Comparison
An objective, feature-by-feature comparison to help you choose the right form builder for your team.
Tally is an excellent free form builder with unlimited forms and submissions at no cost. BuoyForms offers a more complete platform for growing teams -- with built-in analytics, AI form generation, Salesforce integration, and SSO -- features Tally does not provide at any price.
Choose BuoyForms if:
You need analytics dashboards, AI-powered form generation, conditional logic, 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.
| 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 | Starter $19/mo | Pro $29/mo |
| File uploads | ||
| Payment collection (Stripe) | ||
| Webhooks | Pro $29/mo | |
| Team collaboration | Pro $29/mo | |
| Salesforce integration | Enterprise | |
| SSO / SAML | Enterprise | |
| API access | ||
| Embeddable forms | ||
| Custom domain | Pro $29/mo | |
| Email notifications | ||
| Data retention controls | Enterprise | Business $89/mo |
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.
This is where BuoyForms pulls ahead decisively. BuoyForms includes a full analytics dashboard on the Pro 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.
BuoyForms includes AI-powered form generation on the Pro 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.
BuoyForms is built for teams from the ground up. The Pro plan supports up to 5 team members with role-based permissions, shared form management, and collaborative editing. The Enterprise plan adds unlimited team members, SSO/SAML authentication, Salesforce integration, custom data retention policies, and a dedicated SLA.
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.
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.
All BuoyForms prices are published and transparent. No "contact sales" walls.
| Tier | BuoyForms | Tally | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Forms | Submissions | Price | Forms | Submissions | |
| Free | $0 | 5 | 100/mo | $0 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Starter / Pro | $19/mo | Unlimited | 1,000/mo | $29/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Pro / Business | $49/mo | Unlimited | 10,000/mo | $89/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Enterprise | $149/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | -- | -- |
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