Formlite vs Tally: Which Simple Form Builder Wins?
Both are simpler alternatives to Typeform. Here's how they compare.
Quick Summary
Choose Formlite if:
- You want the simplest possible form builder
- You don't need calculations or payments
- You prefer a more affordable Pro plan
- You value minimalism over features
Choose Tally if:
- You want unlimited forms on the free plan
- You need file uploads without paying
- You require payment collection in forms
- You like Notion-style interfaces
Pricing Comparison
Formlite
Free Plan
- • 3 active forms
- • 100 responses/month
- • Basic features
Pro: €12/month
- • Unlimited forms
- • Unlimited responses
- • Remove branding
- • Priority support
Tally
Free Plan
- • Unlimited forms
- • Unlimited responses
- • File uploads
- • Basic calculations
Pro: $29/month
- • Everything in Free
- • Remove branding
- • Custom domains
- • Priority support
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Formlite | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ||
| Unlimited Forms (Free) | 3 forms | |
| Price (Pro/month) | €12 | $29 |
| Unlimited Responses | Pro | Free |
| Question Types | 10+ | 15+ |
| File Uploads | Pro | Free |
| Custom Branding | ||
| Remove Branding | Pro | Pro |
| Conditional Logic | Roadmap | |
| Payment Collection | ||
| Calculations | ||
| Email Notifications | ||
| Analytics Dashboard | ||
| Export Responses | Pro | Free |
| Multi-Step Forms | ||
| Setup Time | <1 min | 2-3 min |
| Learning Curve | Minimal | Easy |
| Notion-style Blocks |
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your needs. Formlite is better if you want the absolute simplest builder and don't need advanced features. Tally is better if you want more features for free (unlimited forms, file uploads, calculations). Both are great alternatives to expensive tools like Typeform.
Tally's free plan is more generous (unlimited forms and responses). However, Formlite Pro (€12/month) is cheaper than Tally Pro ($29/month) if you need to remove branding or get priority support.
No. Tally has more features including payment collection, calculations, conditional logic, and file uploads on the free plan. Formlite focuses on simplicity and covers the core 80% of use cases.
Formlite is slightly simpler with a more streamlined interface. Tally uses a Notion-style block editor which is intuitive but has more options. Both are easier than Typeform or Google Forms.
Only if you find Tally's feature set overwhelming and want something simpler. If you're using Tally's advanced features (calculations, payments, logic), stick with Tally. If you only use basic forms, Formlite might be a better fit.