Ninja Forms fits if …
you want a free form plugin and prefer to buy individual features as add-ons.
Comparison
Ninja Forms alternative without the add-on puzzle.
Ninja Forms starts free and grows with add-ons. With Funnelforms, steps and paths are already in Free, and appointments, calculations and CRM are in every Pro plan. The comparison.
In short
A core plus add-ons or everything in one plugin.
Funnelforms fits if …
you want multi-step funnels with paths per answer without assembling add-ons.
The biggest difference
With Ninja Forms, multi-step forms and conditional logic are paid. With Funnelforms, steps and paths per answer are already part of Free.
Our verdict
Ninja Forms is a good free start, but steps, logic, payments and CRM need add-ons or a membership. Funnelforms has steps and paths already in Free and everything else in every Pro plan.
Side by side
Ninja Forms vs. Funnelforms at a glance.
Information about Ninja Forms from the Ninja Forms website and wordpress.org. Ninja Forms is active on more than 500,000 websites.
| Area | Funnelforms | Ninja Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Type | WordPress plugin, Free and Pro | WordPress plugin, free core, add-ons and memberships |
| Where entries are stored | In your WordPress database | In the WordPress database |
| Free edition | Free, with no volume limits and no account | Core with calculations; steps, logic, payments and CRM are paid |
| Pricing model | Pro from €23 a month billed yearly, every feature in every plan, plans by number of websites | Yearly membership in USD or individual add-ons |
| Multiple steps | Yes, on a canvas, already in Free | As an add-on or from the Plus plan |
| Logic | Paths per answer in Free, rules with AND and OR in Pro | As an add-on or from the Plus plan |
| Calculations | Formulas with live result, lead score, lead value and quizzes in Pro | Calculations in the free core |
| Appointment booking | Built into Pro: Google, Microsoft 365, Apple iCloud and CalDAV | Not built in; datepicker add-on with time slots |
| Payments | Stripe, PayPal and Mollie in Pro | Stripe and PayPal as add-ons |
| Working on leads | Table in Free, board with your own stages, status, tags and notes in Pro | List of entries |
| Statistics | Conversion and drop-off per step in Free, plus sources, campaigns and drop-off per field in Pro | GA4 action; according to the vendor, Ninja Forms does not track abandonment |
| A/B tests | Built into Pro, up to four variants | Not stated |
| CRM | HubSpot, Pipedrive and more built into Pro | CRM add-ons in the Elite plan; Pipedrive through Zapier |
| Moving to Funnelforms | Import as a draft, from an export file or straight from the website | Import as a draft, from an export file or straight from the website |
Sources (8)
- Ninja Forms: Pricing Read on October 23, 2026
- Ninja Forms: Free vs. Paid Read on October 23, 2026
- Ninja Forms: Frequently asked questions Read on October 23, 2026
- Ninja Forms: Advanced Datepicker Read on October 23, 2026
- Ninja Forms: Payments Read on October 23, 2026
- Ninja Forms: Form Abandonment Read on October 23, 2026
- Ninja Forms: Zapier Read on October 23, 2026
- wordpress.org: Ninja Forms Read on October 23, 2026
Information about other vendors comes from their websites. Trademarks belong to their owners; there is no partnership. Something out of date? Tell us through the contact form and we will check it.
Why switch
Why teams switch from Ninja Forms to Funnelforms.
No add-ons to assemble
In Ninja Forms, multiple steps and conditional logic come as an add-on or from the Plus plan. Funnelforms Free includes both.
See where visitors leave
According to the vendor, Ninja Forms does not record abandonment. Funnelforms shows drop-off per step already in Free and, in Pro, reminds visitors who leave without submitting.
Real appointment booking
Ninja Forms offers a datepicker add-on with time slots. Funnelforms Pro checks free times against your calendar and sends confirmation and reminders.
What is different
What Funnelforms does differently.
A funnel instead of a list of fields
On the canvas every step is a card and every path a line. Each answer leads to its own next step, and the logic check finds dead ends before visitors do.
See where visitors leave
Free already shows conversion and drop-off per step, right on the cards if you like. Pro adds sources, campaigns, paths, drop-off per field and A/B tests that adopt the winner on their own.
The appointment right in the form
After the questions, visitors pick a time from your free slots, synced with your calendar, with confirmation, reminder and a link to reschedule. No extra plugin needed.
Switch without starting over
Forms come over as drafts; you add logic and actions and then swap the block or shortcode.
To be fair
Where Ninja Forms is stronger.
- Calculations are already part of the free core.
- Individual features can be bought as add-ons instead of a whole plan.
- Long on the market; according to wordpress.org active on more than 500,000 websites.
Switching
From Ninja Forms to Funnelforms.
The importer in Funnelforms Free and Pro brings your forms over as drafts. Logic, payments and entries are not carried over; you set those up in Funnelforms afterwards.
- Install FunnelformsFree is enough for the import. Your current plugin stays active until everything runs.
- Import your formsUnder Import, pick the plugin and upload the export file (up to 10 MB) or fetch the forms straight from the website.
- Check and complete the draftSet up paths per answer, emails and actions, then test in the mobile preview.
- Swap it inReplace the block or shortcode on your pages and publish.
Pricing
What Funnelforms Pro costs.
Every feature in every plan, unlimited forms and entries. Try it free for 14 days; Free stays free.
Personal1 website€23 / monthbilled yearly, monthly €29
Business3 websites€46 / monthbilled yearly, monthly €57
Agency10 websites€96 / monthbilled yearly, monthly €117
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring over forms from Ninja Forms?
Yes, as drafts from an export file or straight from the website. You rebuild logic, payments and entries in Funnelforms.
Are multi-step forms included in Funnelforms Free?
Yes, with a progress bar, paths per answer and statistics per step, with no volume limits.
Can I see who left?
Free shows drop-off per step. Pro can save incomplete entries and remind visitors who have already entered their email address.
What is the best Ninja Forms alternative?
If you need funnels with steps and paths per answer without combining add-ons, Funnelforms is the better fit. For a simple free form with a calculation, the Ninja Forms core is enough.
What does Funnelforms cost compared with Ninja Forms add-ons?
Funnelforms Pro costs from €23 a month billed yearly for one website, with every feature. With Ninja Forms the price depends on the add-ons or membership you choose.
Can I bring over entries from Ninja Forms?
The import brings the forms over as drafts. Entries are not carried over; export them from Ninja Forms beforehand.
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