Tally replaces 7 paid apps

One genuinely free tool, 7 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

Tally $0→replaces $268/mothey host it📝 forms
the facts, verified

licenseproprietary, free

runstheir cloud

installHosted signup

dataForms and submissions live in Tally's cloud; submissions export as CSV or sync to Google Sheets

setup✓ installs clean

facts verified 2026-08-10

what it lets you cancel
HeyflowKINDA$102.71/mo

Multi-page forms, calculations, conditional logic, and result pages are free; removing the branding is not

the catchTally supports multi-page logic and calculations for free, but custom domains, branding removal, and detailed drop-off analytics are paid and its layout freedom is narrower than Heyflow's.

the verdict →all Heyflow alternatives →
TypeformKINDA$39/mo

A generous hosted form builder with logic and unlimited responses; branding is the upsell

the catchIts free product is generous, but the presentation is less distinctly one-question-at-a-time and branding, custom domains and some team controls are paid.

the verdict →all Typeform alternatives →
PaperformKINDA$29/mo

The closest free document-like form editor; branding and custom domains are the tax

the verdict →
involve.meKINDA$29/mo

A very generous free form builder; branding and custom domains are the tax

the catchTally handles quizzes, logic, and calculations cleanly, but result segmentation, funnel analytics, custom domains, and branding control are much lighter or paid compared with involve.me.

the verdict →all involve.me alternatives →
YouformYES$29/mo

A generous hosted form builder; branding and custom domains are the upsell

the catchTally is a generous hosted substitute, but custom domains, branding removal, and some advanced presentation controls are paid rather than included.

the verdict →all Youform alternatives →
OutgrowKINDA$22/mo

Calculations and conditional result pages are free; removing Tally branding is not

the catchTally includes calculations and conditional pages, but it is weaker at personalized result experiences, lead-segment analytics, and removing vendor branding without payment.

the verdict →all Outgrow alternatives →
FomrKINDA$17/mo

A generous hosted form builder with logic and unlimited responses; branding is the upsell

the catchTally installs cleanly and permits unlimited free responses, but removing Tally branding, using a custom domain, and deeper visual customization require a paid plan.

the verdict →all Fomr alternatives →

last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $3,216/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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