Action Forms vs Smart Forms
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Action Forms, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Forms.
The short answer
- Only Action Forms lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for Action Forms and $4.90/month for Smart Forms.
- Action Forms lists 5 features Smart Forms’s listing doesn’t mention, including Applications, Custom, Custom CSS.
Head to head
Free Unlimited
- · 15+ field types
- · Drag-and-drop form builder
- · Easy embedding anywhere
- · Fully responsive mobile and desktop
- · Instant email notifications
- · Multi-step forms
Premium Plan
- · Email notifications (admin + user)
- · Free: up to 2 forms
- · Priority Support
- · Theme app block + DOM embed
- · Unlimited forms and entries on Premium
pro
pro+
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureActionForm helps Shopify stores collect customer data, feedback, and leads through custom forms. Create multi-step forms with drag-and-drop, support checkboxes and radio buttons, and embed via app block or HTML. Submissions are saved automatically and can notify by email. Handle contact, surveys, and signups without developers. Fully responsive.
Our Form Builder app enables Shopify merchants to create custom forms and collect customer data directly within their store ecosystem. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, merchants can design professional forms for lead generation, customer feedback, product inquiries, and event registrations.
- Drag-and-drop form builder with multi-step support
- Pre-built templates for contact and lead capture
- Email notifications when submissions are received
- Manage form entries and export to CSV
- Drag-and-Drop Form Builder
- Seamless Shopify Integration
- Multi-Language Support & Mobile Responsive
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Action Forms |  Smart Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Action Forms | Smart Forms |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Action Forms | Smart Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3/month(ahead) | $4.90/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Action Forms | Smart Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #92(ahead) | #178 |
| Shopify App Charts | #8 on Pricing moves in Forms | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 30, 2026 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | KKDUNIYA | pengfenglong |
FAQ
Action Forms and Smart Forms: common questions
- Is Action Forms or Smart Forms cheaper?
- Only Action Forms lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for Action Forms and $4.90/month for Smart Forms. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Action Forms lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Applications, Custom, Custom CSS, Multi-step. Smart Forms lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Bookings, File upload, Form limits. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Action Forms, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Forms; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Action Forms, Oct 14, 2026 for Smart Forms. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.