The best Netlify Forms alternative
Built-in form handling for sites hosted on Netlify — zero setup if you're already there. Here’s how FormLoom compares — honestly, including where Netlify Forms wins — and how to switch.
FormLoom vs Netlify Forms
| Feature | FormLoom | Netlify Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Free submissions / mo | 250 | 100 |
| Free storage | Forever — no expiry | Retained |
| Free file uploads | ||
| Free webhook | ||
| MCP server | ||
| llms.txt | ||
| Free dashboard | Full | Minimal |
| Spam protection | AI spam score + honeypot + captcha, on by default | Honeypot + reCAPTCHA |
| Paid entry (~10k/mo) | $18/mo | $19/mo |
Why switch
- Only 100 free submissions/mo, then it gets expensive fast (~$19 for 1,000).
- Locks you to Netlify hosting — FormLoom works on any host.
- No MCP server or AI-tool codegen.
Where Netlify Forms wins
If you already host on Netlify, Forms is effectively zero-config — no external service to add. That convenience is real.
Migrating from Netlify Forms
- 1Create a FormLoom form to get your access key (the form id).
- 2Replace your Netlify Forms 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. Only 100 free submissions/mo, then it gets expensive fast (~$19 for 1,000).