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Best form backends for static sites

Verified June 2026

Static sites can't run server code, so the form must POST to a hosted backend. The best options are framework-agnostic, work from plain HTML, and don't lock you to a host.

  1. 1

    FormLoom

    our pick

    Works from plain HTML or any framework, forever storage, MCP + codegen for AI tools.

  2. 2

    Basin

    Developer-friendly with strong spam filtering and free webhooks.

    Basin alternative
  3. 3

    Formspree

    Mature, host-agnostic, large integration catalog.

    Formspree alternative
  4. 4

    Getform

    File uploads on free, clean builder UI.

    Getform alternative
  5. 5

    Netlify Forms

    Zero-config — but only if you host on Netlify.

    Netlify Forms alternative

How we ranked these

  • Host independence
  • Plain-HTML support
  • Storage permanence
  • Spam protection

FAQ

Yes — that's the point. A static page POSTs directly to the backend from the browser.

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Best form backends for static sites (2026) — honest, ranked comparison · FormLoom