Productivity and organisation
forms.app: review, pricing, data and alternatives
forms.app lets users create forms, surveys, and questionnaires from a description. It displays questions based on previous answers, collects payments and signatures, and summarizes and exports collected responses. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $19 per month. Access and transparency score: 83/100, #2 of 22 in its category.
| Access | 30/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 20/30 | |
| Trust | 33/40 |
What is forms.app?
forms.app lets users create forms, surveys, and questionnaires from a description. It displays questions based on previous answers, collects payments and signatures, and summarizes and exports collected responses.
According to its documentation, forms.app lets you:
- generate a form from a description
- create surveys and questionnaires
- display questions based on previous answers
- collect payments and signatures
- summarize responses with AI
- export collected responses
We file it under Productivity and organisation, the category of tools to save time every day, and it also overlaps with workflow automation. The category lists 22 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Forms App OÜ, based in United Kingdom. The service launched in 2018, which gives it some track record.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: marketers, small business owners, teachers, and recruiters and HR. The need it covers is simple to state: save time every day.
forms.app is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
- you also work from your phone
- you must keep your data in Europe or on your own machine
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does forms.app cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $19 per month (Basic, monthly equivalent billed annually; USD 29 with monthly billing. Promotional discounts after signing in cannot be verified), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is more expensive than the category median ($15.5 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in the European Union.
Hosting in the European Union makes GDPR compliance easier, without exempting you from reading the terms of use.
Exporting your content: CSV, XLSX, PDF. Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
forms.app runs on: web browser, iPhone and iPad, Android, and API.
The interface is available in 10 languages.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 83/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 30/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 33/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
forms.app against other tools in the productivity and organisation category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| forms.app | Yes | $19 per month | Yes | 83 |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Yes | $9.99 per month | Yes | 83 |
| Pieces | Yes | $18.99 per month | Yes | 78 |
| Tally | Yes | $24 per month | Yes | 78 |
| RescueTime | Yes | $84 per year | Yes | 73 |
| Todoist | Yes | $60 per year | Yes | 73 |
| Manus | Yes | $20 per month | Yes | 71 |
| Scribe | Yes | $23 per month | Yes | 68 |
Verdict
forms.app is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Public API
- Data hosted in the EU
- Established since 2018
- Available on many platforms
Limitations
- More expensive than its category median
Alternatives
- Microsoft 365 Copilotfree tier
- Piecesfree tier
- Tallyfree tier
- RescueTimefree tier
- Todoistfree tier
- Manusfree tier
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Frequently asked questions
Is forms.app free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $19 per month.
Where is forms.app data stored?
According to the publisher, in the European Union.
Does forms.app have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to forms.app?
In the same category: Microsoft 365 Copilot, Pieces, Tally, and RescueTime.
forms.app or Microsoft 365 Copilot: which one to choose?
Forms.app starts at $19 per month, Microsoft 365 Copilot at $9.99 per month and our score is 83/100 for forms.app and 83/100 for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Try both on the same task before paying.
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