Formbricks vs Typeform
Self-host swap-in for Typeform. · Self-host Typeform · Formbricks on os-alt
Formbricks is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Typeform — license AGPL-3.0, 15min docker-compose to stand up, and $5-10 vps for the app + postgres. Compare against Typeform's $25-83/mo on paid tiers; free tier severely capped on responses below.
| Formbricksopen-source | Typeformpaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forms / surveys / quizzes | Forms / surveys / quizzes |
| License / pricing | AGPL-3.0 | $25-83/mo on paid tiers; free tier severely capped on responses |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $25/user/mo |
| GitHub | formbricks/formbricks | closed source |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $5-10 VPS for the app + Postgres. | from $25/user/mo ($25-83/mo on paid tiers; free tier severely capped on responses) |
Switching from Typeform to Formbricks
No Typeform importer. Recreate forms in Formbricks' builder (it has a similar one-question-at-a-time flow). Existing responses can be exported from Typeform as CSV and stored separately if you need history.
- Good fit for
- Teams that want both surveys + in-product micro-surveys (their snippet supports targeted in-app prompts).
- Weak at
- Theming is more limited than Typeform's branded forms.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to Typeform
Formbricks also replaces
- SurveyMonkey— Online surveys
In a terminal? npx os-alt typeform prints Typeform's self-host options —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Is Formbricks a free alternative to Typeform?
Yes — Formbricks is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $5-10 VPS for the app + Postgres.. Typeform starts at $25/user/mo ($25-83/mo on paid tiers; free tier severely capped on responses).
How long does Formbricks take to set up vs Typeform?
Self-hosting Formbricks: 15min docker-compose. Typeform is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Formbricks good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Teams that want both surveys + in-product micro-surveys (their snippet supports targeted in-app prompts).. Weak at: Theming is more limited than Typeform's branded forms..