Sift vs Paperform
Paperform is a form builder. Sift takes a different approach: instead of building forms with fields, users write naturally and AI extracts the data.
Paperform approach
Build a form with individual fields. Users fill in each one manually. Longer forms mean more drop-offs.
Sift approach
Users describe their situation in one text block. AI extracts all fields at once — name, email, issue type, urgency, everything.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sift | Paperform |
|---|---|---|
| AI text extraction | ||
| Natural language input | ||
| Drag-and-drop builder | Not needed — AI extracts from freeform text | Document-style guided editor |
| Widget embedding | ||
| API access | Growth plan and above | Business plan ($159/month) |
| Webhook integrations | ||
| File/image processing | File upload and product images | |
| Conditional logic | AI-driven | |
| Multi-language support | 120+ via AI | Manual translation |
| Custom branding | Coming soon |
Pricing comparison
Sift
From $29/mo
500 AI extractions included
Paperform
From $24/month (Essentials)
A form builder that doubles as a landing page creator, blending rich content with form fields in a document-style editor.
Why choose Sift
- Sift eliminates the form entirely — users write naturally instead of scrolling through a long document-style page
- AI extraction means you don't need to design conditional logic paths — the AI understands context automatically
- Native document processing turns uploaded files into structured data, not just attachments
- API access at $79/month vs Paperform's $159/month for the same capability
Why choose Paperform
- Beautiful document-style pages that combine rich content, images, and videos with form fields — great as standalone landing pages
- Built-in appointment scheduling, e-commerce features, and extensive native integrations (3,000+)
When Paperform is the better choice
Businesses that want their form to double as a content-rich landing page with built-in scheduling and e-commerce capabilities.
The key reason teams switch to Sift
Paperform creates beautiful pages, but they're still traditional forms underneath. Sift removes the friction of filling in fields entirely — users communicate naturally and AI handles the structure.
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