Formcarry markets itself as a "hassle-free form backend" aimed at developers who want to add forms to their sites without writing server-side code. It provides a form endpoint, handles submissions, sends email notifications, and integrates with tools like Slack and Google Sheets. The platform has a straightforward setup process and supports both standard HTML form submissions and AJAX requests.
One of Formcarry's distinguishing features is its focus on developer experience. The documentation is clear, code examples are provided for multiple frameworks, and the API is well-designed. Formcarry also offers built-in spam protection through reCAPTCHA integration and honeypot fields. However, the free tier is quite restrictive at 50 submissions per month with a single form, and the paid plans start at $19/month, considerably higher than competing services.
FormsList delivers a comparable developer experience at a much lower price point. The free plan is five times more generous with submissions, and the Pro plan at $9/month undercuts Formcarry's entry-level paid plan by more than half while offering similar or better features. AI spam scoring provides more intelligent spam filtering than reCAPTCHA alone, and the built-in analytics dashboard gives developers visibility into submission trends, geographic origins, and form performance without needing external tools.
By Vaibhav Jain · Last updated March 22, 2026
| Feature | FormsList | Formcarry |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5 forms, 200 submissions/mo | 1 form, 50 submissions/mo |
| Submissions/month (paid) | 5,000 (Pro) / 50,000 (Business) | 2,500 (Baby) / 25,000 (Big) |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Sheets, Discord, Zapier, Webhooks | Slack, Google Sheets, Zapier, Webhooks |
| Spam protection | AI scoring + honeypot + reCAPTCHA | reCAPTCHA + honeypot |
| 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 | Big plan only |
| Starting price | $9/mo (Pro) | $19/mo (Baby) |
| Geo tracking | Built-in | Not available |
Half the price of Formcarry for comparable features
AI spam scoring beyond just reCAPTCHA
Built-in geo tracking and analytics
File uploads available on the free tier
REST API included on the free plan
Well-written developer documentation
Clean API design with good code examples
Established presence in the developer community
Native Google Sheets integration on lower tiers
FormsList is the better value proposition compared to Formcarry by a significant margin. At half the price, you get more submissions, smarter spam protection, and features like geo tracking and analytics that Formcarry does not offer. Both platforms provide a good developer experience, but FormsList does it without the premium price tag.
Formcarry is a competent platform with solid documentation and a well-designed API, so existing users may not feel compelled to switch. But for new projects, there is little reason to choose Formcarry over FormsList when you get more features for less money. The AI spam scoring alone is worth the switch for teams tired of dealing with reCAPTCHA friction on their forms.
Yes. FormsList provides code examples and integration guides for React, Vue, Angular, vanilla HTML, and popular static site generators. The setup process is equally straightforward.
Yes. FormsList accepts both HTML form POST submissions and AJAX/fetch requests with JSON payloads. The response format is consistent and well-documented.
FormsList uses efficient infrastructure and focuses on the features developers actually need. By avoiding feature bloat and keeping the platform lean, FormsList passes the cost savings on to users.
200 free submissions a month and a live endpoint in 30 seconds. No server, no credit card, just point your form at it.