Alternatives to HeyForm
Open source conversational form builder
HeyForm ranks #8 of 10 in Form builders, with an Alt Score of 78. It is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and open source with paid hosting from $15/month. 10 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Small businesses, creators, product teams, marketers, HR, support teams, and educators who need to collect data through interactive forms without expensive subscription fees, and who want to self-host or own their form data.
An open-source, conversational form builder (a Typeform-style alternative) with customizable styling, conditional logic, and multiple outcome paths. It includes a template library, AI-assisted form generation, and integrations with tools like Slack, Zapier, Google Sheets, Airtable, and Stripe. Forms are responsive across devices and can be run on HeyForm's cloud or self-hosted for full data ownership.
Start from a template or generate a form with AI, customize its design and question logic, then share it via link or embed. Responses are collected and can flow into connected integrations or be exported for full data control.
Where HeyForm stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Form builders checklist (16 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for HeyForm is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License AGPL-3.0 verified 2026-07-11
GNU AFFERO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
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Pricing model OSS + paid hosting verified 2026-07-11
$15 USD per month billed annually
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Starts at $15/month verified 2026-07-11
$15 USD per month billed annually
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
v3.0.0-rc.9
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Logic jumps / branching Yes verified 2026-07-11
Conditional logic allows you to create dynamic form paths, guiding respondents to relevant pages based on their answers.
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Payments collection Yes verified 2026-07-11
Safely process card payments through your HeyForm.
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File uploads Yes verified 2026-07-11
advanced options like picture choices, date pickers, and file uploads, HeyForm supports a wide array of input types
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Response limits (free) Partial verified 2026-07-11
5k responses per month
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Embeds Yes verified 2026-07-11
Easily embed a HeyForm on any webpage and seamlessly customize it to match your style.
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Webhooks & integrations Yes verified 2026-07-11
Webhooks are a way to receive notifications when a new form submission occurs.
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Quiz / scoring mode Yes verified 2026-07-11
With HeyForm, automate the grading process and provide instant feedback to users, facilitating a seamless evaluation experience.
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Custom branding removal Partial verified 2026-07-11
Remove HeyForm branding
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Self-hostable Yes verified 2026-07-11
Interested in self-hosting HeyForm on your server? Take a look at the self-hosting installation instructions
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Templates Yes verified 2026-07-11
Start with a template. Launch in minutes. Browse ready-made forms for lead generation, feedback, surveys, and more — fully customizable and built for completion.
https://heyform.net/templates
FAQ
Yes. Jotform, Paperform and Tally have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Formbricks — every license claim links its source.