Formsite vs Hello Bar

Formsite is an online form builder for creating forms, surveys, questionnaires, polls, ecommerce pages, and secure data-collection sites. Its drag-and-drop builder has over 100 customizable templates and 40 question types. Forms can span multiple pages and use logic and calculations based on form fields. Users can share forms through secure links or embed them in websites; forms are responsive on desktops, tablets, and phones. Formsite supports file uploads and payment collection through PayPal, Braintree, Authorize.net, and Stripe. Listed integrations include Salesforce, Google Drive and Sheets, Dropbox, Mailchimp, Slack, Box, OneDrive, Zapier, Amazon S3, DocuSign, and Google Calendar. API access supports interaction with forms and results, and API or Server Post integration can send data to another server. Formsite says stored account data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 and secure connections use SHA-256 RSA over TLS. It states PCI 4.0 compliance and routine PCI scans, and says its servers are hosted in the United States on Amazon Web Services. The free plan has 5 forms, 10 results per form, and 50MB of file space; a 14-day trial is also listed.

Hello Bar is a web platform for creating and deploying embeddable JavaScript elements, including bars and popups, to engage visitors and collect leads. Placements also include modals, corner units, on-site notifications, full-page takeovers, and inline units. A drag-and-drop builder offers templates, custom CSS, and automatic brand matching. Targeting can use visitor geography, campaign, date and time, visit history, device type, or page. The platform includes A/B and split testing, reporting, and analytics, with connections to GA4 and other analytics platforms. Listed integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Shopify, Slack, Webhooks, and Zapier; captured leads can be routed to email, CRM tools, and Slack through integrations. The free Starter plan includes 5,000 lifetime views. Growth costs $39 per month billed annually and includes 50,000 popup views per month and three seats. Premium is $69 per month billed annually, and Elite is $129 per month billed annually. Agency or Enterprise has custom pricing for multiple sites, higher view volume, and dedicated support. Hello Bar was founded in 2012.