Apply Online vs Jetpack
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| Feature | Apply Online v2.7.1.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.1/5 Visit Details | Jetpack v16.3.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 3.7/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 2,000+ | 3M+ |
| Last updated | September 28, 2026 | October 12, 2026 |
| Editions | ApplyOnline · ApplyOnline add-ons ($) | Jetpack · Jetpack paid plans ($) |
| Pros | Drag-and-drop application form builder with file attachment fields; Several ad types, each with its own shortcode; Dedicated manager role for reviewing applications | Many modules in one plugin, each switched on separately; Brute-force protection and an image CDN without extra services; Contact form with Akismet spam checks and entries kept in admin |
| Cons | Applicant tracking, conditional fields and captcha need paid add-ons; Email notifications rely on the host mail server | Needs a WordPress.com connection to work fully; Usage tracking runs once the site is connected, with no separate toggle found; Paid plans gate some features, such as multi-step forms |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 7 |
| Features (Form plugins checklist) | ||
| Drag-and-drop builder | Yes | Yes |
| Conditional logic | No | Yes |
| Multi-step forms | No | Paid |
| Payments | No | No |
| File upload | Yes | Yes |
| Calculations | No | No |
| Entries in admin | Yes | Yes |
| Spam protection | No | Yes |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Multiple ad types with their own filters, Shortcodes for ad archive, single ad and form, Email notification to recipients on new application, Application manager capability set, Security nonce on application forms, Attachment links on applications, Paid add-on updates through a licence key ($) | Site stats dashboard, Brute force login protection, Photon image CDN, Social sharing buttons, Related posts, Newsletter and blog subscriptions, XML sitemaps, VideoPress video hosting ($), Secure sign-on through WordPress.com |
| Integrations | ||
| Payment | — | PayPal ($) |
| — | MailPoet | |
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Polylang | — |
| Other | ApplyOnline add-on update server ($) | Akismet, WordPress.com |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | Yes |
| External services | — | jetpack.wordpress.com, api.bruteprotect.com, public-api.wordpress.com, www.sandbox.paypal.com, www.paypal.com, api-m.sandbox.paypal.com, api.paypal.com, v0.wordpress.com, videopress.com, widgets.wp.com, pixel.wp.com, subscribe.wordpress.com |
| Blocks | — | 60 |
| Shortcodes | 7 | 60 |
| Custom tables | — | 1 |