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Powerful Forms

by Cognito Forms · Since 2017
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Quick facts
VendorCognito Forms
Year launched2017
StatusActive
Location213 W. Main St, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Countries servedGlobal
Languages25
Integrations1+
Free tier
Free trialYES
Contact salesYES

About Powerful Forms

Capable Forms is a form-building software from Cognito Forms that enables the creation of customized digital forms. It combines smart mobile form creation, an easy-to-use interface, and real-time data collection so users can generate forms quickly and efficiently. With features designed for various applications, it allows businesses to meet their specific data collection needs. capable Forms supports mobile compatibility, high customization options, and secure data handling. Key capabilities: smart mobile form creation real-time data collection easy-to-use interface high customization options secure data handling Best for: businesses and professionals that need efficient digital forms for data collection and processing.

Powerful Forms is a highly specialized mobile forms platform designed to help organizations modernize data collection by digitizing paper-based workflows, with a particular strength in field-intensive industries. Its standout feature is the unique two-way integration with Microsoft Word, allowing existing Word forms to be translated for mobile use and automatically repopulated upon submission, preserving original formatting and streamlining legacy document workflows. The platform emphasizes user-friendliness, with a simple three-step process for designing, completing, and reviewing forms, making it accessible to both administrative and field staff without advanced technical skills. Powerful Forms also supports full offline functionality, ensuring that forms can be completed in remote or signal-limited locations, with automatic synchronization once connectivity is restored. Security is a key focus, as completed forms are uploaded to ultra-secure private servers, with the option to integrate with in-house storage, and every submission generates a verifiable PDF proof with a timestamped electronic trail. Additional features include task management with due dates and reminders, rich media capture such as photos and e-signatures, and the ability to share standardized forms across partner organizations.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +The forms are extremely reliable and powerful, allowing users to accomplish a wide range of tasks.
  • +The platform is easy to use and provides mobility and freedom for businesses.
  • +Customer service is reported as quick, effective, and responsive to user needs.
  • +Custom options such as data linking lookup save time by auto-populating information.
  • +The platform supports NFC and barcode scanning, making guard patrols more detailed and professional.
What users flag
  • The price may be a drawback for small businesses.
  • Occasional glitches occur, especially when piloting new features, and reporting displays could be improved.
  • The user interface does not follow conventional input rules, such as tab navigation, and creates unnecessary noises.

Features

Key features

MS Word Forms Mobile Integration
Uniquely converts existing MS Word templates for mobile use and instantly populates the submitted data back into the original Word file.
Offline App Usability
Allows mobile users to complete and save forms in remote areas or underground without an internet connection, syncing automatically when available.
Total Privacy and Security
Uploads completed forms to ultra-secure private servers instead of the Cloud, with optional integration to in-house storage.
Unlimited Forms and Submissions
Allows users to build and submit an unlimited number of forms without quantity limits.
Foolproof Submission Tracking
Provides an electronic trail, time stamp, and verifiable PDF proof of completion for every submission.
Cross-Company Form Sharing
Allows sharing of standard forms with partner companies and clients, with submissions appearing on all parties' lists.

Additional features

Digital Platform Modernization
Simplifies data collection, integration, and sharing to modernize business operations.
Customizable Forms
Allows for 100% customization of forms to work exactly for the company's unique needs.
Unlimited Forms and Submissions
Users can build and submit an unlimited number of mobile forms.
Unlimited Template Use
The platform places no limit on the number of form templates users can create.
Feature-Rich Unique Form Blocks
Allows users to design customized forms using a variety of unique form blocks.
Mobile App Usability
Enables mobile staff to complete, save, and submit forms anytime and anywhere.
Office Web Platform Access
Provides a web platform for building, filling, and saving form data by office staff.
Review Submissions and Task Status
Administration staff can review submitted data and task completion status.
MS Word Forms Integration
Seamlessly merges with existing Word templates to take forms mobile.
e-Signatures and Photos in Word
Submitted mobile form content, including e-signatures and photos, is instantly populated back into the office's Word forms.
Form Sharing with Partners/Clients
Allows standard forms to be shared with partner companies and clients.
Foolproof Submission Tracking
Each submission has an electronic trail with a time stamp and is converted to a verifiable PDF proof of completion.
Total Privacy and Security
Completed forms are uploaded to ultra-secure private servers, not stored in the public Cloud.
In-House Storage Integration
Allows sensitive data and PDFs to be fully integrated with the organization's existing storage solution.
Easy Data Updates and Auto Sync
Forms are kept up-to-date with an auto-sync feature to app users.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Monthly plans

Silver Plan

USD 99.99

Gold Plan

USD 199.99

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
25
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseItalianDutchRussianChineseJapaneseKoreanArabicTurkishIndonesianThaiVietnamesePolishHebrewSwedishDanishNorwegianFinnishCzechHungarianSlovak

Billing currencies

CDN

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