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Formspree vs Tally
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
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Tally
The simplest way to create beautiful, professional forms in seconds. Unlimited forms, unlimited submissions, forever free. Just start typing - no coding needed.
Signals score: 4.3 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit tally.soPricing, 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: Unlimited forms and submissions, subject to fair usage guidelines. File Upload blocks are capped at 10 MB per file on the free plan.
- Paid plan
- A: Not stated.
- B: Pro $24/mo billed monthly, or yearly at two months off. Business $74/mo, which adds data retention controls, email verification and 90-day version history. No yearly Business price shown.
- 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: No account needed to start building a form; an account is optional.
- 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 Tally branding; removing it is a Pro feature.
- 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: Data is stored on servers in the EU and shared with hosting and IT service providers. After account deletion: account data kept 90 days, payment data 7 years, usage data 2 years.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08 (Formspree) and 2026-11-01 (Tally). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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