Fluent Forms vs. Forminator Forms

Forms Without the Ecosystem Lock-In.

Conversational forms, a reporting dashboard, and lifetime licensing. All inside WP-Admin, not a hosting platform’s Hub.

FeaturesFluentForms-Icon-logoFluent FormsForminator-iconForminator Forms
Drag & Drop BuilderYesYes
Conditional LogicFreeFree
Multi-Step FormsYesYes
Save & ResumeProPro Only
Repeater FieldsYesYes
Input Fields60+25+
Form Templates70+ (No Login)27 (Account Required)
AI Form BuilderFreeNot Available
Conversational FormsFreeNot Available
Quiz BuilderFreeFree
Advanced Quiz ScoringYesYes
Central Reporting DashboardYesNot Available
NPS, Range Slider, Checkable GridYesNot Available
Integrations60+10+
Stripe & PayPal PaymentsFreeFree
Payment Gateways82
PDF GenerationFree Add-onPro Only
WordPress-Native AdminYesWPMU DEV Hub
Lifetime LicenseAvailableNot Offered
Forminator Import ToolOne-clickNot Available

Forminator’s free version is genuinely strong. Stripe, PayPal, conditional logic, polls, quizzes, calculations, all included. Most form builders charge for less.

The trade-off shows up in what each tool is built to serve. Forminator is part of a hosting and site-management bundle. Forms are one feature among many. Fluent Forms is a form builder first, surrounded by tools that extend what your forms can do. CRM, booking, commerce, support; all from the same team, all talking to the same data.

Start Creating with Fluent Forms!

What Forminator Never Built.

Known Interface. Not Someone Else’s Hub.

Fluent Forms lives in WP-Admin like every other WordPress plugin. No external dashboard, no Hub login, no account required to use the free templates.

Forminator is designed to work within the broader WPMU DEV ecosystem, which may be appealing for some users but unnecessary for others. WordPress-native means staying in WordPress.

A Business Stack. Not a Hosting Bundle.

WPMU DEV’s ecosystem is hosting, security scans, image compression, and site management. None of that helps you send a follow-up email, book an appointment, or close a sale.

Fluent Forms connects directly to FluentCRM, FluentBooking, FluentCart, Fluent Support, and FluentBoards. Same team, same data. Business tools, not server tools.

Pay Once for A Lifetime License.

WPMU DEV memberships renew every year. No lifetime option at any tier. Fluent Forms offers a lifetime license starting at $349. Pay once, keep every feature, get updates forever.

At $180/year for Forminator Pro, you pass the Fluent Forms lifetime price in under four years. The membership math keeps going. The lifetime math is already done.

Fluent Forms is built for businesses that want a form builder, not a hosting bundle with forms attached. 60+ integrations, 8 payment gateways, conversational forms, and a reporting dashboard. All in your WordPress admin.

One click migrates your existing Forminator forms and entries. Buy Fluent Forms once with the lifetime license. No membership. No renewal.

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See how Fluent Forms is solving real life problems for real people around the world

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A Game Changer.. @jfscontact

Fluent Form has transformed my experience with WordPress form builders. Its intuitive design allows for quick and easy form creation, perfect for any WordPress user, regardless of technical skill. The customization options are extensive, enabling forms to seamlessly blend with site aesthetics.

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Best WP Form and WP Team @jCarlRoda

The form works like a charm, the team keeps delivering constantly, top support, FluentForms combined with FluentCRM / Booking / Support, no doubt is one of the best decisions for your online business.

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Fluent Forms Support ROCKS @dimitriosn

I’ve been using Fluentforms for a while now, and I must say it has made my life so much easier. Has everything ready to use BUT.. the best of all is SUPPORT. The support team behind this plugin is top-notch. Support is so EXCELLENT. It’s better than you to have 2-3 additional persons in your office!

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Works brilliantly! @pbchambers26

After having some problems with configuring Microsoft Exchange it has all come good. This is the best Form maker I have used! So much more in the free version than other plugins!

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Best yet, simple @zilliongold

I use fluent in all my projects. It is simply to best and easy to configure with seamless email delivery and notification system that work very well with Gmail and other email providers. If there is a rating above 5✨, I would rate it higher.

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My new favourite form plugin @pembo13

Switching from Ninja Forms and WP Forms to Fluent Forms. Would be willing to buy a reasonably priced license I can use across multi domains/sites.

Create Powerful Forms for Every Need

We understand your needs, that’s why Fluent Forms comes with affordable pricing without compromising any features.

$79

$55/year

Single Site License

1 Domain License

  • 1 Year Plugin Update
  • 1 Year Priority Support
  • All Features Included
$159

$111/year

Agency License

5 Domain License

  • 1 Year Plugin Update
  • 1 Year Priority Support
  • All Features Included
$299

$209/year

Unlimited License

Unlimited Domain License

  • 1 Year Plugin Update
  • 1 Year Priority Support
  • All Features Included
*Grab the special discount and unlock up to 30% discount on the first-year license!
$349

$279

Single Site License

1 Domain License

  • Unlimited Plugin Update
  • Unlimited Priority Support
  • All Features Included
$599

$479

Agency License

5 Domain License

  • Unlimited Plugin Update
  • Unlimited Priority Support
  • All Features Included
$899

$719

Or $96 X 8 Months

Unlimited License

Unlimited Domain License

  • Unlimited Plugin Update
  • Unlimited Priority Support
  • All Features Included

Questions in Mind? We Have Them Answered.

Depends on what you’re building. Forminator’s free version is genuinely strong. Stripe, PayPal, conditional logic, polls, quizzes, and calculations are all included. If you need conversational forms, a reporting dashboard, 60+ direct integrations, or a lifetime license, Forminator doesn’t ship any of those. Fluent Forms does.

Yes. Fluent Forms ships a one-click Forminator migrator inside the plugin. It pulls your existing forms, and fields into the builder in one step. Test the imported forms, then deactivate Forminator once you’re satisfied.

Not to use the plugin itself. But free form templates are locked behind a WPMU DEV account, which means creating an external account just to access templates inside a WordPress plugin. Fluent Forms ships free templates inside WP-Admin, no account required.

Yes. Fluent Forms offers a lifetime license from $349 for a single site. Forminator Pro is annual only. There’s no lifetime option at any tier.

Fluent Forms connects directly to 60+ services at every paid tier. Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, ActiveCampaign, Slack, Airtable, Google Sheets, and more. Forminator supports a smaller set of integrations and has no comparable direct connections to CRM or business tools.

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