Build forms and surveys you actually own
Form builders gate response counts and branding behind ever-pricier tiers. These self-hosted alternatives collect unlimited responses for a single payment.
Tools that solve this
Formforge
Typeform-style forms with unlimited responses, file uploads and CSV export — self-hosted.
$29/mo
Quizcraft
Self-hosted quiz builder with branching, server-side scoring, email-gate lead capture and CSV export.
$25+/mo
Hearback
Self-hosted feedback + NPS widget with an inbox, dashboard and CSV export — unlimited responses.
$32/mo
Pulsecheck
One-question surveys by link, email or widget with instant detractor alerts, self-hosted.
$224+/mo
How to build forms and surveys with Formforge
Buy once on Whop
One-time $99 for the packaged one-click installer, plus updates and setup support.
Build your form
Drag fields into order, pick single-page or one-question-per-screen, set your accent color.
Share or embed
Send /f/your-slug or copy the iframe snippet. Responses land in your inbox — unlimited, exportable to CSV.
What it costs
| App | You pay | Subscription it replaces |
|---|---|---|
| Formforge | $99 once | Typeform — $29/mo (~$348/yr) |
| Quizcraft | $29 once | Typeform — $25+/mo (~$300/yr) |
| Hearback | $79 once | Hotjar — $32/mo (~$384/yr) |
| Pulsecheck | $29 once | Delighted — $224+/mo (~$2688/yr) |
Honest answers
Is there a free option?
Yes. Formforge — like every app in the suite — has a free, MIT-licensed MVP on GitHub (https://github.com/bensblueprints/form-builder-mvp). Buying gets you the signed installer, one-click setup and updates; the source is free forever.
Which one should I pick?
Pick by where you want the software to live. Formforge, Hearback are desktop apps — everything runs locally on your machine, so your files stay private and the app works offline; Quizcraft, Pulsecheck are self-hosted web apps — you run them on your own server or VPS, so your team can log in from anywhere while the data stays yours. Either way, every option here is a one-time purchase with MIT-licensed source on GitHub.
Are these really one-time?
Yes. Every app on this page is a single payment — Formforge is $99, Quizcraft is $29, Hearback is $79, Pulsecheck is $29. No renewal, no seats, no usage meter. The apps keep working even if you never pay again.
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