Forminit vs forms.app

Forminit is a headless form backend API for developers who want to build their own form interface and send submissions to a service for processing. It handles server-side validation, storage, notifications, file uploads, webhooks, spam controls, and integrations. Validation covers typed fields such as email, phone, URL, date, rating, and country code formats. Individual uploads can be up to 25 MB, while the Free plan includes 100 MB of file storage. The JavaScript SDK captures marketing attribution details, and listed integrations include Google Sheets, Zapier, Make, Slack, Discord, and custom webhooks. Forminit lists support for web frameworks, site builders, WordPress, and mobile submissions through its plain HTTP API. The Free plan costs nothing and allows one form, 100 submissions per month, and an unlimited submission archive. Pro is $16 a month, billed $190 billed yearly; Business is $50 a month, billed $594 billed yearly. Yearly plans cost $190 a year and $594 a year, respectively. Forminit states that data is hosted in AWS Ireland, encrypted at rest and in transit, and that it complies with GDPR and UK GDPR.

forms.app is a web-based form builder designed for teams. Users can start with more than 5,000 customizable templates or use AI to generate forms, question alternatives, answer options, and response insights. Forms can collect responses and payments, and can be shared through unique links, website embeds, or pop-ups. Team tools include folders, form management, and invitations with granular access. Mobile apps are listed as a product resource. The Free plan costs $0 forever without a credit card and includes up to five forms, 10 MB of file storage, and unlimited responses, views, questions, and team members. Paid plans start at $19/mo (annual). Support is available through an online form, live chat, and a help center. The maker is forms.app, founded in 2018, with headquarters listed in the United Kingdom; the facts also identify Forms App OÜ as made and hosted in Tallinn, Estonia. The service states compliance or certification for GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, CCPA, OWASP, and PCI DSS.