Reform vs. Cognito Forms

<text-color-grey>The Cognito Forms alternative<text-color-grey> optimized for conversions

Feeling stuck with forms that are great for workflows but don’t actually help you boost conversions? Cognito Forms offers plenty of customization and automation, but Reform goes a step further by putting <text-color-white>conversion rate optimization front and center, with built-in lead enrichment and advanced spam protection.<text-color-white>

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Is
Cognito Forms
causing your forms to miss conversion opportunities?

Cognito Forms excels at workflow automation and data management, <text-color-white>but it doesn't prioritize capturing high-quality leads. <text-color-white> Reform takes a different approach, <text-color-white> centering on conversion with forms built for lead generation — without the need for complex workflows.<text-color-white>

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Need more qualified leads?

Reform provides built-in real-time lead enrichment, automatically filling in information to improve lead quality.

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Integration headaches?

With 1-click integrations, Reform easily connects with your CRM and other tools.

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Overwhelmed by complex workflows?

While Cognito Forms emphasizes automation, Reform offers a simpler, more intuitive setup focused on driving results.

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Struggling with abandoned submissions?

Reform’s conversion-focused design helps guide users to complete your forms and reduce drop-offs.

Cognito Forms
has limits, and you deserve more

Cognito Forms has some good features, but it falls short when it comes to conversion-focused capabilities. <text-color-white>Reform is built to help boost conversions and bring in more leads with advanced, user-friendly functionality.<text-color-white>

Cognito Forms
Simple Form Builder
Yes
Yes
No-Code Customization
Yes
Yes
Custom CSS & Code
Yes
No
Responsive & Accessible Forms
Built-In
Built-In
Webhooks & APIs
Full API Access
Full API Access
Spam Prevention
Advanced Filters
Basic Tools
Abandoned Submissions
Yes
No
Real-Time Email Validation
Included
No real-time validation
Multi-Step Forms
Yes
Yes
A/B Testing
Built-In
No
CRM Integration
Yes
Yes
Analytics & Reporting
Robust
Basic Tools
Transparent Pricing
Clear & Affordable
Varies by Usage
Conversion Optimization Tools
Yes
Limited & Requires Add-On
Lead Enrichment
Real-Time
Not Standard
Conditional Logic & Routing
Available
Yes
Embedding & Headless Forms
Fully Supported
Supported
Unlimited Responses
Yes
Yes

Let’s break down what makes Reform unique

Lead Enrichment

Cognito Forms

Does not offer built-in lead enrichment; requires external integrations to enhance lead data.

Reform

Integrates with contact data providers to auto-fill information, shortening forms and improving lead quality.

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Customization

Cognito Forms

Offers no-code customization, but lacks support for advanced CSS, limiting deeper control.

Reform

Provides no-code customization with easy-to-use advanced CSS options for deeper control over form appearance.

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Analytics

Cognito Forms

Relies on integrations like Google Analytics for tracking; does not offer built-in A/B testing.

Reform

Delivers real-time analytics and A/B testing to optimize performance continuously.

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Spam Prevention

Cognito Forms

Uses basic tools like Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention, which may require manual setup.

Reform

Uses advanced spam filters to be sure that only genuine leads are captured.

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Conditional Logic

Cognito Forms

Supports conditional logic but may be less flexible for advanced scenarios.

Reform

Allows for complex conditional logic to personalize the form flow based on user inputs.

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Qualification

Cognito Forms

Collects basic lead information but lacks built-in tools for advanced qualification, which may require manual processes or additional integrations.

Reform

Automatically qualifies and segments leads based on customizable rules to make sure only high-quality leads move forward.

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Routing

Cognito Forms

Automatically routes leads to the appropriate team or system based on form responses.

Reform

Supports basic workflow automation, but more complex routing may require additional setup.

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Multi-Step

Cognito Forms

Supports multi-step forms natively, allowing for a smoother and more engaging user experience.

Reform

Supports multi-page forms, but the experience may not be as user-friendly as Reform’s native multi-step approach.

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How Reform &
Cognito Forms

are alike

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Interactive Forms

Both platforms let you create interactive forms that engage users and collect valuable information.

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Custom Branding

Reform and Cognito Forms allow you to customize form design with options like logos, colors, and fonts to match your brand's style.

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Conditional Logic

Both support conditional logic, enabling you to personalize form behavior based on user inputs.

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Payment Collection

Reform and Cognito Forms integrate with payment processors, making it easy to collect payments directly through your forms.

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Data Security

Both platforms prioritize data security with features like data encryption and compliance with privacy standards such as GDPR.

Reform vs
Cognito Forms
pricing

Basic plan
$15/mo
Includes:
Unlimited responses
Conditional logic
Hide Reform branding on forms
Email support
Custom "Thank you" pages and redirects
Headless forms
Basic integrations (Notion, Google Sheets, Zapier, ConvertKit, etc.)
Pro plan
$35/mo
Includes:
Everything in Basic
Team access
File uploads
Allow respondents to save drafts
See incomplete responses
Custom CSS & Javascript
Pro integrations
Free
Free
/mo
/yr
Includes:
1 user
Unlimited forms
500 entries per month
100 MB storage
Accept payments
Cognito Forms branding included
Pro
$15
/mo
/yr
Includes:
2 users
Unlimited forms
2,000 entries per month
1 GB storage
Accept payments
No branding
Team
$35
/mo
/yr
Includes:
5 users
Unlimited forms
10,000 entries per month
10 GB storage
Accept payments with Square and PayPal
Enterprise
$99
/mo
/yr
Includes:
20 users
Unlimited forms and entries
100 GB storage
Priority support
Advanced security features (e.g., HIPAA compliance)
Free
Free
/mo
Includes:
1 user
Unlimited forms
500 entries per month
100 MB storage
Accept payments
Cognito Forms branding included
Pro
$15
/mo
Includes:
2 users
Unlimited forms
2,000 entries per month
1 GB storage
Accept payments
No branding
Team
$35
/mo
Includes:
5 users
Unlimited forms
10,000 entries per month
10 GB storage
Accept payments with Square and PayPal
Enterprise
$99
/mo
Includes:
20 users
Unlimited forms and entries
100 GB storage
Priority support
Advanced security features (e.g., HIPAA compliance)

Forms that work harder for your business

Why settle for forms that do a little bit of everything but aren’t built for conversions? <text-color-white>With Reform, you get a form builder that fits right into your workflow, focuses on driving results, and continuously improves your lead generation process.<text-color-white>

Keep spam at bay

Our advanced filters go beyond basic reCAPTCHA, to make sure only genuine leads make it through.

Gain deeper insights

Capture enriched lead information in real time, collecting valuable details to qualify prospects more effectively — without relying on external integrations.

Full customization, no limits

Design your forms exactly how you envision them. Unlike Jotform, Reform's advanced CSS options make deeper customization straightforward and accessible.

Designed for multi-step engagement

Create multi-step forms natively for a smoother, more conversational experience without needing complex setup or extra steps.

Don't just take our word for it

I've been using Reform for a landing page contact form for the past couple of months - really loving it so far! Super clean product and great support.
Christian

Christian Randløv Schmidt

CTO, reel.energy

Early user of Reform here! Loving the simplicity; I've already switched some things from Typeform to Reform. 👍
Justin Jackson

Justin Jackson

Co-founder, Transistor.fm

Reform is what Typeform should have been: clean, native-feeling forms that are quick and easy to spin up. Reform does the job without a bunch of ceremony.

Derrick from savvycal

Derrick Reimer

Founder, SavvyCal

Reform is amazing! You all ship so fast and the design is absolutely fantastic. In the past I’ve always been apprehensive about sending a form but now I love it 👌
Corey Haines from Conversion Factory

Corey Haines

Co-founder, Conversion Factory

Congrats to Peter and his team on getting Reform launched on PH! We get a ton of value out of the product.
Rob Walling from TinySeed

Rob Walling

Co-founder, MicroConf/TinySeed

FunnelEnvy did a great job improving our conversion forms. They work quickly and don’t need their hand held.
Shelby Stephens

Shelby Stephens

Founder & CEO, GrowthMatch

I’ve been using Reform for a couple months now. Beautiful forms that are easy to brand with company colors and logo. Simple UI. Definitely recommended!
David Hahenberger from Flaming

David Hehenberger

Founder, Flamingo

Reform is a simple, fast forms solution. A no-brainer to reach for anytime I need to (quickly!) throw up a form without hacking around with code. I like that it's customizeable too. Awesome tool!

Brian Casel from ZipMessage

Brian Casel

Founder, ZipMessage

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