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Tally

Beautifully simple form builder with a Notion-like interface — free for most users

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Overview

Tally is a form builder with a Notion-like block editor that makes creating forms feel like writing a document. While not open source, it’s worth including here because its generous free tier (unlimited forms, unlimited responses) often makes it the pragmatic choice over self-hosted alternatives.

Tally’s free plan covers what Typeform charges $25-83/month for: conditional logic, calculations, hidden fields, and custom branding. The paid plan ($29/month) adds integrations, file uploads, and team features.

Key Features

  • Block Editor — Notion-like interface for building forms
  • Conditional Logic — Show/hide blocks based on answers
  • Calculations — Built-in formula fields for scoring and pricing
  • Custom Branding — Match your brand on the free plan
  • Embeds — Inline, popup, and slide-in embed options
  • Integrations — Zapier, Notion, Google Sheets, Slack, and more

Pricing: Self-Hosted vs Tally

Users Tally Tally (self-hosted) Savings
Basic use $0/mo (Tally Free) $5/mo (HeyForm VPS) -$5/mo
With integrations $29/mo (Tally Pro) $5/mo (HeyForm VPS) $24/mo
Team use $29/mo (Tally Pro) $5/mo (HeyForm VPS) $24/mo
Enterprise Custom (Tally) $5/mo (HeyForm VPS) Varies

Pros

  • + Generous free tier — unlimited forms and responses
  • + Beautiful Notion-like interface
  • + Conditional logic and calculations
  • + No coding required
  • + Embeddable anywhere

Cons

  • - Not open source — cannot self-host
  • - Premium features require paid plan
  • - Limited integrations on free plan
  • - Data stays on Tally's servers

Deployment Options for Tally

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Docker

Self-host with Docker Compose

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Coolify

One-click via Coolify panel

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Elestio

Managed hosting from $9/mo

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PikaPods

Simple managed hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tally open source?
No. Tally is a proprietary cloud service. We include it for comparison because its free tier is extremely generous and it's a common alternative to self-hosted form builders.
Why use Tally over HeyForm?
Tally if you want zero setup, a polished UI, and don't mind cloud hosting. HeyForm if you need data ownership and self-hosting.
Is the free plan really unlimited?
Yes — unlimited forms and unlimited responses on the free plan. File uploads, team collaboration, and some integrations require the Pro plan.
Can I export my data?
Yes. Tally supports CSV export for all form responses.

Our Verdict

Tally is a form builder with a Notion-like block editor that makes creating forms feel like writing a document. While not open source, it's worth including here because its generous free tier (unlimit...

Best for: Teams that want beautiful forms for free and don't need self-hosting