By Formlite Team · 6 min read
Why Teams Switch from Typeform
Typeform is a powerful tool, but many teams find themselves paying $25–$83/month for features they don't use. If you're primarily collecting basic information (contact details, feedback, registrations), you're likely overpaying.
Cost Comparison
Typeform Basic ($25/mo) gives you 100 responses/month. Formlite Pro ($12/mo) gives you unlimited responses. That's a 52% cost reduction with no response limits.
Common Migration Reasons
- Cost: Typeform gets expensive as you scale
- Complexity: Too many features create cognitive overhead
- Speed: Building forms takes longer than it should
- Response limits: Hitting the 100/month cap on Basic plan
What Transfers (and What Doesn't)
Works in Formlite
- • Text, email, number fields
- • Multiple choice questions
- • Dropdown selects
- • Rating scales
- • File uploads (Pro)
- • Email notifications
- • Custom branding
- • Multi-step forms
Not Yet Supported
- • Payment collection
- • Complex logic jumps
- • Calculator fields
- • Video questions
- • Hidden fields
- • Zapier (coming soon)
Most teams don't use these features. Check if you actually need them!
The Honest Switching Process
Let's be clear: there's no automatic migration tool. You'll need to manually rebuild your forms in Formlite. Here's what that looks like:
Before You Switch
- Audit your Typeform forms—how many are actively collecting responses?
- Check if you use advanced features (logic jumps, payments, Zapier)
- Export all Typeform responses as CSV (you'll need to save this)
- Note your branding (colors, logos) to recreate in Formlite
- Test Formlite first—build one form to see if it fits your workflow
The Switch (Manual Rebuild)
- Sign up for Formlite (free tier available)
- Manually rebuild your forms in Formlite—no auto-import available
- Test each form thoroughly with sample submissions
- Update links/embeds on your website to point to new forms
- Set up email notifications (if you had them in Typeform)
After Switching
- Run both Typeform and Formlite in parallel for 1-2 weeks
- Monitor for any issues or missing features you didn't anticipate
- Update internal docs with new form links
- Once confident, cancel Typeform (but keep exported data)
Recreating Your Forms in Formlite
Formlite's interface is simpler than Typeform's. Here's how the builder differs:
| Task | Typeform | Formlite |
|---|---|---|
| Add question | Click + button, choose from sidebar | Click + button, select type |
| Edit text | Click field, edit in sidebar | Click inline to edit |
| Reorder questions | Drag and drop | Drag and drop |
| Publish form | Click Publish, configure settings | Click Publish (instant) |
Handling Integrations
If you're using Typeform's integrations, here are your options in Formlite:
- Email notifications: Built-in (works out of the box)
- Webhooks: Coming in Q1 2025
- Google Sheets: Export to CSV, import to Sheets
- Slack: Use email-to-Slack for now
- Zapier: Planned for Q2 2025
How Long Does It Take?
Rebuilding forms manually takes time. Here's a realistic timeline:
Time Estimate
Expect 15-30 minutes per form depending on complexity. If you have 10 active forms, budget 3-5 hours for the rebuild. Simple contact forms are quick, but multi-step surveys with conditional logic take longer.
When NOT to Switch
Formlite isn't for everyone. You should probably stay on Typeform if:
- ✗ You rely heavily on Zapier integrations (we don't have this yet)
- ✗ You need complex logic jumps or conditional branching
- ✗ You use payment collection in your forms
- ✗ You have 20+ active forms and can't spare 10+ hours rebuilding
- ✗ Your team is already comfortable with Typeform and sees no issues
Formlite is a good fit if: You have 5-10 simple-to-moderate forms, you're frustrated by Typeform's pricing or complexity, and you value a faster, simpler builder. We're ideal for contact forms, feedback surveys, event registrations, and lead capture—not complex calculators or payment flows.
Final Tips
- ✓ Test Formlite with one form before committing
- ✓ Export all Typeform data as CSV before canceling
- ✓ Run both tools in parallel for 2-3 weeks minimum
- ✓ Don't cancel Typeform until you're 100% confident
- ✓ Keep your archived Typeform data—you paid for it!
Questions about switching? Email us at support@formlite.app—we'll give you an honest answer about whether Formlite is right for your use case.