OneBlink vs Jotform:
Which is better for your organisation?
Tailored specifically for Government agencies and regulated industries, this review compares two leading platforms for forms, apps and workflow management: OneBlink and Jotform. We’ll explore the key differences between these platforms, focusing on the critical features that matter most to public sector teams - scalability, compliance, security, and the ability to support digital transformation.
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Teams working in the public sector and regulated industries have their own set of unique challenges. To thrive, you need more than just a form builder. You need a platform that grows with you, ensures compliance, and supports your digital transformation.
This comparison between OneBlink and Jotform has been carefully prepared to provide organisations with a clear, factual view of how each platform meets real-world needs.
Using GPT-powered research to independently collate and verify the data against OneBlink's Starter Tier and Jotform’s first paid tier (Bronze Plan), this analysis highlights key functional, security, and operational differences that matter when delivering critical services.
Rather than focusing on surface-level features, this review considers scalability, extensibility, compliance, and digital transformation readiness - the foundations that public sector teams require to operate effectively in today’s environment. Every point has been fact-checked to ensure an accurate, non-repetitive comparison based on real product capabilities, not marketing claims.
The following side-by-side review explains why OneBlink remains the smarter choice for the Public Sector and regulated industries seeking more than just form building - a true partner for organisations wanting to 'work better'.
Entry Level Plan Overview
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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Form Creation Limits Total number of forms users can create | UNLIMITED | 25 |
Monthly Form Submission Capacity Number of form submissions allowed each month | 5,000 | 1,000 |
Data Storage Limits Upload storage available for form responses | UNLIMITED | 10 gb |
Comparison Summary
Entry Level Plans
While the entry level for Jotform is more affordable, it comes with strict limitations on form creation and monthly form submissions, which may pose challenges for growing teams or high-traffic use cases.
In contrast, OneBlink is built for scale - offering unlimited forms and data storage, and supporting up to 60,000 submissions annually. This makes OneBlink well-suited for growing teams, complex workflows and managing high volumes of form data.
Form Building Capabilities
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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Form Builder Users Number of people who can use the form builder | UNLIMITED | 1 |
Number of Form Field Types Form field variations that can be used | 38 | 15 |
Multi-page Forms Forms split across pages | ||
ReCaptcha Spam protection | ||
Signature Capabilities Ability to capture signature in form | ||
Conditional Logic Display or hide fields based on user responses | ||
Calculations Fields that can perform calculations | ||
Data/Submissions Viewer View submission data | ||
Embed Forms Anywhere Integrate forms into sites without provider branding | ? Partially | |
Form Templates Pre-built form designs | ||
PDF Form Import and Conversion Convert PDFs into forms | ||
Form Versioning Track form revisions | ||
Archiving Forms Manage whether a form is active or archived | ||
Regex on Form Fields Advanced input validation | ||
Virus Scanning Attachments Scan files on submission for viruses |
Comparison Summary
Form Building Capabilities
Both platforms offer strong form-building functionality, but OneBlink delivers greater flexibility out-of-the-box, with more field types, built-in validation, and support for contextual pre-filling. Jotform relies more heavily on widgets and manual workarounds to achieve similar outcomes.
For public sector teams working with accessibility, compliance, or mobile-first requirements, OneBlink’s approach ensures fewer compromises and faster time to deployment.
Workflow Capabilities
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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Generate PDF Receipt Auto-generate PDF copies | ||
Multi step Approval Workflows Layered approval steps | ||
Payment Gateways Accept online payments | ||
Calendar Booking Events Schedule events via forms | ||
Submission Events Trigger actions on draft, submission or post approval | ||
IoT Ready Forms pre-populated with contextual data from IoT technology (RFiD, BLE Beacons, NFC, QR Codes) |
Comparison Summary
Workflow Capabilities
OneBlink stands out with its ability to automate form submissions using multi-step approvals, logic-based triggers, and back-end API actions. It supports both no-code and developer workflows that adapt to complex real-world scenarios.
Jotform offers basic approval flows, but lacks granular event triggers or dynamic backend actions, making it more suitable for simple form routing than enterprise-grade automation.
App Capabilities
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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Public Users People who can use the app without logging in. | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED |
Authenticated Users Number of people who need to sign in to use the app | 100 | UNLIMITED |
App Type Web App, PWA (Progressive Web App) or Native | PWA | Web App |
Custom Branding Use your organisation's logo/icon | ? Partially | |
Custom CSS Customise form appearance | ||
Drafts Capabilities Save form progress | ||
Offline Ready Work without connectivity |
Comparison Summary
App Capabilities
While both platforms support mobile-friendly experiences, only OneBlink enables full deployment as a Progressive Web App (PWA). This gives users a seamless, branded interface with offline support and deep device integration.
Jotform Apps, while easy to configure, remain browser-dependent and fall short of true PWA capability, especially in field-based or offline contexts.
Advanced Tools
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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Number of out-of-the-box Integrations Connecting external products and platforms | 18 | 100+ |
Environments Dev / Test / Prod environments | ? 1 | |
Lists and Lookups Builder Dynamic data selection | ||
Power Automate Connector Microsoft platform and workflow integration | ||
Account Permissioning Manage user permissions | ||
Email Template Builder For custom email notifications |
Comparison Summary
Advanced Tools
OneBlink empowers business users to create lookup lists, dynamic fields, and integrations without developer input - unlocking faster delivery and greater control. Jotform does offer more native integrations but lacks key no-code tools for building reusable logic and prefilled data sets.
For teams that want to move fast without waiting on IT, OneBlink reduces friction while still offering strong governance controls.
Developer Tools
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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API Hosting Host custom API endpoints | ||
CDN Hosting Hosting of bespoke solutions | ||
SDK Developer toolkit |
Comparison Summary
Developer Tools
OneBlink is built for extensibility, offering hosted APIs, SDKs, and CDN support for fully bespoke form experiences. This makes it easy to plug into existing infrastructure or deliver advanced use cases.
Jotform provides a public API, but stops short of offering developer environments or deeper customisation paths, requiring external workarounds for even modest extensions.
Security
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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ISO 27001 Compliant Meets security standards | ||
Multi-factor Authentication Extra login security | ||
Platform Architecture What is the platform built on | AWS | AWS |
Data Sovereignty Is saved data kept within that region |
Comparison Summary
Security
Both platforms meet Multi-factor authentication standards (MFA), but OneBlink goes further by offering regional data sovereignty - crucial for Government. Jotform limits this capability to its Enterprise plan. OneBlink is also ISO 27001 compliant, a requirement for most Government agencies looking to adopt new software solutions.
For teams with strict compliance mandates, OneBlink provides more assurance around data control, hosting transparency, and ongoing governance.
Accessibility
OneBlink | Jotform | |
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WCAG Compliant Outputs of platform meet accessibility guidelines | VPAT Available | ? Partially |
Comparison Summary
Accessibility
OneBlink is designed to meet accessibility standards by default, ensuring that all form users, including those using assistive technologies, have a consistent experience.
Jotform partially meets WCAG 2.1 A and AA, but only with its Classic Form layout, placing the burden of accessibility compliance on the form builder rather than the platform.

Work better with OneBlink today
Still not sure what makes sense for your team. Whether you have follow-up questions, would like to see a demonstration of the OneBlink platform, or have a challenge you want to test in both OneBlink and Jotform, why not contact us or schedule a discovery call.
