4 alternatives to Typeform
Compare free and open-source solutions before building your own. Check each option’s license, setup, and limitations.
Typeform's manners, minus the monthly rent
LicenseAGPL-3.0+
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted signup or Docker self-hosting
DataForms, logic and responses in MongoDB; queues and cache in Redis; uploads use configured server or object storage
Limitations compared to TypeformIts templates, visual refinement, analytics and integration ecosystem are less polished than Typeform's.
SetupSelf-hosting needs Docker, MongoDB, Redis, mail and persistent storage
Facts verified 2026-08-10
Open-source forms with unlimited respondents; the free self-hosted builder team stops at two
LicenseAGPL-3.0+
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted signup or Docker Compose
DataForm data in PostgreSQL, sessions and queues in Redis, and uploads in local or S3-compatible storage
Limitations compared to TypeformIts conversational presentation, template polish, analytics and integration breadth are less mature than Typeform's.
SetupDocker plus PostgreSQL, Redis, mail, a domain and persistent or object storage
Facts verified 2026-08-10
Conversational forms with serious branching; free to self-host under a fair-source licence
LicenseFSL-1.1-ALv2
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted signup or Docker Compose
ModelsOpenAI blocks and other configured AI or API integrations
DataBots and responses in PostgreSQL; uploaded files in S3-compatible storage
Limitations compared to TypeformIts chatbot-first builder is excellent for branching conversations but weaker for conventional surveys, quizzes, reporting and Typeform-style presentation.
SetupSelf-hosting needs Docker, PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage, SMTP and a public domain
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A generous hosted form builder with logic and unlimited responses; branding is the upsell
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted signup
DataForms and submissions live in Tally's cloud; submissions export as CSV or sync to Google Sheets
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to TypeformIts free product is generous, but the presentation is less distinctly one-question-at-a-time and branding, custom domains and some team controls are paid.
Facts verified 2026-08-10
Updated 2026-08-10 · no paid listings
OhMyFormEveryone still recommends it; the repo was archived in 2024 and the last real code is roughly five years old
SurveyJSThe free part is a JavaScript library; the no-code creator and analytics need paid developer licences
TellFormA once-famous Typeform clone; archived since 2019, which is a long time to trust a form endpoint
| Tool | License | Setup | Platforms | Stars | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeyForm | AGPL-3.0+ | Docker on your server | web, self-hosted | 8,881 | 2026-07 |
| OpnForm | AGPL-3.0+ | Docker on your server | web, self-hosted | 3,500 | 2026-08 |
| Typebot | FSL-1.1-ALv2 | Self-hosted with ongoing maintenance | web, self-hosted | — | — |
| Tally | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web | — | — |
They pay because the form looks good and converts without custom QA. If those points do not matter to you, the options above could save $336 per year.
Is there a free alternative to Typeform?
Yes: HeyForm, OpnForm, Typebot. This page lists 4 free or open-source options. Check the limitations of each.
Should I build my own Typeform?
Our verdict: With trade-offs. A one-question form UI is easy, but Typeform's respondent UX, templates, analytics, integrations, anti-spam, payments, and scale justify a kinda. The complete prompt is on the Typeform page on Vibe Radar.
