Tally is a form builder with a Notion-like text editor. It’s popular for its generous free plan and clean interface. Fomr is a visual form builder with a drag-and-drop canvas and design-first approach. Both tools offer unlimited forms and responses for free. The main difference is how you build forms: text editor vs. visual canvas.
How Fomr compares to Tally
| Feature | Fomr | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited forms | Free | Free |
| Unlimited responses | Free | Free |
| Multi-page forms | Free | Free |
| Custom fonts (1700+) | Free | Limited font selection |
| Custom colors and backgrounds | Free | Basic on free, full on Pro ($24/mo) |
| Add your logo | Free | Free (cover image) |
| Drag-and-drop editor | Free | Notion-like text editor |
| Embed forms on your website | Free | Free |
| Email notifications | Free | Free |
| Redirect on completion | Free | Free |
| Conditional logic | Free | |
| File uploads | Free | |
| Accept payments | Free (Stripe) | |
| Hidden fields | Free | |
| Remove branding | Pro ($17/mo) | Pro ($24/mo) |
| Custom domains | Pro ($17/mo) | Pro ($24/mo) |
Why teams switch from Tally to Fomr
Visual drag-and-drop editing
Tally uses a Notion-like text editor where you type and insert blocks. Fomr uses a visual canvas where you drag fields, see the result instantly, and control the exact layout.
Deeper design customization
Tally's free plan offers a limited font selection and basic colors. Fomr gives you 1,700+ fonts, custom color palettes, and background images on the free plan.
Lower Pro pricing
Both tools have generous free plans. But when you need Pro features like custom domains and branding removal, Fomr Pro costs $17/month vs Tally Pro at $24/month.
Two different editor philosophies
This is the real difference between Tally and Fomr.
Tally uses a Notion-like block editor. You type your form like a document, pressing ”/” to insert form blocks (text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes). It feels familiar if you use Notion, and it’s fast for simple forms. The trade-off is less control over visual layout. You’re building top-to-bottom in a document format.
Fomr uses a drag-and-drop visual canvas. You place form fields anywhere on the page, resize them, group related questions, and see the exact output as you build. The editor shows you what respondents will see. No preview mode needed. You can create multi-page forms with different layouts per page.
Neither approach is objectively better. Document-style editing is faster for simple forms. Visual editing gives more control for designed, branded experiences.
Fomr vs Tally: pricing
Both Fomr and Tally offer strong free plans with unlimited forms and responses. The free plan comparison is close: Tally includes features like conditional logic and file uploads on the free plan, while Fomr includes deeper design customization.
The pricing diverges at the Pro level. Tally Pro costs $24/month and unlocks custom domains, branding removal, collaboration, and advanced customization. Tally also has a Business plan at $74/month for teams with advanced needs. Fomr Pro costs $17/month for custom domains and branding removal. That’s $7/month less than Tally Pro.
For teams that need a free form builder, both are solid choices. For teams that eventually need Pro features, Fomr saves you $84/year.
Use the slider below to see how costs compare at your expected volume, or try the full cost calculator to compare across major form builders.
Fomr vs Tally: design
Tally offers basic design customization on its free plan: a cover image, accent color, and a small selection of fonts. Full theme customization, custom CSS, and advanced design options require Tally Pro ($24/month).
Fomr includes the full design toolkit on the free plan: over 1,700 fonts, custom color palettes, background images from Unsplash, custom logos, and adjustable layouts. Free and Pro forms look the same aside from a small “Powered by Fomr” badge.
If visual design matters to you, Fomr’s free plan is more capable.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fomr if you want to...
- Use a visual drag-and-drop editor with instant preview
- Customize forms with 1,700+ fonts and full design control for free
- Get Pro features (custom domains, branding removal) for $17/mo instead of $24/mo
- Build multi-page forms with flexible layouts
- Share forms with your team at no extra cost
Choose Tally if you want to...
- Use a Notion-like text editor for quick form creation
- Use conditional logic or hidden fields right now (coming soon on Fomr)
- Accept payments via Stripe right now (coming soon on Fomr)
- Use file uploads in your forms (coming soon on Fomr)
- Use Tally's integration with Notion databases