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Form backend alternatives, compared honestly
Formspree, EmailJS, Web3Forms and Getform next to FormSMTP: free tiers, paid plans, and when each one is the better pick.
| FormSMTP | Formspree | EmailJS | Web3Forms | Getform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free emails / month | 1,000 | 50 | 200 | 250 | 25 |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo50,000 emails | $15/mo200 submissions | $9/mo2,000 requests | $12/moyearly, 20,000 | $16/mo1,000 submissions |
| Sends from your own SMTP | Every plan | Business plan only | Yes | Not listed | Grow plan ($41) and up |
| Templates, contacts & scheduling | Included | Partial | Templates only | No | No |
From each company’s public pricing page, October 2026. Prices change; check before you decide.
Formspree alternative
Formspree is a polished, popular form backend. It sends from its own servers and prices by submission, and using your own SMTP server is reserved for its Business plan.
Read the comparison CompareEmailJS alternative
EmailJS sends email straight from browser JavaScript through services you connect, which makes it a close cousin of FormSMTP. Its free plan has 200 requests and 2 templates.
Read the comparison CompareWeb3Forms alternative
Web3Forms is a simple, very affordable form-to-email service with a generous free plan of 250 submissions. It delivers from its own infrastructure.
Read the comparison CompareGetform alternative
Getform is a hosted form backend with a submissions dashboard, file uploads and integrations. Its free plan is small, paid plans start at $16/month, and sending through your own SMTP server starts on its Grow plan.
Read the comparisonFAQ
What is the best Formspree alternative?
It depends on what you want to pay for. If you already have an email account (Gmail, Zoho, Outlook, SES…), FormSMTP sends through it with 1,000 free emails a month. If you don’t want to manage SMTP at all, a hosted sender like Formspree, Web3Forms or Getform is simpler.
Why do form backends charge per submission?
Most of them send your email from their own servers, so every submission costs them sending and reputation. FormSMTP sends through your SMTP account instead, which is why its plans are larger and cheaper.
Can I switch without changing my form fields?
Yes. For plain HTML forms you change the form’s action URL; field names stay the same. Each comparison below has the exact steps.
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