Basin is a form backend service built with a focus on reliability and simplicity. It offers a clean API, handles file uploads, and provides integrations through both native connectors and Zapier. Basin has earned a reputation for being dependable: submissions rarely get lost, and the uptime track record is solid. The platform appeals to agencies and freelancers who manage multiple client sites.
Basin's strength lies in its per-form pricing model, which can be economical for users who only need one or two forms. Each form gets its own plan, so you pay only for what you use. However, this model becomes expensive quickly if you manage multiple forms. Five forms on Basin's basic plan costs more than FormsList's Business plan with unlimited forms. Basin also offers spam protection through honeypot fields and a basic spam filter, though it lacks the AI-powered analysis that catches more sophisticated spam.
FormsList takes a per-account pricing approach, which is far more cost-effective for anyone managing more than a couple of forms. The Pro plan covers up to 50 forms, and the Business plan offers unlimited forms, making it ideal for agencies and freelancers juggling multiple client projects. Combined with AI spam scoring, webhook support, and a built-in analytics dashboard, FormsList provides a more comprehensive solution at a fraction of Basin's per-form cost.
By Vaibhav Jain · Last updated March 22, 2026
| Feature | FormsList | Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5 forms, 200 submissions/mo | 1 form, 50 submissions/mo |
| Submissions/month (paid) | 5,000 (Pro) / 50,000 (Business) | 1,000 per form / Custom |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Sheets, Discord, Zapier, Webhooks | Zapier, Webhooks, Slack, Mailchimp |
| Spam protection | AI scoring + honeypot + reCAPTCHA | Honeypot + basic filter |
| API access | REST API on all plans | REST API on paid plans |
| File uploads | All plans | Paid plans only |
| Custom redirects | All plans | All plans |
| Team support | Business plan | Not available |
| Starting price | $9/mo (Pro) | $4.17/mo per form |
| Pricing model | Per account (unlimited forms on Business) | Per form |
Per-account pricing is far cheaper for multiple forms
AI spam scoring included on all plans
Team workspaces for agency collaboration
Built-in analytics with geo tracking
Unlimited forms on the Business plan
File uploads on every plan including free
Per-form pricing can be cheaper for a single form
Strong uptime and reliability track record
Simple, focused feature set
The comparison between FormsList and Basin largely comes down to how many forms you need. If you genuinely only need a single form and want the cheapest possible option, Basin's per-form model might save you a few dollars. But the moment you manage two or more forms, FormsList's per-account pricing becomes significantly more economical.
Beyond pricing, FormsList offers a more complete feature set: AI spam filtering, team workspaces, built-in analytics, and native integrations that Basin either lacks or charges extra for. For agencies, freelancers, and growing businesses, FormsList is the better long-term investment.
Basin can be slightly cheaper for a single form on its basic tier. However, FormsList's free plan includes 5 forms and 200 submissions/month, which covers most single-form use cases at no cost whatsoever.
No. FormsList uses per-account pricing, which includes multiple forms on every plan. This approach is more cost-effective for most users, especially those managing more than one form.
Yes. FormsList's Business plan includes unlimited forms and team workspaces, making it ideal for agencies managing forms across multiple client sites from a single dashboard.
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