Comparison
Formstack is priced for a legacy enterprise workflow. BuoyForms keeps the important capabilities while cutting cost, friction, and UI heaviness.
Choose BuoyForms if
You want affordable pricing with a free tier, unlimited forms, AI generation, built-in analytics, and a clear path into custom Salesforce and Enterprise implementation.
Choose Formstack if
You specifically need Formstack's document automation suite, eSignature workflows, or are already deeply invested in their ecosystem.
Features
See how BuoyForms stacks up against Formstack on the capabilities that matter most.
| Feature | BuoyForms | Formstack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Drag-and-drop builder | ||
| AI form generation | ||
| Built-in analytics dashboard | ||
| Conditional logic | ||
| Multi-page forms | ||
| Custom branding / themes | ||
| Remove platform branding | Starter $29/mo | $83/mo |
| File uploads | ||
| Payment collection | ||
| Webhooks | ||
| Team collaboration | Extra $20/user | |
| Salesforce integration | OAuth-based, Salesforce Integration Suite | Enterprise |
| SSO / SAML | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| API access | ||
| Embeddable forms | ||
| Document automation | Suite plan | |
| eSignatures | Suite plan | |
| Email notifications | ||
| Transparent pricing |
Detail
Formstack's entry-level Forms plan costs $83 per month (billed annually) and gives you just 25 forms, 1 user, and 1,000 submissions per form. Need another user? That is an extra $20 per month. Need more submission capacity? Another $50 per month.
BuoyForms Professional costs $29 per month and includes unlimited forms, 1,000 submissions per month, custom branding, webhooks, and file uploads. The Business plan at $79 per month adds AI form generation, analytics, conditional logic, and team collaboration for up to 5 users. You get more features for less than a quarter of Formstack's starting price.
Detail
Formstack does not offer a free plan. They provide a 14-day free trial, after which you must commit to at least $83 per month. If you are evaluating form builders or running a small project, there is no way to use Formstack without paying.
BuoyForms offers a permanent free plan with 5 forms, 100 submissions per month, all basic field types, pre-built themes, embeddable forms, and email notifications. There is no credit card required and no time limit. You can use BuoyForms for free as long as you need.
Detail
BuoyForms includes two features that Formstack does not offer at any price: AI-powered form generation and a built-in analytics dashboard.
With AI form generation (Business plan), you describe your form in plain English and BuoyForms builds it automatically -- complete fields, validation rules, and layout. This saves significant time when creating forms regularly.
The analytics dashboard gives you real-time submission tracking, field-level drop-off analysis, completion time metrics, and conversion funnels. Formstack provides basic submission data and integrates with third-party analytics, but lacks a dedicated form analytics dashboard.
Detail
Formstack charges per additional user ($20/month on top of the base plan), which means a team of 5 on the Forms plan would pay $83 + $80 = $163 per month minimum -- and that is still limited to 25 forms.
BuoyForms Business includes 5 team members at $79 per month with unlimited forms, 10,000 submissions, and full collaboration features. Scale adds operational controls for larger teams, while Salesforce Integration Suite and Enterprise are scoped through sales for CRM validation, SSO, and SLA-backed support. No hidden per-seat charges.
Detail
Formstack has a genuine advantage if you need document automation and eSignature workflows. Their Suite plan bundles form building with document generation, eSignatures, and workflow automation -- capabilities BuoyForms does not currently offer.
If your primary need is collecting form data, building surveys, or creating lead generation forms, BuoyForms provides a better value. If you need a complete document workflow platform with eSignatures, Formstack's Suite plan may be worth the premium.
Pricing
BuoyForms gives you more forms, more users, and more product depth at every price point.
| Tier | BuoyForms | Formstack | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Forms | Users | Price | Forms | Users | |
| Starter | $0 | 5 | 1 | N/A | -- | -- |
| Entry | $29/mo | Unlimited | 1 | $83/mo | 25 | 1 |
| Mid-tier | $79/mo | Unlimited | 5 | Higher | More | More |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Unlimited | Unlimited | Custom | Custom | Custom |
FAQ
Get unlimited forms, AI generation, and analytics at a fraction of Formstack's price. Free plan available with no credit card required.