We built and tested identical multi-step lead capture, payment, and database forms across all three platforms. Here is the unvarnished breakdown of features, integrations, and value.
Native 2-way sync with Airtable, Notion, and SmartSuite. Unlimited free forms and ultra-flexible page layouts.
Super clean doc-like editor, 99% of features available for free, great for indie hackers and creators.
Iconic one-question-at-a-time design and premium enterprise templates, but significantly more expensive.
| Feature | Fillout | Typeform | Tally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Limits | Unlimited forms / 1,000 resp/mo | 10 responses / mo | Unlimited forms & responses |
| Airtable 2-Way Sync | ✔ Native (Update & Create) | ✘ 1-way append only | ✘ 1-way append only |
| Notion Database Integration | ✔ Native 2-Way | ✘ Via Zapier/Webhook | ✔ Native 1-Way |
| Conditional Logic | ✔ Advanced (Multi-rule) | ✔ Visual Logic Map | ✔ Block-based Logic |
| Custom Subdomains / Domains | ✔ Free custom subdomain | ✘ Plus plan ($50/mo) | ✘ Pro plan ($29/mo) |
| Stripe Payment Fee | 0% on paid plans | 0% on paid plans | 5% commission on Free |
| Login / User Portal Forms | ✔ Built-in Auth | ✘ Not available | ✘ Not available |
Fillout was created to solve the exact pain points modern teams face with legacy tools: poor database syncing and prohibitive pricing. Rather than just collecting responses into a flat CSV, Fillout acts as an interactive front-end for your existing databases like Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, or SmartSuite. You can pre-populate fields, allow users to update their existing records securely with magic login links, and build multi-step checkouts in minutes.
Typeform remains the market leader in visual aesthetics. If your primary objective is creating a high-stakes customer feedback survey or a stylish brand quiz where completion rates and buttery-smooth animations matter most, Typeform is unmatched. However, their severe pricing ladder—capping free accounts at just 10 monthly responses and charging up to $83/mo for team features—makes it difficult to justify for lean teams.
Tally revolutionized the form space by introducing a Notion-like text editor. If you know how to type on a blank document, you know how to build a form in Tally. Its free plan is legendary in the indie developer community—offering unlimited forms and responses without paying a single dollar. It lacks deep 2-way database updating, but for simple lead collection, feedback, and clean embeds, it is sensational.
Fillout is the undisputed leader for Airtable. It natively reads linked records, updates existing rows without duplicates, and supports formula lookups directly inside form fields.
Yes. Tally allows unlimited responses on its free plan. Fillout offers up to 1,000 responses per month across unlimited forms completely free.
Typeform caters primarily to mid-market and enterprise marketing teams willing to pay premium prices for brand design consistency, SOC2 compliance, and dedicated enterprise account management.