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FormBackend: A Formspree Alternative

If you’re looking for a Formspree alternative, you’re probably running into one of a few common frustrations: the free tier is too limited, basic features are locked behind expensive plans, or you need something that’s easier to manage without digging into code.

FormBackend is a form endpoint service like Formspree. You write the HTML form, point it at a unique URL, and we handle submissions, spam filtering, email notifications, and integrations. The key difference is what you get for the price.

Quick comparison

FormBackend Formspree
Free plan 50 submissions/mo, 1 form 50 submissions/mo, unlimited forms
Cheapest paid plan $5/mo (1,000 submissions) $15/mo (200 submissions)
Mid-tier plan $14/mo (5,000 submissions) $30/mo (2,000 submissions)
File uploads From $5/mo (250MB) From $15/mo (1GB)
Auto-response emails From $5/mo From $30/mo
Custom redirects From $5/mo From $15/mo
Spam protection All plans All plans
Submission export All plans From $15/mo
Integrations From $5/mo From $15/mo

Where FormBackend does better

More submissions for less money

This is the biggest difference. FormBackend’s $5/month plan includes 1,000 submissions per month. Formspree’s cheapest paid plan is $15/month and includes just 200 submissions. That’s 5x more submissions at one-third the price.

At the mid-tier level, FormBackend gives you 5,000 submissions for $14/month, while Formspree offers 2,000 for $30/month.

Features included at lower price points

Formspree locks several features behind their higher-priced plans that FormBackend includes earlier:

  • Auto-response emails: FormBackend includes these from $5/month. On Formspree, you need the $30/month Professional plan.
  • Submission export: Available on all FormBackend plans. Formspree requires a paid plan.
  • Custom redirects: Included from FormBackend’s $5/month plan. Formspree requires $15/month.
  • Webhooks and integrations: Available from $5/month on FormBackend. Formspree gates these behind paid plans.

Built-in integrations

FormBackend comes with native integrations for Slack, Google Sheets, Notion, Discord, Airtable, and more. You can also use webhooks to send submissions to any URL, or connect via Zapier for access to thousands of apps.

Spam protection on every plan

Every FormBackend plan includes automatic spam filtering. You can add Cloudflare Turnstile, hCaptcha, or reCAPTCHA for extra protection. Formspree offers similar spam filtering, though advanced spam controls and honeypot fields are restricted to their more expensive plans.

Personal support

FormBackend is a smaller, independent product. When you email support, you hear back from a real person quickly. Formspree restricts email support to paid plans only.

Where Formspree does better

Being honest: Formspree has advantages too.

  • Unlimited forms on every plan, including Free. FormBackend limits forms per plan (1 on Free, 2 on Simple, 10 on Freelancer).
  • React library: Formspree offers @formspree/react for tighter React integration. FormBackend works with React via standard HTML forms and fetch/AJAX.
  • CLI tool: Formspree has a CLI for local development and testing.
  • Larger team plan: Formspree’s Business plan ($90/month) supports 20,000 submissions and unlimited team members.

Who should switch

FormBackend is the better choice if:

  • You need more submissions on a budget. The pricing difference is significant, especially at the $5-15/month range.
  • You want features without upsells. Auto-responses, exports, custom redirects, and integrations are available on FormBackend’s cheapest paid plan.
  • You’re building sites for clients. Agencies and freelancers can use FormBackend’s custom email templates and whitelabel options to deliver professional-looking form handling.
  • You want straightforward pricing. No surprises about what’s included.

Who should stay with Formspree

Formspree may be the better fit if:

  • You need unlimited forms on a free plan. FormBackend’s free plan is limited to one form.
  • You heavily use the React ecosystem and want a dedicated React library for form handling.
  • You need 20,000+ submissions/month and are comfortable with $90+/month pricing.

How to switch

Switching is simple since both services work the same way. You write the HTML form and change the action URL.

  1. Create a FormBackend account (free)
  2. Create a new form and copy your unique URL
  3. Replace the Formspree URL in your form’s action attribute with the FormBackend URL
  4. Submit a test entry to verify it works

Your form HTML stays exactly the same. Only the URL changes.

<!-- Before (Formspree) -->
<form action="https://formspree.io/f/your-id" method="POST">

<!-- After (FormBackend) -->
<form action="https://www.formbackend.com/f/your-id" method="POST">

Get started

Sign up free and try it out. If you’re on a paid plan and not happy after the first month, we’ll refund your money.

Want help migrating? Email us at hello@formbackend.com.

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