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Contact Form 7 vs eCube Apps

Both stand on form builder software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Contact Form 7

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Contact Form 7 offers configurable forms, email templates, and spam controls at no cost. Its lack of message storage and stated software requirements are important considerations before installing it.

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eCube Apps

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

eCube Apps combines form creation, response collection and analysis across web and mobile platforms. Its free tier covers core use, while annual plans add users, entries and storage.

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The facts

Contact Form 7eCube Apps
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onSelf-hosted, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestIndividuals: $4 a month
Plans published16
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecontactform7.comecubeapps.com
On form builder software#10 of 70#6 of 70

Contact Form 7: what it does well

  • Free plugin under GNU GPL v2
  • Supports file uploads and varied field types
  • Can send autoresponder messages
  • Includes several listed spam-protection options
  • Forms can be added by block or shortcode

What to know first

  • Submitted messages are not stored
  • Some features require JavaScript
  • Version 6.2 requires PHP 8.3 and WordPress 7.1

eCube Apps: what it does well

  • Drag-and-drop form creation without coding
  • Conditional rules adjust forms to answers
  • Payment collection and file uploads supported
  • Chart reports and detailed form analytics
  • Available on web, Android and iOS

What to know first

  • Free plan limited to 1,000 responses
  • Branding control is limited
  • Some plans have no listed price

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