FormBackend
6.6#17 in form api softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitFormBackend vs Forminit
What both publish
| Fact | FormBackend | Forminit |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Native workflow steps include webhooks, Slack, Discord and Google Sheets, while Zapier connects Forminit to more than 8,000 apps. |
| Intended users | The free plan is described as being for individuals and people trying FormBackend out. | Forminit says it is built for developers, agencies, freelancers, startups, and AI/vibe coders who want to control form design while offloading backend work. |
| 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. | Submission data is hosted in AWS Ireland, encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit using HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or higher. |
FormBackend plans
- FreeFree
- Free hostedFree
- Simple$5 a month
- Freelancer$14 a month
- Business$50 a month
Forminit plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$16 a month
- Business$50 a month
- Pro (yearly)$190 a year
- Business (yearly)$594 a year
Pick FormBackend if…
FormBackend suits people who need to collect HTML form submissions without building server-side handling or a database. The free plan is described for individuals and people trying the service.
Pick Forminit if…
Forminit suits developers, agencies, freelancers, startups, and AI/vibe coders who want control over form design without managing form backend functions themselves. It can also suit mobile projects that submit through an HTTP API.