Using WPForms Lite? Your submissions aren’t being saved.
WPForms Lite collects submissions and sends you an email. That’s it. No dashboard. No stored records. No backup if the notification fails. Entry storage is a premium feature. With Everest Forms, every submission is saved inside WordPress from day one — no upgrade required.
Why users switch
Three reasons website owners choose Everest Forms
Not because WPForms is a bad plugin. Because the free version leaves too much to chance.
Every submission is stored automatically
Every form submission is written to your WordPress database the moment it arrives. No email required. No upgrade required. Every entry is in your dashboard, always.
More features in the free version
File uploads, entry analytics, admin approval workflows, and spam protection are all available without a paid plan. Core form management should not require an upgrade.
Scales with your website
From a basic contact form to payment collection, user registration, and multi-step applications. Everest Forms grows with you, so you never have to switch plugins later.
Comparison
Everest Forms Free vs WPForms Lite
A straightforward look at what each plugin offers on its free plan.
Entry management
Your submissions are always there when you need them
Every form submission is saved directly to your WordPress database the moment it arrives. Whether the notification email delivers or not, the entry is already in your dashboard.
Entries dashboard
View every submission from every form in one place. Filter, search, and export entries without leaving WordPress.
Email notifications
Send alerts to your team or a confirmation to the submitter. Personalize with smart tags that pull in field values from the submission.
Export and reporting
Export submission data as CSV. Share with your team or connect to your existing workflows
Everything you need
Build forms that do more than collect data
From a simple contact form to a full registration and payment workflow, without extra plugins.
Drag-and-drop builder
Build any form visually without writing code. Add fields, reorder sections, and configure options with a straightforward editor.
Multi-step forms
Break longer forms into manageable steps to reduce abandonment and make complex applications easier to complete.
Conversational forms
Present one question at a time for a distraction-free experience that improves completion rates on longer forms.
Conditional logic
Show or hide fields based on user responses. Build forms that adapt to each visitor without adding complexity.
File uploads
Accept documents, images, resumes, and attachments directly through your forms. Included in the free version.
Payment forms
Collect one-time payments with Stripe, PayPal, and WooCommerce. Add payment fields to any form without extra plugins.
Who uses this
Built for people who need a form live today
Small business owners
You need a contact form, booking request, or quote enquiry on your site before end of day. No developer, no waiting. Everest Forms gets you from blank to live without leaving WordPress.
Common forms
Contact, quote request, appointment booking, feedback
Agencies building client sites
Build a form once, export as JSON, import on every client site. Form duplication handles variations within a single project. No rebuilding from scratch on repeat work.
Common forms
Client intake, project brief, lead capture, support request
Educators and nonprofits
Applications with file uploads, event registrations with repeating attendee fields, volunteer sign-ups — all without custom development.
Common forms
Grant application, event registration, volunteer sign-up, course enrolment
Switching doesn’t mean starting over
The reason most people hesitate to switch isn’t the price — it’s the fear of rebuilding weeks of form work. Everest Forms includes migration tools to help you move your existing forms quickly and continue collecting submissions without interruption. Whether you’re moving a handful of forms or managing a larger site, the process is straightforward.
Import in one click.
Install Everest Forms alongside your current plugin, export your forms as JSON, and import them with full field configuration intact — in batches, so large sets don’t time out.
Common questions
Questions we get from people setting up their first form or switching from WPForms.
Is WPForms a good form plugin?
Yes. WPForms is one of the most beginner-friendly form builders available for WordPress, with a well-designed onboarding process and a strong template library. For many websites it’s a solid choice. The limitation on the free plan is that submissions are not stored in WordPress — entry storage requires a paid upgrade.
Why does Everest Forms include entry storage for free?
Form submissions are too important to depend entirely on email delivery. If a notification fails and there’s no backup record in WordPress, that submission is gone. Entry storage is a core part of what a form plugin should do — not an upgrade.
Which plugin is easier for beginners?
Both WPForms and Everest Forms feature visual drag and drop builder that’s easier than markup-based form builder. They also offer pre-built form templates for complete beginners. The main difference is what happens after submission: with Everest Forms, those submissions are waiting in your dashboard.
Can Everest Forms handle advanced workflows?
Yes. Everest Forms Pro supports user registration, conditional logic, payment forms, conversational forms, multi-step forms, file uploads, and admin approval workflows. Most sites start with a contact form and add more as they grow, without switching plugins.
How does migration from WPForms work?
Everest Forms includes a built-in migration tool. Install the plugin, run the importer, and your existing WPForms forms transfer across with fields and settings intact. Both plugins can run side by side during the transition.
Which plugin offers better value?
If the easiest possible first-run experience is your priority, WPForms has an edge. If you want submissions stored from day one, more features available without paying, and room to grow into advanced workflows, Everest Forms offers more on the free plan.
Everest Forms
Start collecting submissions that don’t disappear
Join 100,000+ WordPress websites that use Everest Forms to collect leads, registrations, payments, and applications. Every submission stored. No surprises.
Free version available · No coding required · Upgrade only when you’re ready