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Basin vs Formspree
Both do 1 of the same website tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Basin
Point any form at a Basin endpoint, or build one in Basin. Collect submissions, filter spam, send email, store files, and fire webhooks — no server code.
Signals score: 4.5 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit usebasin.comB
Formspree
Formspree is a form backend, API, and email service for HTML & JavaScript forms. It's the simplest way to embed custom forms on your static website.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit formspree.ioPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free plan: 1 form endpoint, 50 submissions per month, 30-day data retention, basic spam protection, AJAX support and Zapier integration.
- B: The free plan is for testing and development, limited to 50 submissions per month. The page says: “Use Formspree for testing and development, limited to 50 submissions/mo.”
- Paid plan
- A: USD, per month billed yearly (monthly billing also offered). Starter $12.50 (3 forms, 250 submissions). Growth $24.17 (1K submissions). Pro $30.62 (5K submissions). Agency $81.25 (25K submissions). All plans include a 14-day free trial. Overage fees apply.
- B: Not stated.
- Signup
- A: Sign-up buttons and references to a Basin account suggest an account is needed, but the page does not say so outright.
- B: An account is required to use Formspree. The page says: “Create an account at https://formspree.io/register, then pick a plan at https://formspree.io/plans.”
- Watermark
- A: Starter plan emails are Basin-branded. The page does not say whether the free plan carries branding.
- B: Free plans include Formspree branding, which can be replaced on paid plans. The page says: “Replace the Formspree branding with your own, or customize the email markup however you like.”
- Where files go
- A: Privacy policy says it does not store personal information on its servers unless needed to run a service. No retention period for form submissions is stated, and the policy says it does not apply to information customers process through the service. Free plan page lists 30-day data retention.
- B: Form submissions and files are stored on remote servers. The page says: “They'll be stored safely on a remote server and you'll receive links to them in your submission emails.”
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01 (Basin) and 2026-11-08 (Formspree). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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