The best FormGrid alternative
A form backend with spreadsheet-style submission views and integrations. Here’s how FormLoom compares — honestly, including where FormGrid wins — and how to switch.
FormLoom vs FormGrid
| Feature | FormLoom | FormGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Free submissions / mo | 250 | 100 |
| 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 | reCAPTCHA |
| Paid entry (~10k/mo) | $18/mo | $16/mo |
Why switch
- Free tier is 100/mo vs 250/mo.
- No MCP server or AI-tool codegen.
- FormLoom adds AI spam scoring and a typed SDK.
Where FormGrid wins
FormGrid's spreadsheet-style submission browsing and Google Sheets sync are genuinely nice for non-technical teams.
Migrating from FormGrid
- 1Create a FormLoom form to get your access key (the form id).
- 2Replace your FormGrid 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. Free tier is 100/mo vs 250/mo.