms | 
|---|---|---|
| **Embedded Forms** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Offline Capability** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | 9.0 (50 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 
| **Payments** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (33 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Forms** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 8.5 (38 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Online Form Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-form-builder)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cognito Forms | Zoho Forms | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.4% | 66.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.7% | 28.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.8% | 4.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Cognito Forms

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.4%
- **Real Estate:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.7%
- **Accounting:** 4.7%
- **Construction:** 3.7%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.8%
- **Design:** 2.8%
- **Events Services:** 2.8%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 57.0%

#### Zoho Forms

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 4.9%
- **Wholesale:** 4.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1%
- **Consulting:** 3.3%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Insurance:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 47.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cognito Forms

- [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5134 reviews)
- [Typeform](https://www.g2.com/products/typeform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (993 reviews)
- [Formstack Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/formstack-forms/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (471 reviews)
- [Wufoo](https://www.g2.com/products/wufoo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [Gravity Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/gravity-forms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [WPForms](https://www.g2.com/products/wpforms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (969 reviews)
- [Microsoft Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (469 reviews)
- [FormAssembly](https://www.g2.com/products/formassembly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (400 reviews)
- [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23538 reviews)
- [123FormBuilder](https://www.g2.com/products/123formbuilder/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (175 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zoho Forms

- [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5134 reviews)
- [Typeform](https://www.g2.com/products/typeform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (993 reviews)
- [Microsoft Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (469 reviews)
- [Formstack Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/formstack-forms/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (471 reviews)
- [WPForms](https://www.g2.com/products/wpforms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (969 reviews)
- [Gravity Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/gravity-forms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [FormAssembly](https://www.g2.com/products/formassembly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (400 reviews)
- [Wufoo](https://www.g2.com/products/wufoo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23538 reviews)
- [EngageBay All-in-One Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/engagebay-all-in-one-suite/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (671 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cognito Forms

- Title: [Is Cognito forms legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cognito-forms-legit) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is and have been using for past few years. "
- Title: [What is Cognito Forms used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cognito-forms-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "As a web-based form builder, Cognito can be used in limitless applications. They provide numerous templates to kickstart any project, but if you need..."
- Title: [Is Cognito free form?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cognito-free-form) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! When you sign up for our free Individual plan, you can build an unlimited number of forms and collect up to 500 entries per month. Additionally, take..."
- Title: [Is Cognito forms safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-cognito-forms-safe) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "At Cognito Forms, the privacy and the security of your form data is of utmost importance to us.

From data encryption and secure transmission to data..."
- Title: [Is the free version a secure way to collect payment info?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51661-is-the-free-version-a-secure-way-to-collect-payment-info) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Ellen! Organizations on the free Individual plan can use our integration with Stripe for secure credit card processing. To learn more about our security..."

### Zoho Forms

- Title: [Is Zoho forms free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zoho-forms-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can register a free account with some limits but it is complete to start."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cognito-forms-vs-zoho-forms)

