How KirokuForms Compares
See how we stack up against Typeform, JotForm, Google Forms, and other popular form builders across features, performance, and value.
Key Differentiators
Performance Difference
KirokuForms Approach
HTML-only option with zero JavaScript footprint
Industry Standard
JavaScript-dependent implementations adding 200KB+ to pages
Technical Explanation
KirokuForms uniquely offers a pure HTML implementation that works without any client-side JavaScript. Forms are processed entirely on the server, eliminating any performance impact on your website.
Visual Comparison
| Metric | KirokuForms | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript Size | 0KB* | 200KB+ |
| Impact on Core Web Vitals | None | Significant |
| Works Without JavaScript | Yes | No |
| Mobile Performance Impact | Minimal | High |
* With HTML-only option. JS-enhanced version adds only ~10KB.
Implementation Difference
KirokuForms Approach
Simple copy-paste implementation in minutes
Industry Standard
Complex setup processes requiring developer resources
Technical Explanation
KirokuForms requires just a single HTML form tag with your form ID. No build steps, no JavaScript dependencies, no API keys or complex configuration required. It works immediately after pasting.
Visual Comparison
| Metric | KirokuForms | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| Lines of Code | 3-5 | 50+ |
| Technical Expertise Required | Minimal | Significant |
| Works Immediately | Yes | Configuration required |
Customization Difference
KirokuForms Approach
Complete CSS control at all tiers
Industry Standard
Limited styling options, especially at lower tiers
Technical Explanation
KirokuForms gives you complete control over your form's appearance with standard HTML and CSS. No proprietary styling system or limited theme options. Apply your exact brand guidelines with no restrictions.
Visual Comparison
| Metric | KirokuForms | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| CSS Customization | Complete | Limited |
| White-Labeling | Business Tier ($59/mo) | Enterprise Tier ($150+/mo) |
| Custom Theming | Unlimited | Preset themes |
| Custom Success Pages | Yes, all tiers | Premium tiers only |
Security Difference
KirokuForms Approach
Practical origin validation for business users
Industry Standard
All-or-nothing security approaches
Technical Explanation
KirokuForms Business tier includes domain restriction that ensures forms can only be used on authorized websites. This provides enterprise-grade security at a fraction of the cost of competitors' enterprise plans.
Visual Comparison
| Metric | KirokuForms | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Restriction | Business Tier ($59/mo) | Enterprise Only ($200+/mo) |
| Maximum Domains | 50 | Often limited to 1-5 |
| Setup Complexity | Simple dashboard controls | Complex verification processes |
| Form Spam Protection | Multiple layers, all tiers | Basic or paid add-on |
Featured Competitors
KirokuForms vs. Typeform
Use case focus: Interactive forms and surveys
| Feature | KirokuForms | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript Requirement | Optional | Required |
| Performance Impact | Minimal | Significant |
| Free Plan Limitations | 5 forms, 100 submissions | 10 responses/form |
| Branding Control | Unobtrusive at all tiers | Prominent on free plan |
| White-labeling | Business tier ($59/mo) | Pro+ plans ($83+/mo) |
| Conversational UI | Available with JS version | Core feature |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | KirokuForms | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 forms, 100 submissions/mo | 10 responses/form, limited features |
| Basic/Pro | $29/mo: 25 forms, 5,000 submissions | $50/mo: 100 responses/form |
| Business | $59/mo: Unlimited forms, domain security | $83/mo: 1,000 responses/form |
Best For
Users who need Typeform's conversational style but with better performance and more flexibility
KirokuForms vs. JotForm
Use case focus: General form building and collecting
| Feature | KirokuForms | JotForm |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation Complexity | Simple copy-paste | More setup required |
| Performance Impact | Minimal | Moderate |
| Free Plan Limitations | 5 forms, 100 submissions | 5 forms, 100 submissions |
| Form Design Flexibility | Complete CSS control | Template-based with customization |
| White-labeling | Business tier ($59/mo) | Bronze+ plans ($39+/mo) |
| Template Library | Growing library | Extensive (10,000+) |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | KirokuForms | JotForm |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 forms, 100 submissions/mo | 5 forms, 100 submissions/mo |
| Starter/Bronze | $15/mo: 10 forms, 1,000 submissions | $39/mo: 25 forms, 1,000 submissions |
| Pro/Silver | $29/mo: 25 forms, 5,000 submissions | $39/mo: 50 forms, 2,500 submissions |
Best For
Users who need JotForm's feature set but with simpler implementation and better performance
KirokuForms vs. Google Forms
Use case focus: Simple data collection
| Feature | KirokuForms | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free tier with premium options | |
| Branding Control | Yes, all tiers | |
| Customization | Complete CSS control | |
| Implementation | Works anywhere | |
| Security Options | Domain validation (Business) | |
| Integration Options | Multiple CRM/email connections |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | KirokuForms | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 forms, 100 submissions/mo | Unlimited (requires Google account) |
| Paid Options | Starting at $15/mo | Part of Google Workspace ($6+/user/mo) |
Best For
Users who need Google Forms' simplicity but with more customization and branding control
KirokuForms vs. Formstack
Use case focus: Enterprise forms and workflows
| Feature | KirokuForms | Formstack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $15/mo Starter tier | $50/mo Basic tier |
| Performance Impact | Minimal | Moderate |
| Implementation Complexity | Simple copy-paste | More setup required |
| Learning Curve | Minimal | Significant |
| Security Features | Tiered approach | Enterprise-focused |
| Integration Ecosystem | Growing | Extensive |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | KirokuForms | Formstack |
|---|---|---|
| Free Option | 5 forms, 100 submissions/mo | No free plan |
| Basic | $15/mo: 10 forms, 1,000 submissions | $50/mo: 5 forms, 1,000 submissions |
| Professional | $29/mo: 25 forms, 5,000 submissions | $83/mo: 20 forms, 5,000 submissions |
Best For
Users who need enterprise features without the complexity and cost
Feature Comparison Matrix
Form Building Features
Core features for building and designing forms
| Feature | KirokuForms | Typeform | JotForm | Google Forms | WPForms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drag & Drop Builder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic Show/hide fields based on user input | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Multi-Page Forms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| File Uploads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ Requires Google account | ✓ |
| Custom Fields | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Form Templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 10,000+ templates | ✓ | ✓ |
- ✓ Included
- ✗ Not available
- ~ Limited functionality
- Highlighted KirokuForms advantage
Technical Implementation
Technical aspects of implementing and deploying forms
| Feature | KirokuForms | Typeform | JotForm | Google Forms | WPForms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JavaScript Required Is JavaScript required for forms to function? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works on Static Sites | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | WordPress only |
| Performance Impact | Minimal | High | Moderate | Moderate | WordPress-dependent |
| Implementation Time | 5 min | 30+ min | 15+ min | 10+ min | WordPress setup required |
| Technical Knowledge Required | Minimal | Moderate | Moderate | Low | WordPress knowledge |
- ✓ Included
- ✗ Not available
- ~ Limited functionality
- Highlighted KirokuForms advantage
Customization Options
Features for styling and branding forms
| Feature | KirokuForms | Typeform | JotForm | Google Forms | WPForms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSS Customization | Full | ~ | Good | Very Limited | WordPress-dependent |
| White-Labeling | Business Tier | Pro+ Plans | Paid Plans | No | Paid Plans |
| Custom Success Pages | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Error Handling | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
| Brand Control | High | Low-Medium | Medium | None | Medium |
- ✓ Included
- ✗ Not available
- ~ Limited functionality
- Highlighted KirokuForms advantage
Security Features
Features for protecting forms and data
| Feature | KirokuForms | Typeform | JotForm | Google Forms | WPForms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Restriction | Business Tier | Enterprise Only | Gold+ Plans | ✗ | ✗ |
| GDPR Compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | Requires Plugin |
| Spam Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | Requires Plugin |
| SSL Encryption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | WordPress-dependent |
| Privacy Controls | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
- ✓ Included
- ✗ Not available
- ~ Limited functionality
- Highlighted KirokuForms advantage
Pricing Comparison
How KirokuForms pricing compares to major competitors for equivalent features and capabilities
| Tier | KirokuForms | Typeform | JotForm | Google Forms | WPForms | Formstack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 5 forms, 100 submissions/month | 10 responses/form | 5 forms, 100 submissions/month | Unlimited | Very limited | No free plan |
| Basic Paid | $15/mo: 10 forms, 1,000 submissions | $25/mo: 100 responses/form | $34/mo: 25 forms, 1,000 submissions | Part of Google Workspace ($6/user/mo) | $39.50/yr | $50/mo |
| Professional | $29/mo: 25 forms, 5,000 submissions | $50/mo: 1,000 responses/form | $39/mo: 50 forms, 2,500 submissions | Part of Google Workspace ($12/user/mo) | $79.50/yr | $83/mo |
| Business | $59/mo: Unlimited forms, 20,000 submissions | $83/mo: 10,000 responses/form | $79/mo: 100 forms, 10,000 submissions | Part of Google Workspace (custom pricing) | $199.50/yr | $166/mo |
KirokuForms Pricing Advantages
- Most affordable entry point ($15/mo)
- Domain security at $59/mo vs. $150+ for competitors
- Unlimited forms on Business tier
- No per-submission pricing penalties
Decision Guide
Choose KirokuForms if:
- You need forms that work without JavaScript
- You want the fastest possible form implementation
- Performance and Core Web Vitals scores are important to you
- You need complete control over styling and branding
- You want better pricing for domain security features
- You need forms that work on static sites
Consider alternatives if:
- You need an extensive template library (JotForm)
- The conversational UI approach is essential (Typeform)
- You need deep Google ecosystem integration (Google Forms)
- WordPress-specific implementation is preferred (WPForms)
- You need enterprise workflow automation (Formstack)
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