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Thursday, March 02, 2006

Can Jotform compete with Wufoo

That sounds like a mouthfull.

So what it Jotform? JotForm is the first web based WYSIWYG form builder kinda like Wufoo. I like the interface and usability of Wufoo better but if Jotform can steer things in a different direction maybe they can compete.

What do I mean by that? Well, if your going to design something to be exactly the same as something else then you have to do it better, a lot better and Jotform comes up a bit short.

But wait! There is room. The thing as I see, as a developer for both desktop applications and web applications, is a need for the forms creator to spit out code. How about when I am done with the form I have a way to hook-it to a database (provide me with a table / field editor) or through a common email script (like MailEnable or Jmail). Also, let me download the code in different languages: ASP, ASP.NET, PHP would be a great start.

If Jotform can do this they will be where nobody has gone yet.

Good luck and lets see if Jotform or Wufoo can tap into this.

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2 Comments:

  • Formlogix.com beat them both...

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7:08 AM EST  

  • Not quite. Formlogix seems kinda of underhanded in the way the present their 'free of charge' statement. When you read the deatils its the beta that is free of charge.

    I wouldn't recommend any product or service that plays tricks with the wording of its offering to get more users.

    (Oh, and do you really think I don't know this comment was from a representitive of the company)

    By Blogger Veign, at 9:33 AM EST  

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