Ninja Forms has a solid free version and a modular add-on system. Here's how we compare — and where the add-on costs can add up.
| Feature | SkunkForms | Ninja Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Visual form builder | Block editor native | Custom drag-and-drop |
| Free tier | Full features + CRM | Generous free version |
| Entry storage (free) | Yes | Yes |
| Conditional logic | Included free | $49/yr add-on |
| Multi-step forms | Pro | $49/yr add-on |
| File uploads | Pro | $49/yr add-on |
| Calculations | Pro | $129/yr add-on |
| Add-on pricing model | All-in-one Pro | Individual add-ons stack up |
| Built-in CRM | Free (Pro CRM included) | No |
| Auto-create contacts | Yes (free) | No |
| Deal pipeline | Yes (free) | No |
| Email campaigns | Pro (CRM Pro included) | No |
| Templates | 20+ (Pro) | 40+ |
| Email marketing integrations | Built-in | $49/yr per service |
| Pro price | $50/mo — all features + CRM | $99/yr base, add-ons extra |
Ninja Forms' modular pricing can add up fast. Here's a typical scenario:
Total: ~$295/yr — and you still don't have a CRM.
SkunkForms Pro at $299/yr gets you all features PLUS full CRM Pro access.
If you truly only need one or two features, their à la carte model can be cheaper. Their builder has been refined for years. They have more third-party integrations and a larger community. And if you need very specific add-ons (like the webhook actions or Zapier), they've got them.
The moment you need 3+ features, our all-in-one pricing wins. And you're getting a full CRM — contacts, deals, pipelines, email campaigns — not just forms. Block editor native means no learning a new builder. We think forms and CRM should be one product, not forms that you then export to another CRM.
Ninja Forms is a good form builder with a flexible pricing model. But "flexible" often means "expensive once you add up the add-ons." If you're capturing leads and want them to actually go somewhere useful — a CRM with pipelines and automation — we're the better fit.
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