Forms & Workflow (OpenForms)
5.5#25 in form api softwareWebAPI
VisitForms & Workflow (OpenForms) vs Orbeon Forms
Orbeon Forms
7.9#4 in form api softwareFrom $1,300 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Forms & Workflow (OpenForms) | Orbeon Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Form building | Non-technical subject matter experts can use a drag-and-drop interface to create online forms and digital services. | Form Builder supports validation, visibility and editability rules, calculations, repeating sections and grids, and multi-page forms. |
| Founded | 1999 | 2007 |
| Integrations | Available connectors include Azure AD, Esri ArcGIS, Google Analytics, Google Maps, SharePoint, govDelivery, and region-dependent payment gateways. | Integration options include HTTP and database services, REST or web services, Java and JavaScript APIs, React and Angular components, and Liferay. |
| Purpose | The product helps governments turn paper and PDF forms and resident requests into online services and digitized workflows. | Orbeon Forms manages the lifecycle of web forms, from design and testing through publishing, data capture, validation, and submission. |
Forms & Workflow (OpenForms) plans
- TeamPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Enterprise UnlimitedPriced on request
Orbeon Forms plans
- Community Edition (CE)Free
- PE Basic$1,300 a year
- PE Silver$4,200 a year
- PE Gold$6,300 a year
Pick Forms & Workflow (OpenForms) if…
OpenForms suits cities, counties, and other government organizations digitizing public forms, conditional services, document generation, and multi-stage case workflows.
Pick Orbeon Forms if…
Orbeon Forms may suit organizations building web forms with conditional rules, document output, integrations, and on-premises or cloud deployment. Teams that need searchable encrypted fields should account for the search API limitation.