The best FormBold alternative
An affordable form backend with a generous-looking free tier and templated integrations. Here’s how FormLoom compares — honestly, including where FormBold wins — and how to switch.
FormLoom vs FormBold
| Feature | FormLoom | FormBold |
|---|---|---|
| Free submissions / mo | 250 | 500 |
| 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 | $9/mo |
Why switch
- No MCP server, llms.txt, or framework codegen — the AI-tool channel is uncontested.
- FormLoom adds AI spam scoring on by default and a typed SDK.
- FormLoom's forever-storage promise is explicit and contract-level.
Where FormBold wins
FormBold has a generous free tier (500/mo) and includes uploads and a webhook on free — a real, competitive free funnel we respect.
Migrating from FormBold
- 1Create a FormLoom form to get your access key (the form id).
- 2Replace your FormBold 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. No MCP server, llms.txt, or framework codegen — the AI-tool channel is uncontested.