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FormBackend
What it is
FormBackend gives HTML forms an endpoint for receiving submissions, so a website can collect responses without server-side code or a database. It validates submissions, filters spam, and can send or receive email notifications. Forms support unlimited fields, file uploads, custom redirects, and conditional emails based on field values. Submissions can be exported as CSV or read and managed through the API. Native delivery options include Slack, Google Sheets, Discord, and webhook URLs; Zapier connects it to 1,000+ additional apps and requires a Zapier account. Available on the web and through an API, the cloud service offers a Free plan with one form and 50 submissions per month, as well as a separate Free hosted plan with a hosted form builder and unlimited submissions for one form. Paid plans start at $5 a month. FormBackend says submission data can be exported or deleted, and submissions are encrypted in transit with TLS. Its listed hosting subprocessors are USA-based DigitalOcean and AWS S3.
For and against
For
- Handles submissions without server-side code or a database
- Unlimited form fields, file uploads, and custom redirects
- CSV export and API access to submissions
- Native delivery to Slack, Google Sheets, Discord, and webhooks
Against
- Free plan limits users to one form and 50 submissions monthly
- Zapier connections require a separate Zapier account
- Listed hosting subprocessors are based in the USA
The verdict
FormBackend combines form handling, spam filtering, and multiple ways to manage or route submissions. Compare the free-plan limits with the separate hosted option and paid tiers before choosing.
Who it suits
FormBackend suits individuals and site owners who need to collect form submissions without building server-side handling. The free plan is described as suitable for individuals and people trying the service.
Plans and prices
Free
1 form · 50 submissions/month · 10 spam submissions/month · thank-you page customization
Read 4 Oct 2026 · formbackend.com
Free hosted
Hosted form builder · unlimited submissions · spam protection · owner email notifications
Read 4 Oct 2026 · formbackend.com
Simple
2 forms · 1,000 submissions/month · 250 MB file uploads · auto-responses
Read 4 Oct 2026 · formbackend.com
Freelancer
10 forms · 5,000 submissions/month · 1 GB file uploads · conditional email notifications
Read 4 Oct 2026 · formbackend.com
Business
Unlimited forms · 10,000 submissions/month · 10 GB file uploads · whitelabel thank-you page
Read 4 Oct 2026 · formbackend.com
On the record
- Company
- The GDPR page identifies Creativegenius, LLC as the company operating FormBackend.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data access
- Users can export submissions as CSV or read and manage them programmatically through the API.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Data hosting
- The listed subprocessors include DigitalOcean for website and database hosting and AWS S3 for file storage, both identified as USA-based.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Form features
- The service supports unlimited form fields, conditional emails based on field values, custom redirects, and file uploads.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- GDPR and data controls
- FormBackend says users can export or delete submission data, and its DPA describes the customer as data controller and FormBackend as data processor.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Native delivery is available to Slack, Google Sheets, Discord, and webhook URLs; Zapier connects FormBackend to 1,000+ additional apps and requires a Zapier account.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The free plan is described as being for individuals and people trying FormBackend out.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site says submissions are encrypted in transit with TLS; its DPA describes administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards and breach notification within 72 hours of discovery.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Submission handling
- It validates submissions and filters spam automatically, and can send or receive email notifications when forms are submitted.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Submission limits
- The pricing FAQ says FormBackend will notify users before they reach their plan's submission limit and that submissions are not dropped without warning.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site lists support by email at [email protected].formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- FormBackend provides an endpoint for HTML forms and handles submissions without requiring server-side code or a database.formbackend.com · read 4 Oct 2026