HeyForm
Open-source form builder for creating engaging conversational forms and surveys without coding
Overview
HeyForm is an open-source form builder that creates engaging, conversational forms — the kind you’d expect from Typeform, but without the $25-83/month subscription and response limits. The visual builder supports 40+ field types including rating scales, signature fields, date pickers, and file uploads.
Self-hosted HeyForm gives you unlimited forms, unlimited responses, and full control over your form data. For teams collecting leads, running surveys, or building intake forms, HeyForm eliminates the per-response pricing that makes Typeform expensive at scale.
Key Features
- Conversational Forms — One question at a time for higher completion rates
- 40+ Field Types — Text, rating, file upload, signature, date, and more
- Conditional Logic — Show/hide questions based on previous answers
- Custom Branding — Match your brand colors, fonts, and logo
- Webhook Integrations — Send responses to any endpoint
- Analytics Dashboard — View completion rates and response data
Pricing: Self-Hosted vs Typeform
| Users | Typeform | HeyForm (self-hosted) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 responses/mo | $25/mo (Typeform) | $5/mo (VPS) | $20/mo |
| 1,000 responses/mo | $50/mo (Typeform) | $5/mo (VPS) | $45/mo |
| 10,000 responses/mo | $83/mo (Typeform) | $5/mo (VPS) | $78/mo |
| Unlimited | Custom (Typeform) | $5/mo (VPS) | 100% |
Pros
- + Beautiful conversational form experience
- + Unlimited forms and responses on self-hosted
- + No-code builder with 40+ field types
- + Conditional logic and branching
- + Integrations via webhooks
Cons
- - Smaller community than Typeform
- - Fewer native integrations (relies on webhooks)
- - Less advanced analytics than paid alternatives
- - Self-hosted version requires MongoDB
Deployment Options for HeyForm
Docker
Self-host with Docker Compose
Coolify
One-click via Coolify panel
Elestio
Managed hosting from $9/mo
PikaPods
Simple managed hosting
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Verdict
HeyForm is an open-source form builder that creates engaging, conversational forms — the kind you'd expect from Typeform, but without the $25-83/month subscription and response limits. The visual buil...
Best for: Businesses that need Typeform-quality forms without per-response pricing