The best HeroTofu alternative
A form backend with anti-spam, file uploads, and integrations. Here’s how FormLoom compares — honestly, including where HeroTofu wins — and how to switch.
FormLoom vs HeroTofu
| Feature | FormLoom | HeroTofu |
|---|---|---|
| Free submissions / mo | 250 | No free tier |
| Free storage | Forever — no expiry | Limited free |
| Free file uploads | ||
| Free webhook | ||
| MCP server | ||
| llms.txt | ||
| Free dashboard | Full | Full |
| Spam protection | AI spam score + honeypot + captcha, on by default | Built-in anti-spam |
| Paid entry (~10k/mo) | $18/mo | $8/mo |
Why switch
- Free limits are tight — FormLoom's 250/mo forever-storage free tier is durable.
- No MCP server, llms.txt, or codegen for AI coding tools.
- FormLoom adds a 0–100 AI spam score and a typed SDK.
Where HeroTofu wins
HeroTofu has good built-in anti-spam and supports file uploads with a competitive entry price.
Migrating from HeroTofu
- 1Create a FormLoom form to get your access key (the form id).
- 2Replace your HeroTofu 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 limits are tight — FormLoom's 250/mo forever-storage free tier is durable.