The best FormBackend alternative
A form backend with an MCP server for managing forms, aimed at developers. Here’s how FormLoom compares — honestly, including where FormBackend wins — and how to switch.
FormLoom vs FormBackend
| Feature | FormLoom | FormBackend |
|---|---|---|
| Free submissions / mo | 250 | 50 |
| Free storage | Forever — no expiry | Retained |
| Free file uploads | ||
| Free webhook | ||
| MCP server | ||
| llms.txt | ||
| Free dashboard | Full | Full |
| Spam protection | AI spam score + honeypot + captcha, on by default | Honeypot + reCAPTCHA |
| Paid entry (~10k/mo) | $18/mo | $14/mo |
Why switch
- Their MCP manages forms; FormLoom's get_snippet generates framework-correct code with a provisioned key — the wedge.
- Free tier is 50/mo vs 250/mo.
- FormLoom ships a free webhook and forever storage even on free.
Where FormBackend wins
FormBackend ships an MCP server — credit where due. But it's a form-management MCP ('list my forms', 'read submissions'), not a codegen MCP that wires framework-correct client code into your repo.
Migrating from FormBackend
- 1Create a FormLoom form to get your access key (the form id).
- 2Replace your FormBackend endpoint URL (or SDK key) with FormLoom's.
- 3Keep your existing form markup — only the action/key changes.
- 4Redeploy and submit a test; new submissions land in FormLoom.
FAQ
Yes — FormLoom matches the core form-backend functionality and adds 250 free submissions/mo, permanent storage, AI spam scoring, and an MCP server for AI coding tools. Their MCP manages forms; FormLoom's get_snippet generates framework-correct code with a provisioned key — the wedge.