1. Typeform
Typeform · Barcelona · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.6/5
Conversational forms and surveys.
Free plan
Free plan available
Survey & customer feedback tools · Alternatives
Best Cognito Forms alternatives in India (2026)
Cognito Forms is a survey & customer feedback tools product from Cognito, Columbia, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Cognito Forms are Typeform (Free plan), Jotform (Free plan), 123FormBuilder (Free plan), Wufoo (Free plan) and Tally Forms (Free plan). Typeform is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Cognito Forms alternative
Indian support and GST
Cognito Forms is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Cognito Forms alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Cognito Forms's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cognito Forms (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Typeform | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Jotform | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  123FormBuilder | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Wufoo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Tally Forms | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Fillout | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Google Forms | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft Forms | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Formsite | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Paperform | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Survey | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 12 |  SurveyMonkey | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  SurveySparrow | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Delighted | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  QuestionPro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Hotjar Surveys | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Survicate | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Trustpilot | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Feedback by Reelo | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Yotpo Reviews | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Cognito Forms alternatives in detail
2. Jotform
Jotform · San Francisco · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.5/5
Online forms with payments and apps.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. 123FormBuilder
123FormBuilder · Timișoara · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.5/5
Forms and surveys.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Google Forms
Google · Mountain View · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.7/5
Free forms and surveys.
Free
Free plan available
8. Microsoft Forms
Microsoft · Redmond · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.6/5
Forms and quizzes in Microsoft 365.
Free
Free plan available
9. Formsite
Formsite · Downers Grove · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.4/5
Online forms and surveys.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cognito Forms
- No free plan, unlike Cognito Forms
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cognito Forms
- No free plan, unlike Cognito Forms
Cognito Forms alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Cognito Forms alternatives
Indian alternatives to Cognito Forms
How to choose a Cognito Forms alternative
- Decide whether you need forms or a feedback programme; Google Forms and Typeform cover forms, whereas NPS programmes need distribution and follow-up.
- Check WhatsApp and SMS distribution — email response rates in India are low.
- Look for vernacular survey support if your customers are not English-first.
Cognito Forms alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Cognito Forms in 2026?+
The closest matches to Cognito Forms on App Advisor are Typeform (Free plan), Jotform (Free plan), 123FormBuilder (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Cognito Forms, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Cognito Forms?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Typeform (Free plan), Jotform (Free plan), 123FormBuilder (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Cognito Forms?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Formsite starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo. Typeform also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Cognito Forms?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Survey (Free plan), SurveySparrow (Free plan), Feedback by Reelo (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Cognito Forms vs Typeform: which is better?+
Typeform is the closest match to Cognito Forms in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Cognito Forms alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in survey & customer feedback tools or a category Cognito Forms also covers, and Cognito's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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