ZeroDeploy vs Formspree
Formspree is forms only. ZeroDeploy includes forms with your hosting — no extra service, no extra bill.
Last updated: February 20, 2026TL;DR
Formspree is a solid, dedicated form backend service. ZeroDeploy includes form handling as part of your hosting platform — same forms, fewer moving parts. If you need advanced form features like file uploads, Zapier integrations, or Stripe payments, Formspree offers more. If you want forms alongside hosting, analytics, and custom domains in one platform, ZeroDeploy is simpler and more cost-effective.
Formspree built a great product for a real problem: adding form handling to static sites without backend code. But using Formspree means signing up for another service, managing another dashboard, and paying another bill — on top of your hosting. ZeroDeploy takes a different approach: forms are a deployment feature, not a separate service. Deploy your site, and forms work. No API keys, no endpoints to configure, no third-party domain in your form action. Your form data stays on the same platform as your site, your analytics, and your domains.
Feature comparison
How ZeroDeploy stacks up against Formspree.
| Feature | ZeroDeploy | Formspree |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Just set form action to /_forms/name | Create account, get form endpoint, add to HTML |
| Free submissions/mo | 100 | 50 |
| Hosting included | Yes — forms are part of hosting | No — forms only, host elsewhere |
| JS-rendered forms | Work automatically | Work via AJAX endpoint |
| Spam prevention | Honeypot field (built-in) | reCAPTCHA, Akismet, honeypot |
| File uploads | Not available | Available on paid plans |
| Integrations | REST API + CLI | Zapier, Webhooks, Mailchimp, Stripe |
| Email notifications | Pro plan ($29/mo) | All plans |
| Analytics | Built-in privacy analytics | Not available (forms only) |
| Cost with hosting | $29/mo (hosting + forms + analytics) | $8+/mo (forms only) + hosting cost |
Pricing
Formspree's free tier gives you 50 submissions per month across 2 forms. Their Gold plan starts at $10/month for 100 submissions with file uploads and integrations. But Formspree is forms only — you still need hosting. With ZeroDeploy, the Starter plan ($9/mo) includes 100 submissions per month (10x Formspree's free tier) plus hosting, 1 custom domain, and analytics. ZeroDeploy Pro at $29/month includes 1,000 submissions, 10 sites, 10GB storage, and privacy analytics. Compare that to Formspree Gold ($10/mo) plus a hosting service ($19-20/mo) — you're paying $25-30/month for what ZeroDeploy does for $9-29.
The verdict
Different tools for different needs.
Choose ZeroDeploy if...
- You want forms and hosting on the same platform
- You don't want a separate service, dashboard, and bill for forms
- You want more free submissions (100 vs 50) with hosting included
- You want privacy analytics alongside your forms
- You want per-site form limits instead of per-account
Choose Formspree if...
- You need file upload support on forms
- You need Zapier, Mailchimp, or Stripe integrations
- You want to use forms with a different hosting provider
- You need advanced features like conditional logic or multi-step forms
- You're happy with your current hosting and only need forms
What's included with ZeroDeploy
Features that come standard — no add-ons, no extra bills.
Built-in Forms
Add action="/_forms/contact" to any HTML form. No third-party service, no API keys. Works with React, Vue, and plain HTML.
Privacy Analytics
Cookieless, first-party analytics on every site. No setup required, no cookie banners, no extra bill. Included on every plan.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroDeploy a good Formspree alternative?
If you're hosting a static site and need forms, yes. ZeroDeploy gives you form handling as part of your hosting — no separate service, API keys, or extra bill. The Starter plan ($9/mo) includes 100 submissions/month (vs Formspree's 50 free). If you need advanced features like file uploads or Zapier integrations, Formspree is the better choice.
How do ZeroDeploy forms compare to Formspree?
Both handle HTML form submissions without backend code. The difference is where they live: Formspree is a standalone service you add to any site. ZeroDeploy forms are built into your hosting platform. You get forms, hosting, analytics, and domains in one place — no third-party endpoint in your HTML.
Can I switch from Formspree to ZeroDeploy?
Yes. Change your form action from Formspree's endpoint to /_forms/your-form-name and deploy on ZeroDeploy. Submissions start flowing immediately. If you rely on Formspree integrations (Zapier, Mailchimp), you'd need to replace those with ZeroDeploy's REST API or webhooks.
Does ZeroDeploy support file uploads in forms?
Not currently. ZeroDeploy handles text-based form submissions (contact forms, feedback forms, lead capture). For file upload forms, Formspree or a custom backend is a better fit.
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