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SureForms vs WS Form

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 36 features compared side by side.

SureForms

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 (102)

Block-editor form builder from Brainstorm Force with AI form creation and free Stripe forms; paid plans add logic, multi-step and integrations.

Free installs500K+
From$69/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
Visit site Full profile
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WS Form

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 (322)

Developer-focused WordPress form builder with a free LITE edition and PRO tiers adding conditional logic, calculations and 60+ paid integrations.

Free installs10K+
From$59/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
Visit site Full profile

Choose SureForms if…

  • You want the more complete feature set (96/100 vs 92/100)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose WS Form if…

  • You need Salesforce
  • You want the lower entry price ($59/yr vs $69/yr)
  • You weigh user ratings (5.0 vs 4.8 on WordPress.org)

WS Form has 1 that SureForms lacks, including Salesforce. Both include 34 of the 36 features we track.

At a glance

SureForms
WS Form
96/100
Feature score
92/100
34 of 36
Features included
35 of 36
4.8/5
WordPress.org rating
5.0/5
500K+
Active installs
10K+
100%
Support threads resolved
100%

Feature comparison

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Feature
SureForms
WS Form
Building14/1414/14
Drag & drop builder KeyVisual editor for adding and arranging fields without code.
SureForms Included

Forms are assembled from native blocks in the block editor.

WS Form Included

Drag-and-drop layout editor available in LITE.

Multi-step formsSplit long forms into pages with a progress indicator.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Multi-step forms with progress indicators in paid plans.

WS Form Included

LITE supports multiple tab forms with progress bars.

Conditional logic KeyShow or hide fields and change actions based on answers.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Show/hide fields and conditional notifications in paid plans.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Conditional logic is a PRO feature in all editions.

CalculationsCompute totals, quotes or scores from field values.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Calculator forms for quotes and formulas in paid plans.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Calculated fields included in every PRO edition.

File uploadsLet visitors attach files to a submission.
SureForms Paid version Solo

File upload field is a paid advanced field.

WS Form Paid version Personal

File Upload field is marked PRO in the knowledge base.

Repeater fieldsLet visitors add repeating sets of fields.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Repeater field is a paid advanced field.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Repeatable sections are listed as a PRO feature.

Form templatesReady-made forms to start from.
SureForms Included

Starter templates and AI drafts available in the free plugin.

WS Form Included

Single-click templates in LITE; PRO advertises 100+ templates.

Save and resumeVisitors can save a partial entry and finish later.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Save and resume is listed among paid features.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Save Progress lets users return to unfinished forms.

Conversational formsOne-question-at-a-time, typeform-style layout.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Conversational mode shows one question at a time, paid plans.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Conversational forms are listed among PRO features.

Signature fieldCapture a drawn or typed signature on a form.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Signature field is a paid advanced field.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Signature field included in PRO's 65+ field types.

QuizzesScored quizzes with right and wrong answers.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Scored quizzes, graded assessments and personality tests in paid plans.

WS Form Partial

Quiz templates built with calculated fields and logic; no dedicated quiz module.

Surveys and pollsSurvey fields such as Likert scales and poll results reporting.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Surveys with NPS fields and polls in paid plans.

WS Form Partial

Survey templates and rating fields; no dedicated poll results feature found.

Visual styling controlsChange colours, spacing and layout without writing CSS.
SureForms Included

Free visual styling controls; extra presets and builder styling are paid.

WS Form Included

Built-in Styler in LITE for visual styling without CSS.

AI form builderGenerate a form from a written prompt.
SureForms Included

Prompt-to-form AI with no API key; free usage limited, higher on paid.

WS Form Via add-on

PRO OpenAI add-on (paid, in Agency) generates forms from prompts with your API key.

Payments3/43/4
Stripe payments KeyTake card payments through Stripe.
SureForms Included

Free Stripe forms with a 2.9% SureForms fee; fee removed on paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

Stripe Elements add-on, about $29/yr; included with Agency.

PayPal paymentsTake payments through PayPal.
SureForms Paid version Solo

PayPal payments are a paid feature.

WS Form Via add-on

PayPal Checkout add-on, about $29/yr; included with Freelance and Agency.

Square paymentsTake payments through Square.
SureForms Not included

Square is not a supported gateway.

WS Form Not included

No Square integration listed among WS Form add-ons.

Recurring paymentsSubscriptions or repeating charges.
SureForms Included

Stripe subscriptions with intervals and billing cycles in free code (fee applies).

WS Form Via add-on

Stripe Elements add-on supports subscription transactions.

Entries & workflow7/77/7
Entry management KeyBrowse, search and export submissions in the dashboard.
SureForms Included

Entries are stored and managed in the WordPress dashboard, free.

WS Form Included

Submissions stored and viewable in admin with CSV export in LITE.

Custom email notificationsConfigurable admin and user emails per form.
SureForms Included

Customisable email notifications in the free plugin.

WS Form Included

LITE can send unlimited email notifications.

WebhooksSend submissions to any URL.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Webhooks to custom endpoints in paid plans.

WS Form Paid version Personal

Webhook action built into every PRO edition, not LITE.

User registrationCreate WordPress users from a form.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Registration, login and password reset forms in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

User Management add-on, about $29/yr; included with Agency.

Front-end post submissionsCreate posts or custom post types from a form.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Custom post creation from submissions in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

Post Management add-on, about $29/yr; included with Agency.

Partial entriesCapture what visitors typed before abandoning a form.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Partial entry capture of abandoned forms in paid plans.

WS Form Paid version Personal

PRO can save partial submissions as In Progress via conditional logic.

PDF generationCreate PDFs from submissions, for example receipts or applications.
SureForms Paid version Solo

PDF generation from submissions in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

PDF add-on, about $29/yr; included with Agency.

Integrations4/55/5
MailchimpAdd subscribers to Mailchimp lists.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Native Mailchimp integration in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

Mailchimp add-on, about $19/yr; included with Freelance and Agency.

ZapierConnect submissions to thousands of apps via Zapier.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Zapier connection in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

Zapier add-on, about $29/yr; included with Freelance and Agency.

HubSpotSend leads to HubSpot CRM.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Native HubSpot integration in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

HubSpot add-on, about $39/yr; included with Agency.

Google SheetsAppend submissions to a Google Sheet.
SureForms Paid version Solo

Native Google Sheets integration in paid plans.

WS Form Via add-on

Google Sheets add-on, about $29/yr; included with Agency.

SalesforceSend leads and contacts to Salesforce.
SureForms Not included

Salesforce is not in the native integrations list.

WS Form Via add-on

Salesforce add-on, about $39/yr; included with Agency.

Spam & compliance4/44/4
reCAPTCHAGoogle reCAPTCHA spam protection.
SureForms Included

Google reCAPTCHA included free.

WS Form Included

Google reCAPTCHA supported in LITE.

Cloudflare TurnstilePrivacy-friendly CAPTCHA alternative.
SureForms Included

Cloudflare Turnstile included free.

WS Form Included

Cloudflare Turnstile supported in LITE.

Honeypot / built-in anti-spamInvisible spam filtering without a CAPTCHA.
SureForms Included

Honeypot spam protection included free.

WS Form Included

Honeypot plus rate limiting and keyword/IP blocking in LITE.

GDPR toolsConsent fields, data export/erasure, IP storage controls.
SureForms Included

Free GDPR agreement field for consent.

WS Form Included

LITE is GDPR-ready; PRO adds encryption and data export/erasure request actions.

Developer2/22/2
Developer hooks & APIActions, filters and/or REST API for custom work.
SureForms Included

Documented developer actions and filters (srfm_* hooks).

WS Form Included

Documented action and filter hooks for developers.

Block editor blockEmbed forms with a native block.
SureForms Included

Built natively on Gutenberg blocks.

WS Form Included

Gutenberg block included in LITE.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

SureForms Freemium

Free$0
Solo$69 per year, 1 site
Team$179 per year, 10 sites
Agency$249 per year, 1000 sites

WS Form Freemium

Free$0
Personal$59 per year, 1 site
Freelance$149 per year, 5 sites
Agency$249 per year, Unlimited

Downloads trend

SureForms

136,236 downloads last week

WS Form

1,650 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

SureForms scores higher on our feature checklist (96/100 against 92/100). WS Form still has the edge on Salesforce. Paid plans start at $69/yr for SureForms and $59/yr for WS Form. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Salesforce

SureForms: not included. WS Form: via add-on. Salesforce add-on, about $39/yr; included with Agency.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, SureForms or WS Form?

SureForms scores higher on our feature checklist (96/100 against 92/100). WS Form still has the edge on Salesforce. Paid plans start at $69/yr for SureForms and $59/yr for WS Form. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

WS Form includes 35 of the 36 features we track, against 34 for SureForms. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.

Is SureForms free?

SureForms has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $69/yr.

Is WS Form free?

WS Form has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $59/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to SureForms or WS Form. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.