Start free. Upgrade when the form becomes business-critical.
ChargeForms Free is not trialware. It already includes payments, conditional logic, multi-step forms, reports, integrations and unlimited submissions. Pro adds the workflow upgrades teams usually need after launch.
Decision snapshot
What changes in Pro?
The simplest way to decide
Use the free plugin until one of the Pro-only workflows is the obvious next step.
Start with Free
Best when you need real WordPress forms, lead capture, payments, reports and automations without a subscription yet.
- Unlimited forms and submissions
- Stripe and PayPal payments with no ChargeForms platform fee
- Conditional logic, multi-step forms, reports and spam protection
- Webhook plus direct integrations and one SMTP connection
Upgrade to Pro
Best when forms become part of operations: longer workflows, client sites, imported data and more advanced email delivery.
- Save & Resume for longer applications
- CSV entry import for moving existing records
- Industry Pack templates for faster launches
- Multiple SMTP connections and priority support
Free includes the foundation. Pro adds workflow leverage.
A clear, row-by-row comparison based on the current ChargeForms feature gates.
| Feature | Free | Paid (any tier) |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited forms & submissions | ||
| Field types (standard, advanced, payment) | 30+ | 30+ same, plus Save & Resume |
| Conditional logic (nested AND/OR/NOT) | ||
| Multi-step forms with progress bar | ||
| Stripe & PayPal payments, incl. subscriptions | ||
| Entry management & CSV export | ||
| CSV entry import | ||
| Templates | 16 general-purpose | 16 free + 11 Industry Pack |
| Webhook + 7 direct integrations | ||
| Reports & analytics | ||
| Role-based permissions | ||
| Double opt-in & spam protection | ||
| Native SMTP email delivery | 1 connection | Multiple connections |
| Support | Community | Priority |
| Site licenses | Unlimited (personal) | 1 / 5 / Unlimited by tier |
"Paid (any tier)" means Single Site, Agency, and Unlimited — they differ only in how many sites the license activates on, not in features.
Why Free is enough to launch
Payments are not locked away
Take Stripe and PayPal payments, including subscriptions, from the Free plan.
Complex forms stay free
Use multi-step forms and nested conditional logic without upgrading first.
Operations are included
Entries, CSV export, reports, roles, double opt-in and spam protection are core features.
Why Pro pays for itself
Import existing entries
Move submission data into ChargeForms with CSV entry import when migration matters.
Finish longer workflows
Save & Resume lets visitors return through an emailed link instead of starting over.
Scale email delivery
Use multiple SMTP connections when different forms or sites need different sending setups.
Pick your site count. The Pro features stay the same.
Single Site, Agency and Unlimited unlock the same Pro feature set. Choose based on how many sites you run.
Free
Everything a real form builder needs — genuinely free, not trialware.
Unlimited sites- Unlimited forms & submissions
- 30+ field types, across standard, advanced, and payment fields
- Conditional logic — nested AND/OR/NOT
- Multi-step forms with progress bar
- Stripe & PayPal payments, including recurring subscriptions
- Entry management & CSV export
- Reports & analytics
- Role-based permissions
- Double opt-in & spam protection
- Native SMTP email delivery (1 connection)
- Webhook + 7 direct integrations
- Community support
Single Site
Save & Resume and other Pro features for one site.
1 siteThen $69/year at renewal.
Includes a year of updates and priority support.
- CSV entry import
- Industry Pack templates (Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Legal, Restaurant, Events, Non-profit)
- Save & Resume field (visitors can finish a form later)
- Multiple SMTP connections
Agency
For agenciesPro features and priority support for up to 5 client sites.
5 sitesThen $139/year at renewal.
Includes a year of updates and priority support.
- CSV entry import
- Industry Pack templates (Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Legal, Restaurant, Events, Non-profit)
- Save & Resume field (visitors can finish a form later)
- Multiple SMTP connections
Unlimited
For companies running ChargeForms across every site they own.
Unlimited sitesThen $259/year at renewal.
Includes a year of updates and priority support.
- CSV entry import
- Industry Pack templates (Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Legal, Restaurant, Events, Non-profit)
- Save & Resume field (visitors can finish a form later)
- Multiple SMTP connections
Publish your first form with ChargeForms
Start with the free plugin. Add Save & Resume, industry templates, CSV entry import or multiple SMTP connections when you need them.
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