The Problem
Why teams leave JotForm
Submission limits on all plans
Storage limits force upgrades
Form count limits on lower tiers
HIPAA compliance requires Enterprise plan
Custom branding needs at least Silver plan
What We Build Instead
Your custom forms & surveys tool
Form builder with unlimited forms and submissions
HIPAA-compliant data handling from day one
Custom branding matching your design system
Conditional logic and multi-page workflows
Direct integrations with your databases and tools
Submission analytics and conversion tracking
The Math
JotForm vs. custom build
Based on 5 seats at $39/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying JotForm
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 5 seats
-$6,778
-88% less than JotForm
Pricing Breakdown
JotForm tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across JotForm's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $34/mo | $29/mo | 5 forms, 100 submissions/month, 100 MB storage, Email support |
| Bronze | $39/mo | $33/mo | 25 forms, 1,000 submissions, 1 GB storage, Payment collection |
| Silver | $49/mo | $41/mo | 50 forms, 2,500 submissions, 10 GB storage, HIPAA compliance |
| Gold | $99/mo | $83/mo | 100 forms, 10,000 submissions, 100 GB storage, Priority support |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $5,000–$15,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From JotForm to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off JotForm in 2-4 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
0.5 weeksInventory forms, submission volumes, and integration points
Architecture & Design
0.5 weeksDesign form builder with conditional logic and data storage
Core Development
1-2 weeksBuild drag-and-drop form builder, payment processing, and analytics
Data Migration & Testing
0.5 weeksRecreate forms, migrate submission data, test all form paths
Deployment & Training
0.5 weeksReplace embedded forms and train team
Total build time
2-4 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of JotForm features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | JotForm | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop Form Builder | |||
| Conditional Logic | |||
| Payment Collection | |||
| File Uploads | |||
| HIPAA Compliance | |||
| Submission Notifications | |||
| PDF Generation | |||
| Custom Branding | |||
| JotForm Tables | Use your database directly instead of JotForm's data layer | ||
| Unlimited Submissions | No submission or storage limits |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what JotForm offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From JotForm to ownership in 2-4 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your JotForm usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom forms & surveys tool with only the features you need. 2-4 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from JotForm, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.