SkunkForms vs WPForms

WPForms is the most popular WordPress form plugin for good reason — polished UI, massive template library, reliable support. Here's how we compare, honestly.

Choose SkunkForms if:

  • You want forms AND CRM without paying for two products
  • You prefer the native WordPress block editor
  • You want leads tracked in a pipeline automatically
  • Budget matters and you want a generous free tier

Choose WPForms if:

  • You need 2,000+ templates
  • You want the most polished drag-and-drop builder
  • You need payment collection right now
  • You don't need CRM functionality
Feature
SkunkForms
WPForms
Visual form builderBlock editor nativeCustom drag-and-drop
Free tierFull features + CRMLimited (no entry storage)
Entry storage (free)YesNo (paid only)
Conditional logicIncluded free$199/yr
File uploadsPro$199/yr
Multi-step formsPro$199/yr
Calculated fieldsPro$199/yr
Email notificationsFreeFree
Spam protectionFreeFree
Built-in CRMFree (Pro CRM included with Forms Pro)No
Auto-create contactsYes (free)No
Deal pipelineYes (free)No
Email campaignsPro (CRM Pro included)No
Templates20+ (Pro)2,000+
Payment collectionComing soon$199/yr (Stripe)
Pro price$50/mo ($299/yr) — includes CRM Pro$199.50/yr (forms only)

The honest take

Where WPForms beats us

Template library (2,000+ vs our 11). Builder UX polish (they've had years to refine it). Third-party integrations (Mailchimp, Stripe, PayPal, etc.). Community size and ecosystem. These are real advantages that come with being the market leader for years.

Where we beat WPForms

Native CRM integration (they don't have this at any price). Free entry storage (they charge $49/yr). Free conditional logic (they charge $199/yr). Block editor native (they use a proprietary builder). And our Pro includes full CRM Pro access — deals pipeline, email campaigns, reporting — so you're getting forms AND CRM in one upgrade instead of bolting on separate tools.

The real question

Do you just need a form builder? WPForms is excellent. Do you need a form builder that actually does something with the leads it captures? That's where we come in. The difference isn't features — it's philosophy. We think forms and CRM should be the same product.

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