Tally is a great form builder, known for its generous free tier and Notion-like builder. However, if you’re looking for a spam-free, cost-effective solution - one that fits your workflow and is developer friendly - Form-Data stands out as a powerful alternative.
Form-Data lets you build forms your way: using our simple form builder, declarative .fd files, or by connecting your own HTML forms directly to our backend. Only valid submissions are counted towards your quota. With unlimited forms and fields, advanced spam protection, and a wide range of integrations, Form-Data is designed for both creators and developers who want more control and fewer surprises.
| Feature | Form-Data | Tally |
|---|---|---|
Monthly subscription | 🛈 Basic use with no monthly subscription. Addons available starting from $4/month | 🛈 Generous free tier. Pro feature starting from $29/month |
Pricing | 🛈 $9.5 for 1000 lifetime credits. | 🛈 Free tier with unlimited submissions. |
Spam not counted towards quota | ✅ Not counted | 🚫 Counted |
Teams | ✅ Addon, $4/month for unlimited users | ✅ Plans starting from $29/month for unlimited users |
Unlimited forms | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
Unlimited fields per form | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
Remove branding | ✅ Addon, $4/month | ✅ starting from $29/month |
Link preview | ✅ Addon, $4/month | ✅ starting from $29/month |
Workspaces | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ starting from $29/month |
Add logo or cover image | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Embed forms | ✅ Multiple options | ✅ Multiple options |
Integrations | ✅ Zapier, webhooks | ✅ Zapier, webhooks, some native integrations |
Email notifications | ✅ Unlimited recipients | ☑️ Only to yourself |
Email auto-response to user | ✅ Included | ✅ starting from $29/month |
Send emails from custom domain | ✅ Addon $4/month | ✅ starting from $29/month |
Redirect after submission | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Country detection | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Email validation | ✅ Addon $4/month | ✅ $89/month |
Zapier integration | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Webhooks | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
File upload | ✅ Addon $4/month | ✅ Included up to 10MB/file |
Submissions data retention | ✅ Included | ✅ $89/month |
Why choose Form-Data as an alternative to Tally?
Form-Data gives you pro-level form features without locking you into a monthly subscription. With our one-time credit model and affordable add-ons starting at just $4/month, you get full flexibility - only pay for what you use, and never for spam submissions.
Unlike Tally, features like unlimited email notifications, redirect after submission, and team collaboration don’t require a $29/month plan. Whether you’re working solo or with a team, Form-Data keeps your forms powerful, your costs predictable, and your setup lightweight.