Comparison
Tally is generous on the free tier, but BuoyForms gives growing teams analytics, AI form generation, OAuth-based Salesforce integration, and SSO without jumping between tools.
Choose BuoyForms if
You need analytics dashboards, AI-powered form generation, conditional logic, OAuth-based Salesforce integration, SSO, or team collaboration beyond basic sharing.
Choose Tally if
You are a solo creator who needs unlimited free forms with no submission caps and does not require analytics, enterprise integrations, or advanced team features.
Features
See how BuoyForms stacks up against Tally on the capabilities that matter most.
| Feature | BuoyForms | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop builder | ||
| Unlimited forms (free) | ||
| Unlimited submissions (free) | ||
| AI form generation | ||
| Built-in analytics dashboard | ||
| Conditional logic | ||
| Multi-page forms | ||
| Custom branding / themes | Pro $29/mo | |
| Remove platform branding | Professional $29/mo | Pro $29/mo |
| File uploads | ||
| Payment collection (Stripe) | ||
| Webhooks | Pro $29/mo | |
| Team collaboration | Pro $29/mo | |
| Salesforce integration | OAuth-based, Salesforce Integration Suite | |
| SSO / SAML | Enterprise | |
| API access | ||
| Embeddable forms | ||
| Custom domain | Pro $29/mo | |
| Email notifications | ||
| Data retention controls | Enterprise | Business $89/mo |
Detail
Tally's free plan is one of the most generous in the industry: unlimited forms, unlimited submissions, all question types, Stripe payments, and file uploads -- all at zero cost. BuoyForms' free plan includes 5 forms and 100 submissions per month with all basic field types, pre-built themes, and embeddable forms.
If you only need a simple form without analytics or enterprise features, Tally's free tier is hard to beat. However, BuoyForms' free plan still includes email notifications, embeddable forms, and access to pre-built themes -- a solid starting point for small projects. As your needs grow, BuoyForms' paid plans unlock capabilities Tally simply does not offer at any price point.
Detail
This is where BuoyForms pulls ahead decisively. BuoyForms includes a full analytics dashboard on the Business plan -- real-time submission tracking, field-level drop-off analysis, completion time metrics, conversion funnels, and exportable reports. You can see exactly how each form performs without connecting third-party tools.
Tally offers basic response summaries but lacks a dedicated analytics dashboard. There is no drop-off analysis, no completion funnel, and no way to measure field-level engagement. If data-driven form optimization matters to your team, BuoyForms is the clear winner.
Detail
BuoyForms includes AI-powered form generation on the Business plan and above. Describe the form you need in plain English and the AI builds a complete, ready-to-use form with the right fields, validation rules, and layout -- in seconds rather than minutes.
Tally does not offer AI form generation. Every form must be built manually from scratch or adapted from a template. For teams that build forms frequently, AI generation saves meaningful time and ensures consistent quality across forms.
Detail
BuoyForms is built for teams from the ground up. The Business plan supports up to 5 team members with role-based permissions, shared form management, and collaborative editing. Scale adds operational controls for larger teams, while Salesforce Integration Suite and Enterprise cover CRM validation, SSO/SAML authentication, custom data retention policies, and SLA-backed support.
Tally's team features are limited to the Pro plan ($29/mo) and include basic collaboration and workspace sharing. There is no SSO, no Salesforce integration, no role-based permissions, and no enterprise SLA. For organizations that need governance, compliance, or CRM integration, BuoyForms is the only viable option.
Detail
Both platforms let you customize your forms, but the approaches differ. BuoyForms offers a full theming system with custom colors, fonts, logos, and backgrounds -- giving you complete control over your form's appearance. Themes are available on the Starter plan and above.
Tally provides solid design customization on its Pro plan, including custom domains and brand colors. Tally's Notion-like interface is clean and intuitive for simple forms. However, BuoyForms' theming engine gives you more granular control over the visual experience, especially when you need forms that match a specific brand identity across multiple touchpoints.
Pricing
Both platforms publish pricing. The difference is that BuoyForms adds team workflows, AI generation, analytics, and enterprise controls as you scale.
| Tier | BuoyForms | Tally | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Forms | Submissions | Price | Forms | Submissions | |
| Starter | $0 | 5 | 100/mo | $0 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Professional / Pro | $29/mo | Unlimited | 1,000/mo | $29/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Business / Tally Business | $79/mo | Unlimited | 10,000/mo | $89/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | -- | -- |
FAQ
Start with a polished free plan, then grow into AI generation, analytics, OAuth-based Salesforce integration, and SSO when your team needs them.