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Indie alternatives to Netlify Forms

4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Netlify Forms does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
BasinFree plan––Web, API
FormcarryFree plan––Web, API
FormspreeFree plan––Web, API
Web3FormsFree plan––Web, API

The alternatives

1. Basin

Form backend with spam filtering

A no-code form backend that collects submissions from your website forms, with spam filtering, notifications and integrations.

Free plan · Web, API · Website ↗

2. Formcarry

Form backend for your HTML forms

A hosted form endpoint that receives submissions from any HTML form, with email notifications, file uploads and spam protection.

Free plan · Web, API · Website ↗

3. Formspree

Form backend for static sites and developers

A form backend that lets you collect form submissions from any HTML form without writing server code.

Free plan · Web, API · Website ↗

4. Web3Forms

Contact forms for static sites without a backend

A form API that sends HTML form submissions straight to your email, with no server code required.

Free plan · Web, API · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Netlify Forms?

Yes. 4 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Basin, Formcarry, Formspree and Web3Forms.

What makes these alternatives to Netlify 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 Netlify Forms.

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