Form builder comparison · 2026

Formiqa vs Tally

Tally and Formiqa are both affordable, developer-friendly form builders with generous free tiers. The key differences: Formiqa has dedicated file storage on Cloudflare R2 (not Google Drive), native email notifications on every plan, and a purpose-built submission dashboard. Tally has a Notion-style block editor and higher submission volume on its free tier.

No credit cardFree forever planNo per-response fees
Quick verdict

Which one should you use?

Choose Formiqa if
  • Teams collecting file uploads who can't route to Google Drive
  • Anyone needing email notifications without Zapier or Make
  • Teams who want a real submission dashboard for managing responses
  • Users who prefer a traditional sidebar drag-and-drop builder
Choose Tally if
  • Notion users who want the same familiar block editor experience
  • Teams that need unlimited submission volume on the free tier
  • Builders who prefer keyboard-driven, block-based form creation
Why teams switch

Where Tally falls short.

File uploads route through Google Drive

When respondents upload files on a Tally form, those files land in your Google Drive. This ties your storage quota to form responses and can prompt respondents to sign into Google — the same friction as Google Forms.

No native email notifications on free

Tally's free plan doesn't include email alerts when someone submits a form. To get notified, you need to set up a Zapier or Make integration — adding setup complexity and potential ongoing cost.

Submission management is basic

Tally's response view shows submissions in a simple list. There's no purpose-built dashboard for filtering, searching, or managing submissions at scale. Formiqa's dashboard is designed specifically for response management.

Tally branding visible on free forms

Free Tally forms display a 'Powered by Tally' footer on every submission. While expected at the free tier, it can undermine professional presentation when sending forms to clients or partners.

Feature comparison

Formiqa vs Tally.

Feature
Formiqa
Recommended
Tally
Competitor
Free submissions
10 per form / month
Unlimited (daily caps apply)
File upload storage
Dedicated — Cloudflare R2
Routes to Google Drive
Free storage
1 GB dedicated
Depends on Google Drive quota
Email notifications
Native — all plans
Requires Zapier on free
Submission dashboard
Purpose-built dashboard
Basic response view
CSV export
Pro plan ($26.90)
Pro plan ($29)
Custom branding
Pro plan ($26.90)
Pro plan ($29)
Watermark on free
Pro price
$26.90 / month
$29 / month
15+ field types
Conditional logic
Pricing

What you actually pay.

Formiqa
$0/ forever
Free plan

5 forms, 10 submissions per form/month, 1 GB dedicated file storage, all 15+ field types, drag-and-drop builder. No credit card required.

$26.90/ month
Pro plan

50 forms, 2,500 submissions per form/month, 10 GB file storage, CSV export, email notifications, custom branding. No per-response fees.

Tally
Free
Free plan

Unlimited forms and submissions (with daily caps). Tally branding. No email notifications. File uploads route to Google Drive.

$29 / month
Pro

Custom domain, remove branding, more file upload options.

$22 / month
Pro (annual)

Same as Pro, billed annually.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is Formiqa or Tally better for file uploads?
Formiqa. Tally routes uploaded files to Google Drive, meaning respondents may need a Google account and files consume your personal quota. Formiqa stores uploads on Cloudflare R2 — dedicated, isolated, encrypted at rest — with 1 GB free and 10 GB on Pro.
How does Tally's free tier compare to Formiqa's?
Tally's free tier offers more submission volume (unlimited with daily caps) but lacks dedicated file storage and native email notifications. Formiqa's free tier caps at 10 submissions per form per month but includes 1 GB of dedicated storage and email notifications out of the box.
Both Pro plans cost around $29/month — which gives more value?
It depends on your priority. Formiqa Pro ($26.90/month) gives 10 GB of dedicated file storage and native email notifications. Tally Pro ($29/month) gives unlimited submissions and a custom domain. If volume is the priority, Tally. If file management and storage matter, Formiqa.
Does Formiqa have a Notion-style editor like Tally?
No. Tally's block-based editor is distinctive and very familiar to Notion users. Formiqa uses a traditional drag-and-drop sidebar builder. If you prefer keyboard-driven block editing, Tally's editor is better suited to that workflow.
Which is better for collecting files from clients?
Formiqa. Uploaded files go to dedicated Cloudflare R2 storage, respondents don't need any account to upload, and files are accessible directly from the submission dashboard. With Tally, files land in Google Drive and require additional setup to manage.
Made the switch

Stop overpaying for Tally.

Formiqa gives you the essentials — drag-and-drop builder, file uploads, submission dashboard — at a flat monthly rate. No per-response surprises.