The short version
| Formgong | Formspree | Web3Forms | Forminit (Getform) | Basin | FormSubmit | Netlify Forms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 300 a month, unlimited forms | 50 a month | 250 a month | 100 a month, 1 form | 50 a month, 1 form | Free, no published quota | Unlimited on credit-based plans, Netlify hosting only |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/month (5,000) | $15/month (200) | $12/month billed yearly (10,000) | $19/month (5,000) | $15/month (250) | None | Included in Netlify plans from $9/month |
| Telegram on the free plan | Yes | Yes | Paid plans only | Not listed | No | No | No |
| Data location | EU | United States and other countries | Several regions (AWS, Hetzner) | EU (AWS Ireland) | Canada, backups in Germany | Not stated | Not stated |
| Visitor languages | 12, set automatically | About 40, via a _language field | English | Not stated | 14, one per form | Not documented | Generic success page |
| Lead reminders | Yes: Telegram and an opt-in visitor email | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | No | Not listed |
| When the limit is reached | 20% grace, then the form pauses | Not stated; the plans page suggests upgrading | Stops until next month | Forms pause | Overage billed from $5.25 per 1,000 | Unpublished limits | No limit on credit-based plans |
| AI builders and MCP | Official MCP server; prompts for each builder | Third-party MCP connectors | llms.txt docs | Official skill file for AI builders | AI site generator; third-party MCP | None | Official Netlify MCP server |
Which one fits
- Lovable, Bolt or v0 site, leads to Telegram: Formgong (Telegram on Free, copy-paste prompts, MCP server). Formspree also has Telegram on Free.
- EU data or GDPR paperwork: Formgong and Forminit both store submissions in the EU and publish a DPA.
- Site in Ukrainian, Polish, Turkish or German: Formgong follows the site language automatically. Formspree supports these through a
_languagefield. - Hosted on Netlify: Netlify Forms, unless you need Telegram or EU storage.
- Many integrations and teams: Formspree or Basin.
- Large file uploads and analytics: Forminit (formerly Getform).
- One-off test, no account: FormSubmit.
Detailed comparisons
- Formgong vs Formspree: More integrations and team features; a smaller free plan.
- Formgong vs Web3Forms: 250 free submissions a month; Telegram on paid plans.
- Formgong vs Getform: Formerly Getform. EU storage and large file uploads; 1 form on Free.
- Formgong vs Basin: Form builder and many filters; overage billed automatically.
- Formgong vs FormSubmit: No account needed; email only.
- Formgong vs Netlify Forms: Free and unlimited if your site is hosted on Netlify.
Formgong in one snippet
Replace the key with yours and the form works on any host. fg.js is optional.
<form action="https://formgong.com/submit" method="POST">
<input type="hidden" name="access_key" value="fk_your_access_key">
<input type="hidden" name="_lang" value="en">
<input type="text" name="name" required>
<input type="email" name="email" required>
<textarea name="message" required></textarea>
<input type="text" name="botcheck" tabindex="-1" autocomplete="off" style="position:absolute;left:-9999px" aria-hidden="true">
<button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>
<script src="https://formgong.com/fg.js" async></script>Questions
What is the best form backend for a Lovable or Bolt site?
It depends on what you need. For Telegram delivery, EU storage and visitor-language pages with a free plan, Formgong fits. On Netlify hosting, Netlify Forms are free. For many CRM plugins, Formspree is stronger.
Which form backends send to Telegram on the free plan?
Of the services compared here (checked 03.10.2026), Formgong and Formspree include Telegram on Free. Web3Forms lists Telegram on paid plans. Basin, Forminit, FormSubmit and Netlify Forms do not list native Telegram.
Which form backends store data in the EU?
Of the services compared here, Formgong (Cloudflare D1 with EU jurisdiction) and Forminit (AWS Ireland) say they store submissions in the EU. Formspree's privacy policy mentions the United States, Web3Forms says data may be processed in several regions, and Basin hosts its database in Canada.
How were these facts checked?
From each service's public pricing and documentation pages on 03.10.2026; every page lists its sources. Prices change, so check the linked page before you buy. Corrections: support@formgong.com.
Sources
Checked on 03.10.2026 against these public pages: Formspree, Web3Forms, Forminit (Getform), Basin, FormSubmit, Netlify Forms, Formgong pricing, Formgong data and location.