Jotform alternative: PulseFormCreator vs Jotform
PulseFormCreator is a free Jotform alternative: both build forms with conditional logic, file uploads, signatures and embeds. Jotform's free plan allows 5 forms and 100 submissions a month, and PulseFormCreator's free plan counts neither. Jotform is ahead on payments, HIPAA compliance, templates and integrations.
No card · Jotform numbers read on jotform.com/pricing, checked 18 Sep 2026 · Fair use applies
PulseFormCreator vs Jotform, row by row
Jotform is a large form builder whose free plan counts forms, submissions, stored submissions, views, upload space and fields. PulseFormCreator’s free plan counts none of those. Jotform is ahead on payments, HIPAA compliance, templates and integrations, and the rows below say so.
| Feature | PulseFormCreator | Jotform |
|---|---|---|
| Forms on the free plan | Unlimited | 5 active forms Jotform pricing |
| Submissions a month on the free plan A form sent to a mailing list can pass 100 submissions in a day. | Unlimited, within fair use | 100 Jotform pricing |
| Total stored submissions on the free plan | No stated cap | 500 Jotform pricing |
| Form views a month on the free plan A form that is seen and not filled in still counts towards this. | Not counted | 10,000 Jotform pricing |
| Fields per form on the free plan | No stated cap | 100 Jotform pricing |
| Upload space on the free plan | 10 MB per file, no stated total | 100 MB total Jotform pricing |
| Take payments on the free plan Jotform is ahead here. PulseFormCreator cannot take payments. | ✕ No | 10 payment submissions a month Jotform pricing |
| HIPAA compliance If you handle US protected health information, use Jotform. PulseFormCreator is not HIPAA compliant. | ✕ No | Gold plan and Enterprise Jotform pricing |
| Cheapest paid plan, billed monthly | US$21 (Pro) | US$39 (Bronze) Jotform pricing |
| Cheapest paid plan, billed yearly | US$217 (Pro) | US$408 (Bronze) Jotform pricing |
| Cheapest plan that removes the maker’s branding Same rule on both products: the free plan carries a badge. The difference is what removing it costs. | US$21 a month (Pro) | US$39 a month (Bronze) Jotform pricing |
| Signed documents on the free plan | Signature question, no stated cap | 10 a month Jotform pricing |
| Template library If starting from a ready-made form matters most to you, Jotform has far more to choose from. | A small, hand-written library | Over 20,000 templates Jotform templates |
| Integration catalogue Jotform’s own footer says 150+ while its integrations page says 200+; either way it is far more than ours. | Webhooks, Slack, Discord, Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, Zapier, Make and n8n | Over 200 Jotform integrations |
| One question at a time Both do this. It is listed so nobody switches expecting a difference. | A conversational-layout setting | Jotform Cards, free to use Jotform Cards FAQ |
When PulseFormCreator is a better fit
- You expect more than 100 responses in a month, or want to keep more than 500 of them.
- You do not want a counter on form views, fields or storage.
- You want the branding gone for US$21 a month rather than US$39.
- You want the whole question set available without a field counter.
- You want drop-off insights and partial responses on a cheaper paid plan.
When Jotform is a better fit
- You need HIPAA compliance. Jotform offers it on Gold and PulseFormCreator does not offer it.
- You need to take payments through the form today, including on the free plan.
- You already run a workflow on Jotform’s approvals, tables and apps.
- You need a form with hundreds of fields, where our editor is not the obvious choice.
Plan details last checked: 18 September 2026. Source: official Jotform page . Recheck the official page before making a purchase decision.
Jotform is a trademark of its owner. PulseFormCreator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jotform.
What you keep when you switch
Everything below is on the PulseFormCreator free plan.
- Conditional logic, calculations and answer piping
- Every question type, with no field counter
- File uploads, signatures and custom endings
- Webhooks, Slack, Discord, Notion, Airtable and Google Sheets
- CSV and Excel export of every response
- Password protection, close dates and response limits
- 8 embed styles, including pop-ups and side tabs
- A theme editor for colours, fonts and your logo
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The longest comparison, with a source link on every row and a price calculator.
- PulseFormCreator next to Google Forms
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- order form template
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- job application form template
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- registration form template
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- what fair use means for an uncounted plan
The published monthly thresholds behind "unlimited".
- the ways to embed a form
Inline, full page, pop-up, slider, popover, side tab, chat bubble and feedback tab.
Common questions
About moving from Jotform: what changes, what stays the same, and where Jotform is the better choice.
How many responses can I collect on the free plan?
Does PulseFormCreator count form views?
What does it cost to remove the branding?
What does Jotform do that PulseFormCreator does not?
Is there a limit on fields or file storage?
Can I move my Jotform forms across?
How this page was created
Every Jotform fact on this page was read on Jotform's own published pages, and the comparison table links to the page it came from. PulseFormCreator's side is generated from our plan definitions in code, so it cannot claim a feature the product does not have.
We reopen every competitor source at least monthly and republish whatever moved, including anything that moves in Jotform's favour. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Jotform is a trademark of its owner. PulseFormCreator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jotform.
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