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Formspree vs Paperform
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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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.ioB
Paperform
Create forms and surveys, take payments, automate workflows and send documents for signing, all from one easy, doc‑style form builder FOR FREE
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit paperform.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: 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.”
- B: Free plan ($0, free forever): 30 submissions per month, 5,000 automation credits per month, 200 workflow steps per month, 3 signed documents per month, one workspace.
- Paid plan
- A: Not stated.
- B: In USD before tax: Pro $49 per month billed annually ($59 monthly); Business $124 per month billed annually ($149 monthly); Enterprise custom. Paid plans have a 7-day free trial.
- Signup
- A: 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.”
- B: An account is implied: new accounts start on a Pro trial and can switch to Free from the billing page. Exact requirement for building forms not otherwise stated.
- Watermark
- A: 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.”
- B: Free forms show a Paperform badge that cannot be turned off. Paid plans remove it.
- Where files go
- A: 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.”
- B: The privacy policy says information is stored on its servers and may be accessed or stored in the United States, Australia, Singapore or other countries. For form submissions Paperform acts as processor for the form owner. No specific retention period is stated.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08 (Formspree) and 2026-11-01 (Paperform). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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