Comparing Static Forms to Forminit
Compare Static Forms with Forminit for adding forms to your static site.
Static Forms
HTML forms that just work
Partial free
Overview
Privacy-friendly CAPTCHA options including Cloudflare Turnstile and Altcha
+ Pros
- 60-second setup
- reCAPTCHA & Altcha spam protection
- GDPR-ready
- file uploads
- CSV export
- AI auto-reply
- 2.5M+ forms processed
− Cons
- Limited free tier (500/month)
- branding on free plan
- email-only on free plan
Forminit
The #1 Form API for every form you ship
Partial free
Overview
Formerly Getform.io; rebranded January 2026; strong developer focus
+ Pros
- Headless form backend
- file uploads (25MB)
- webhooks
- AI Skills for LLM integration
- 10+ years operating
- GDPR-compliant
- UTM tracking
− Cons
- Limited free tier
- requires API key management
- block-based field model may feel opinionated