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Indie alternatives to Google Forms
6 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Forms does, 5 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognito Forms | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Fillout | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| HeyForm | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| OpnForm | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Youform | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Paperform | Paid | – | – | Web |
The alternatives
1. Cognito Forms
Online form builder with calculations and workflows
An online form builder with calculations, conditional logic, payments, e-signatures and approval workflows.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Forms?
Yes. 5 of the 6 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Cognito Forms, Fillout, HeyForm, OpnForm and 1 more.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Forms?
HeyForm and OpnForm are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Forms?
Yes: HeyForm and OpnForm can run on your own server.
What makes these alternatives to Google Forms “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Forms.
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