Head-to-head · Online Form Builders
Tally vs WPForms
Tally leads on 0 checks, WPForms on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTally · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
Tally scores higher on our rubric for online form builders: 8.4 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #17.
WPForms leads on native integrations: 400 integrations versus 19 integrations.
Tally is the better fit for simple, polished forms with generous free features. WPForms is the better fit for wordPress sites needing polished form management.
- Tally fits best
Simple, polished forms with generous free features
- WPForms fits best
WordPress sites needing polished form management
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Side by side
| Feature | Tally 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | WPForms 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #10 in Online Form Builders | #17 in Online Form Builders |
| Best for | Simple, polished forms with generous free features | WordPress sites needing polished form management |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $24/mo | $99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 400+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Tally 3/3 · WPForms 3/3 | ||
| Quiz support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| File uploads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Form limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Embed options | Multiple | Multiple |
| Native integrations | 19 integrations | 400 integrations (best) |
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| Our verdict | Tally is a web-based form builder for creators, teams, marketers, educators, and other organizations. Its document-style editor supports forms and surveys without code, with conditional logic, calculations, file uploads, Stripe payment… Read the review → |
WPForms is a drag-and-drop form builder plugin for self-hosted WordPress websites. It supports contact, payment, survey, newsletter, registration, quiz, and other forms, with templates for common starting points. Its feature set also… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tally — where it wins
- Unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan
- Conditional logic, calculations, payments, quizzes, and uploads
- Integrations spanning spreadsheets, databases, automation, and messaging
Where it doesn't
- Branding removal and custom domains require the Pro plan
- Retention controls and email verification require the Business plan
- Advanced customization and collaboration are concentrated in paid tiers
WPForms — where it wins
- Unlimited forms and submissions on the Basic plan
- Supports payments, surveys, quizzes, uploads, and conditional logic
- AI assistance plus 24 named integrations
Where it doesn't
- Limited to self-hosted WordPress
- Paid plans are billed annually from $99
- Multi-site allowances vary by paid tier
- Tally8.4/10 · Free plan
A polished, generous free form builder with strong logic, payment, and integration options.
Visit TallyFull verdict → - WPForms7.8/10 · Free plan
A capable WordPress form builder with templates, payments, quizzes, uploads, and AI assistance.
Visit WPFormsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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