Formstack vs. Reform

<text-color-grey>The Formstack alternative<text-color-grey> optimized for conversions

Formstack is packed with form and automation tools, but many of its best features — like capturing abandoned submissions, analytics, and conversion optimization—require costly add-ons. <text-color-white>Reform gives you everything built-in, so you can capture more leads, improve form performance, and prevent spam — without extra fees or complexity.<text-color-white>

Product screenshot of formstack vs reform

Is
Formstack
causing your forms to miss conversion opportunities?

Is
Formstack
limiting your conversion potential?

Formstack is packed with features for building forms and automating workflows, <text-color-white>but it’s not designed with lead conversion at top of mind for all plans. <text-color-white>Reform takes a different approach<text-color-white> — helping you capture more qualified leads with forms built for engagement and high-quality data, without any costly add-ons.<text-color-white>

Need better leads, not just more data?

Need better leads, not just more data?

Reform’s built-in lead enrichment fills in details automatically, so you collect high-quality submissions.

Frustrated by response drop-offs?

Frustrated by response drop-offs?

Reform’s conversion-focused design helps keep users engaged and reduces form abandonment.

Overwhelmed by complex workflows?

Overwhelmed by complex workflows?

Formstack is great for automation, but Reform makes it easier to build forms that convert — without extra setup.

Want to keep your data clean?

Want to keep your data clean?

Reform’s advanced spam filtering and real-time email validation help make sure only genuine leads make it through.

Formstack
has limits, and you deserve more

Formstack offers powerful automation and workflow tools, but it’s not built with lead conversion as the priority at all member tiers. <text-color-white>Reform focuses on capturing high-quality leads with smart form design, built-in lead enrichment, and advanced spam filtering — helping you get better results with less effort.<text-color-white>

Formstack
Simple Form Builderq
Yes
Yes
No-Code Customization
Yes
Yes
Custom CSS & Code
Yes
Yes
Responsive & Accessible Forms
Built-In
Built-In
Webhooks & APIs
Full API Access
Full API Access
Spam Prevention
Advanced Filters
reCAPTCHA (Requires Setup)
Abandoned Submissions
Yes
Available With Add-On
Real-Time Email Validation
Included
Available (via XVerify Integration)
Multi-Step Forms
Yes
Yes
A/B Testing
Built-In
Requires External Tool
CRM Integration
Yes
Yes
Analytics & Reporting
Robust
Available With Add-On
Transparent Pricing
Clear & Affordable
Starts at $83/month, Features Limited by Plan
Conversion Optimization Tools
Yes
Available With Add-On
Lead Enrichment
Real-Time
Not Built-In, Requires External Data Sources
Conditional Logic & Routing
Available
Yes
Embedding & Headless Forms
Fully Supported
Supported
Unlimited Responses
Yes
Limited by Plan (Starts at 1,000 per form)

Let’s break down what makes Reform unique

Lead Enrichment

Formstack

Does not offer built-in lead enrichment; requires external integrations to enhance lead data.

Reform

Integrates with contact data providers to auto-fill information, shortening forms and improving lead quality.

Lead Enrichment

Customization

Formstack

Offers no-code customization, but lacks support for advanced CSS, limiting deeper control.

Reform

Provides no-code customization with easy-to-use advanced CSS options for deeper control over form appearance.

Customization

Analytics & A/B Testing

Formstack

Provides analytics only via the paid Conversion Kit add-on and does not have built-in A/B testing (requires Unbounce or Zapier).

Reform

Delivers real-time analytics and A/B testing to optimize performance continuously.

Analytics & A/B Testing

Spam Prevention

Formstack

Uses basic tools like reCAPTCHA for spam prevention, which may require manual setup.

Reform

Uses advanced spam filters to be sure that only genuine leads are captured.

Spam Prevention

Abandoned Submissions

Formstack

Offers Partial Submissions, but this requires the Conversion Kit add-on.

Reform

Automatically captures incomplete submissions so you can follow up on potential leads.

Abandoned Submissions

Qualification

Formstack

Captures lead data but does not include built-in qualification features — users must set up custom workflows for sorting and prioritizing leads.

Reform

Automatically qualifies and segments leads based on customizable rules to make sure only high-quality leads move forward.

Qualification

Routing

Formstack

Supports basic workflow automation, but more complex routing may require additional setup.

Reform

Automatically routes leads to the appropriate team or system based on form responses.

Routing

Multi-Step

Formstack

Supports multi-step forms, but the setup process may require additional configuration compared to Reform.

Reform

Supports multi-step forms natively, allowing for a smoother and more engaging user experience.

Multi-Step

How Reform &
Formstack

are alike

Product screenshot of formstack vs reform
Custom Branding

Custom Branding

Reform and Formstack allow you to customize form design with options like logos, colors, and fonts to match your brand’s style.

Multi-Step Forms Forms

Multi-Step Forms Forms

Reform and Formstack both support multi-step forms, helping break long forms into smaller, more engaging sections.

Conditional Logic

Conditional Logic

Both platforms support conditional logic, letting you personalize form behavior based on user inputs.

Webhooks & APIs

Webhooks & APIs

Both provide full API access and webhook support, allowing integrations with other tools and custom workflows.

Embedding Options

Embedding Options

Reform and Formstack let you embed forms on your website, whether through traditional iframes or advanced headless integration.

CRM & Marketing Integrations

CRM & Marketing Integrations

Both platforms integrate with popular CRM and marketing tools, making it easier to sync form submissions with your workflow.

Reform vs
Formstack
pricing

Basic plan
$15/mo
Includes:
Unlimited responses
Conditional logic
Hide Reform branding on forms
Email support
Custom "Thank you" pages and redirects
Headless forms
Basic integrations (Notion, Google Sheets, Zapier, ConvertKit, etc.)
Pro plan
$35/mo
Includes:
Everything in Basic
Team access
File uploads
Allow respondents to save drafts
See incomplete responses
Custom CSS & Javascript
Pro integrations
Forms Plan
$83
/mo
/yr
Includes:
1 builder user
25 Forms
1,000 stored submissions per form
25,000 total stored submissions
2GB storage
Unlimited form views
Workflows & dynamic task assignment
Custom branding
Suite Plan
$250
/mo
/yr
Includes:
5 builder user
100 Forms
10,000 stored submissions per form
1,000,000 total stored submissions
10GB storage
Includes Forms, Documents, and Sign
Workflows & dynamic task assignment
Advanced automation tools
Enterprise
Custom
/mo
/yr
Includes:
Dedicated customer success manager
Single sign-on (SSO)
Advanced security & compliance options
User-level permissions & account management
Forms Plan
$83
/mo
Includes:
1 builder user
25 Forms
1,000 stored submissions per form
25,000 total stored submissions
2GB storage
Unlimited form views
Workflows & dynamic task assignment
Custom branding
Suite Plan
$250
/mo
Includes:
5 builder user
100 Forms
10,000 stored submissions per form
1,000,000 total stored submissions
10GB storage
Includes Forms, Documents, and Sign
Workflows & dynamic task assignment
Advanced automation tools
Enterprise
Custom
/mo
Includes:
Dedicated customer success manager
Single sign-on (SSO)
Advanced security & compliance options
User-level permissions & account management

Forms that work harder for your business

Why settle for forms that prioritize workflow automation but don’t focus on lead conversion? Formstack is great for process automation, but if your goal is capturing more (and better) leads, .<text-color-white>Reform is built to help you do just that — without the extra complexity or expensive add-ons..<text-color-white>

Keep spam at bay

Reform’s advanced filters go beyond basic reCAPTCHA to be sure that only real leads make it through.

Gain deeper insights

Reform’s real-time lead enrichment fills in missing details automatically, so you get more useful data with fewer form fields.

Full customization, no limits

Reform is designed to maximize conversions, with spam prevention, A/B testing, and analytics built-in.

Designed for multi-step engagement

Create engaging, multi-step forms natively — no complicated workarounds required.

Don't just take our word for it

I've been using Reform for a landing page contact form for the past couple of months - really loving it so far! Super clean product and great support.
Christian

Christian Randløv Schmidt

CTO, reel.energy

Early user of Reform here! Loving the simplicity; I've already switched some things from Typeform to Reform. 👍
Justin Jackson

Justin Jackson

Co-founder, Transistor.fm

Reform is what Typeform should have been: clean, native-feeling forms that are quick and easy to spin up. Reform does the job without a bunch of ceremony.

Derrick from savvycal

Derrick Reimer

Founder, SavvyCal

Reform is amazing! You all ship so fast and the design is absolutely fantastic. In the past I’ve always been apprehensive about sending a form but now I love it 👌
Corey Haines from Conversion Factory

Corey Haines

Co-founder, Conversion Factory

Congrats to Peter and his team on getting Reform launched on PH! We get a ton of value out of the product.
Rob Walling from TinySeed

Rob Walling

Co-founder, MicroConf/TinySeed

FunnelEnvy did a great job improving our conversion forms. They work quickly and don’t need their hand held.
Shelby Stephens

Shelby Stephens

Founder & CEO, GrowthMatch

I’ve been using Reform for a couple months now. Beautiful forms that are easy to brand with company colors and logo. Simple UI. Definitely recommended!
David Hahenberger from Flaming

David Hehenberger

Founder, Flamingo

Reform is a simple, fast forms solution. A no-brainer to reach for anytime I need to (quickly!) throw up a form without hacking around with code. I like that it's customizeable too. Awesome tool!

Brian Casel from ZipMessage

Brian Casel

Founder, ZipMessage

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