The best Typeform alternative
A polished conversational form builder — different product category, but people compare. Here’s how FormLoom compares — honestly, including where Typeform wins — and how to switch.
FormLoom vs Typeform
| Feature | FormLoom | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| Free submissions / mo | 250 | 10 |
| Free storage | Forever — no expiry | Limited |
| 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 |
| Paid entry (~10k/mo) | $18/mo | $25/mo |
Why switch
- Typeform is a hosted form builder, not a backend for your own code.
- FormLoom is for developers who want their own markup with a backend — and it's far cheaper.
- Free tier is only ~10 responses/mo.
Where Typeform wins
Typeform's conversational, one-question-at-a-time UX and design polish are best-in-class for surveys and lead-gen experiences. That's a different job than a code-first form backend.
Migrating from Typeform
- 1Create a FormLoom form to get your access key (the form id).
- 2Replace your Typeform 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. Typeform is a hosted form builder, not a backend for your own code.