Features
Compare Sobi Forms and Sobi Forms Pro, feature by feature.
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Builder & forms
Document-like canvas. Multi-step and field conditionals are free.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Document-first builder | Canvas + sidebar, drag-and-drop, AJAX save (⌘/Ctrl+S), starter templates. | Same |
| Field types | Text, email, link, textarea, phone, number, date, select, radio, checkbox, file upload, hidden. | Same |
| Layout blocks | Title, paragraph with inline links, new step (page break). | Same |
| Multi-step forms | Next/Back, per-step validation, progress bar; up to 10 steps. | Same |
| Multi-column layout | Up to 3 fields per row; resize and equalize columns. | Same |
| Conditional logic | Show only when… Match all / Match any. Hidden values never reach inbox, email, or automations. | Same |
| Availability | Pause, auto-close by date/time, submission cap, custom unavailable message. | Same |
| Export / import structure | Move form title and fields between sites as JSON (not submissions). | Same |
| Limits | Unlimited forms, fields, and submissions. No free-tier caps. | Same |
| Embed | Shortcode + Gutenberg block; works with page builders. | Same |
Inbox & leads
Gmail-style triage in WordPress. Pro adds CRM workflow on top.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Split-view inbox | List + detail. All / Unread / Starred / Spam / Trashed (soft-delete + restore). | Same |
| Search, filters & bulk Pro | Per-form filter, search, bulk actions, mark all read, dashboard widget. | Same, plus filter by tags and statuses. |
| Notes, source & files | Internal note, frozen source page, admin-only file downloads. | Same |
| CSV / JSON export | Background jobs under Settings → Exports; all matching rows; 7-day retention. | Same |
| Statuses & pipeline Pro | — | Custom statuses and a workflow for every lead. |
| Tags Pro | — | Create, apply, and filter tags. |
| Kanban board Pro | — | Drag cards between statuses on a board. |
| Reply from WordPress Pro | — | Answer visitors from the submission screen; reply templates with placeholders. |
| Activity timeline Pro | — | Replies, status changes, and notes on every lead. |
Automations & integrations
Signed webhooks and native ESP sync are free. Pro adds control over when and what you send.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Webhooks | Unlimited per form; pause; versioned JSON; async delivery. | Same |
| HMAC signing | X-Sobi-Signature by default; per-automation secret; copy / regenerate. | Same |
| Run test, logs & retry | Sample payload, failure logs (30 days), one-click Retry. | Same |
| Brevo & Mailchimp | Native list sync, field mapping, optional double opt-in, logs & Retry, add test contact. | Same |
| CRM consent gate | Only add to list if a checkbox is checked (logged when skipped). | Same |
| Only-if conditions Pro | — | Fire webhooks or Brevo/Mailchimp only when field values match (e.g. country = FR). |
| Custom webhook payload Pro | Default versioned JSON only. | Field mapping mode or raw JSON template for your API. |
| Custom headers & auth Pro | — | Add request headers and authenticate your endpoint. |
Email & delivery
Notify your team and visitors. Pro routes admin mail by field values.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Admin notification | 1–10 recipients; custom subject/body with placeholders; Reply-To; Send test. | Same |
| Visitor confirmation | Custom subject/body with placeholders. | Same |
| Native SMTP | Single account, encrypted password, test send, failure logs & Retry. | Same |
| Conditional email routing Pro | — | Route admin recipients by field rules. No match keeps your defaults. |
Client access & branding
Hand off an inbox without opening full wp-admin—and brand it as yours.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress admin access | Anyone with the right WP capabilities manages forms and the inbox in wp-admin. | Same |
| User roles Pro | — | Map existing WordPress roles to Manage Forms / View Submissions—without creating roles or handing out Administrator. |
| Client portal Pro | — | Isolated inbox outside wp-admin; magic link + OTP; configurable path. |
| White label Pro | — | Your product name on licensed sites; hide promo links and upgrade nags. |
| Multisite overview Pro | Works on multisite installs. | Network dashboard of sites and license status. |
Security, privacy & performance
Built into the free plugin—same footing on Pro sites.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-spam | Honeypot, nonces, rate limits; optional Akismet and Cloudflare Turnstile. | Same |
| Privacy | Custom tables, hashed IPs, soft-delete trash, no telemetry, configurable retention/purge. | Same |
| Front-end weight | ~5 KB gzipped when a form is shown; zero assets on pages without a form. | Same |
| Support Pro | WordPress.org community forum. | Priority inbox for licensed sites. |
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