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Free form backend
Free form backend for any website.
splitforms is a free form backend for any website: point an HTML, React, or Next.js form at one hosted endpoint and every submission is spam-filtered, stored in a dashboard, and emailed to you. A form backend replaces the server-side code a form would otherwise need, so static sites, no-code builders, and AI-generated pages can collect submissions without PHP, SMTP, or a database. The free plan includes 200 submissions total, unlimited forms, owner email notifications, and layered spam filtering — a honeypot, a time-trap, AI content scoring, and IP rate limits — with no credit card required. It is a real allowance rather than a time-limited trial — it does not expire, though it does not refill either — and the same endpoint accepts a standard HTML form action, a fetch() call with JSON, or multipart file uploads. Paid plans from $5 per month add signed webhooks, CSV exports, and integrations when volume grows.
- 500 free / mo
- No server code
- 30-sec setup
No server code
No PHP, SMTP, or serverless route to write or host — the free form backend endpoint is your whole backend.
Spam filtered free
A honeypot, time-trap, server-side content checks, and IP rate limiting screen bots on every plan, including Free.
Stored and emailed
Every submission is saved in your dashboard and emailed to you — free owner notifications on every plan.
Copy-paste ready
Connect any HTML form to a form backend.
Drop this into any page, point the action at the endpoint, and add your access key. That's the whole backend — no server, no build step.
<form action="https://splitforms.com/api/submit" method="POST">
<input type="hidden" name="access_key" value="YOUR_ACCESS_KEY" />
<input name="email" type="email" required />
<textarea name="message" required></textarea>
<input type="checkbox" name="botcheck" style="display:none" tabindex="-1" />
<button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>How to add it
How to add a free form backend to your website.
Same six steps whether you paste it into raw HTML, a React component, or a Next.js route: create a free access key, point your form at the endpoint, and add the spam-protection fields. No backend, server, or SDK to build or host.
Point your form at the endpoint
Set action to https://splitforms.com/api/submit and method to POST for plain HTML, or POST the same fields as JSON with fetch() from React, Next.js, or Vue.
Add the spam-protection fields
Include the botcheck honeypot input, left empty, and a form_loaded_at hidden field set to Date.now() on page load. Both run on the Free plan alongside server-side content checks and IP rate limiting.
Set a redirect or reply-to (optional)
Add a redirect field to send visitors to a thank-you page after submit, or a replyto field so email replies go straight to the sender's address.
Submit a test entry
Send one test submission and confirm it lands in your dashboard and your inbox — owner email notifications are included free on every plan.
Scale up when you outgrow Free (optional)
200 submissions and unlimited forms are free, with no credit card. Pro ($5/mo) adds 5,000 submissions a month plus CSV/XML/PDF export, webhooks, and integrations once you outgrow it.
How it works
One form backend endpoint does everything.
The browser submits the form. splitforms validates, filters spam, stores every entry, and emails it to you — your site stays static, with no server code to write or host. Need more than email? Forward each submission to a webhook or Slack on Starter.
- Receive HTML posts, JSON via fetch(), and file uploads on one endpoint
- Filter bots with a honeypot, time-trap, and IP rate limiting
- Store every submission in your dashboard and email it to you
Where it works
Does the form backend work with static sites? Yes.
Because the integration is just a standard form action or fetch() call, the same free form backend works on plain HTML, Next.js, React, and Webflow — never locked into one host's built-in forms.
- HTML, GitHub Pages, Astro, Hugo, Eleventy, and Jekyll
- Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, Nuxt, and Gatsby
- Webflow, Carrd, Framer, Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress
Spam protection
How does a free form backend stop spam?
Every plan, including Free, screens bots before they reach you — no CAPTCHA required, though you can add your own reCAPTCHA v2 key. Want the full breakdown? Read the complete spam protection guide.
- botcheck honeypot field, left empty by default
- form_loaded_at time-trap rejects instant bot submissions
- IP rate limiting — 6 per minute, 20 per 15 minutes
How SplitForms works
From form to workflow in 3 simple steps.
Connect your form, collect every submission, and send data where it needs to go — without building backend infrastructure.
Add your endpoint
Point your form to your unique SplitForms endpoint. That's it.
Receive submissions
We instantly capture and organize every submission in your inbox.
Route anywhere
Send data to email, spreadsheets, CRMs, webhooks, and 7,000+ apps.
No credit card required. Set up in under 60 seconds.
Connect & automate
Connect your favorite tools and automate everything
SplitForms works with the destinations you route to and the platforms you build on — from Slack and Sheets to WordPress, Shopify, and Next.js. And with Stripe connected, your forms can take payments too.
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Testimonials
Loved by developers shipping at every scale.
40 quotes on record — from indie hacks to agency migrations.
“I replaced a Lambda + DynamoDB + SES contact form with six lines of HTML. It took eleven minutes, and the dashboard is better than what I was going to build.”
“We migrated 14 client sites off Formspree in a single weekend. The price is a third of what we paid, the API is more honest, and the spam filter actually works.”
“The webhook payload is signed, idempotent, and well-shaped. It reads like code from a competent team, not a CRUD app held together with duct tape.”
“I stopped reaching for Typeform on small marketing sites. splitforms covers 90% of the use case at none of the bloat.”
“I onboarded our whole agency in an afternoon. The MCP integration meant Cursor literally dropped the form straight into our client repos for us.”
“The free plan gave me 200 submissions before I paid a cent, and Pro is five dollars a month. I've spent more on coffee deciding which backend to use.”
“Spam went from forty junk entries a day to zero, with no reCAPTCHA puzzle ruining the form. The honeypot and time-trap just quietly do their job.”
“Point the form action at one endpoint and you're done. No SDK, no client library, no build step. This is how a form backend should feel.”
“Leads land in Slack the second someone submits, and a copy goes to Google Sheets for the sales team. I wired both up in under ten minutes.”
“I run a static Hugo site on a five-dollar VPS. splitforms gave it a real contact form without me standing up a single server.”
Common questions
Free form backend FAQ.
View all FAQsWhat is a form backend?
A form backend is the server-side receiver for a website form. It accepts the POST request, validates the fields, filters spam, stores the submission, and can route paid-plan submissions to email, webhooks, or integrations.
Is splitforms free to use?
Yes. The Free plan includes 200 submissions total, unlimited forms, owner email notifications, dashboard storage, REST reads, and spam filtering — no credit card required. Paid plans add CSV/XML/PDF export, webhooks, integrations, and an auto-responder when your volume grows.
Does this work with static sites?
Yes. splitforms works with plain HTML, GitHub Pages, Astro, Hugo, Eleventy, Jekyll, Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, Webflow, Carrd, Framer, and WordPress because the integration is just a standard form action URL.
Do I need my own server or backend code?
No. Point your form's action — or a fetch() call — at https://splitforms.com/api/submit with a hidden access_key field and splitforms handles validation, spam filtering, storage, and email. There's no PHP script, SMTP credentials, or serverless function to write or host.
How does the free plan stop spam?
Every plan, including Free, includes a botcheck honeypot field, a form_loaded_at time-trap that rejects instant bot submissions, server-side content heuristics, and IP rate limiting (6 submissions/minute, 20 per 15 minutes). You can also restrict a form to specific domains or add your own reCAPTCHA v2 key.
Can I POST JSON instead of a plain HTML form?
Yes. The same endpoint accepts a standard HTML form action, a fetch() call with a JSON body, or multipart/form-data for file uploads — same access_key field, same response, so React and Next.js apps can submit without a hidden HTML form.
What happens if I need more than 200 submissions total?
Upgrade when you outgrow Free: Pro is $5/month for 5,000 submissions with webhooks and integrations, Pro is $5/month for 5,000 with CC/BCC and priority support, and the 3-Year plan is $59 for the first 3 years, then $59/year, for 15,000/month. Business (unlimited) is available by emailing [email protected].
How is this different from Formspree, Web3Forms, or Netlify Forms?
splitforms gives you a larger free tier than most alternatives: 200 submissions total with unlimited forms, owner email notifications, dashboard storage, and spam filtering, all free. Because the integration is a standard form action or fetch() call, the same endpoint works on plain HTML, React, Webflow, and everything in between, so you are never locked into one host's built-in forms. Paid tiers stay low-cost as you scale.
Simple pricing
Start free. Scale when you need more.
Choose a plan that fits your workflow — from a free form endpoint to full automations, exports, Stripe payments, and higher submission limits.
Free
$0
For side projects and indie devs.
- 200 submissions total (one-time)
- Unlimited forms
- Email notifications included
- Honeypot spam filtering
- Submissions dashboard
- MCP setup stays free
- No credit card required
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Pro
$5/ month
was $15 · save 67% · new-user price
For agencies and growing products.
- 5,000 submissions / mo
- Unlimited forms
- Stripe payments on your forms
- Every paid feature included
- Priority support (under 4hr)
- 10× free submission volume
- Cancel anytime
Pre-launch · founders pricing locked in
3-Year
$59/ first 3 years
was $99 · save 40% · new-user price
Pay $59. 3 years sorted.
- 15,000 submissions / mo
- Unlimited forms
- Everything in Pro
- $59 for 3 years, then $59/year
- Long-term discount
- Priority support included
- Vote on the roadmap
No credit card required on Free • Cancel anytime