Cognito Forms

Cognito Forms is an online form builder for collecting data and running approvals. Forms can include automatic calculations, payments and electronic signatures.

You build forms that calculate totals and fields as people type, then route each submission through approval steps. Data can be sent to other apps, and client portals help share information with customers. Document generation is also part of the service, so a completed form can produce a file for records.

• Automatic calculations inside forms
• Online payments collected through a form
• Electronic signatures and approval steps
• Client portal for sharing records
• Document generation and file uploads

Small businesses, nonprofits and consultants who collect information and need follow-up steps. Teams that work with donation, volunteer or grant forms may find the templates useful.

You can sign up for free, and paid plans cover more features. Check the pricing page for the current plan details. The site highlights single sign-on and two-factor authentication among its security options, which matters for sensitive data. Review your approval rules before going live.