Dropbox Forms is a form and file-request feature built into Dropbox. It’s designed for collecting files and basic information from collaborators within the Dropbox ecosystem. Fomr is a purpose-built form builder with a drag-and-drop editor, 1700+ fonts, and full design control. The two products serve different primary use cases — Dropbox Forms focuses on file collection, while Fomr focuses on form building and design.
How Fomr compares to Dropbox Forms
| Feature | Fomr | Dropbox Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited forms | Free | Requires Dropbox plan |
| Unlimited responses | Free | Limited by storage |
| Multi-page forms | Free | Not supported |
| Custom fonts (1700+) | Free | Not supported |
| Custom colors and backgrounds | Free | Minimal styling |
| Add your logo | Free | Business plans only |
| Drag-and-drop editor | Free | Basic form builder |
| 25+ form components | Free | Basic fields only |
| Embed forms on your website | Free | Link sharing only |
| Email notifications | Free | Free |
| Redirect on completion | Free | Not supported |
| File collection to cloud storage | Not available | Dropbox storage (built-in) |
| Document signing | Not available | Dropbox Sign |
| Remove branding | Pro ($17/mo) | Business plans |
| Custom domains | Pro ($17/mo) | Not supported |
Why teams switch from Dropbox Forms to Fomr
Built for form design
Dropbox Forms is a file-collection tool with basic form capabilities. Fomr is a purpose-built form builder with 1700+ fonts, a drag-and-drop editor, and full design control.
25+ form components
Dropbox Forms supports basic text fields and file upload requests. Fomr offers 25+ components including dropdowns, checkboxes, ratings, date pickers, and more.
No Dropbox account required
Fomr is standalone — no need for a Dropbox subscription. Build and share forms without being tied to any ecosystem.
Fomr vs Dropbox Forms: pricing breakdown
Dropbox Forms is included with Dropbox plans, which start at $11.99/month (Plus) for individual users. Business plans start at $18/month per user. The form features are basic and designed primarily for file requests and simple data collection — not as a standalone form builder.
Fomr’s free plan includes unlimited forms, unlimited responses, full design customization, and team collaboration — all at no cost. The Pro plan at $17/month adds custom domains and branding removal.
If you’re paying for a Dropbox plan primarily because you need forms, Fomr offers a much more capable form builder for free.
Fomr vs Dropbox Forms: the editor
Dropbox Forms has a minimal form builder designed for creating file requests and simple collection forms. You add basic fields, set up a description, and share a link. There’s no visual editor, no layout control, and limited field types.
Fomr’s editor is a full visual canvas. You drag form fields onto the page, arrange them however you want, and see the final result in real time. The editor supports multi-page forms, text blocks, dividers, and 25+ form components. It’s designed for building forms that look professional and work the way you need them to.
The two products are in different categories: Dropbox Forms is a file-collection utility; Fomr is a form builder.
Fomr vs Dropbox Forms: design and customization
Dropbox Forms offers almost no design customization. Forms carry Dropbox’s branding and follow a standard layout. Business plans allow logo customization, but there are no options for fonts, colors, backgrounds, or layout adjustments.
Fomr gives you full design control: 1700+ Google Fonts, custom color palettes, background images from Unsplash, custom logos, and adjustable layouts. Every form can look unique and on-brand. All design features are available on the free plan.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fomr if you want to...
- Build professional, branded forms with full design control
- Use a visual drag-and-drop editor with 25+ components
- Collect unlimited responses without a Dropbox subscription
- Embed forms on your website
- Create multi-page forms with flexible layouts
- Use custom domains ($17/mo)
Choose Dropbox Forms if you want to...
- Collect files directly into Dropbox storage
- Use document signing via Dropbox Sign
- Keep everything within the Dropbox ecosystem
- Create simple file-request forms for collaborators