CrispForms vs Paperform
Paperform lets you write a form like a document, which is a genuinely good idea and suits some people perfectly. CrispForms uses a block-based builder with a live preview instead. Which is better is largely a matter of how you think.
Checked against Paperform's own published material on 12 September 2026. Products change and this page won't always keep up — their pricing page is the authority on what they do, not ours. If something here is wrong, tell us and we'll correct it.
| Feature | CrispForms | Paperform |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited forms on the free plan | YesFree | NoNo free plan — a trial, then paid |
| Conditional logicShow, hide and jump based on answers. | YesFree, including nested conditions and jumps | Paid plan |
| Scoring and quizzesPoints on answers, results by score band. | YesFree — points on the answers, score variables, outcome routing | Paid plan |
| CalculationsA number worked out from the answers. | YesFree — a formula engine over the answers | Paid planTheir calculation engine is excellent |
| Conversational modeOne question at a time. | YesFree — same form renders both ways | No |
| Remove the builder's branding | Paid planPro, $20/mo per workspace | Paid plan |
| Custom domain | Paid planPro | Paid plan |
| Webhooks | YesFree, signed, queued and retried | Paid plan |
| Built-in integrations | YesFree — Sheets, Airtable, Slack, Discord, Mailchimp | Yes |
| File uploads | Yes10 MB per file free, 100 MB on Pro | Paid plan |
| Partial responses captured | YesAlways captured; reading them is Pro | Paid plan |
| Drop-off analyticsWhich question people leave on. | YesFunnel free; drop-off, timing and segments on Pro | Limited |
| No cookie banner needed | YesNo cookies or third-party trackers on public forms | No |
| PDF export of a response | YesFree; unbranded on Pro | Not checked |
| CSV export | YesFree | Paid plan |
| Team members and roles | YesFree — four roles, unlimited members up to the plan's cap | Paid plan |
| Programmatic access | YesAn MCP server — connect Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor | Yes |
| Take payments in a form | YesPro — your own Stripe or PayPal keys, money straight to you | Paid planStripe built in, and they do it well |
Where we think we're the better choice
- A block builder with drag-to-reorder and a live preview of the real renderer.
- Conversational mode alongside single-page from the same form.
- Free scoring and calculations.
Where Paperform is the better choice
- Document-style editing that some people find far more natural.
- A longer track record and a wider feature set.
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