Best React Typeform Alternative for Developers

If you want to add a multi-step form to your website, Typeform is an obvious choice. But it comes with a monthly fee, requires an embed, and gives you little control over the styling. Fortunately, there is a better alternative, one where you fully own the code and have complete control over the look and feel.

In this article, you'll learn how to have a dynamic multi-step form directly in your React application, so you're not dependent on any external platform and the code is entirely yours.

Formity Library

Building a dynamic multi-step form similar to those created with Typeform used to be a complex and time-consuming task. Fortunately, there is now a React library that makes it straightforward, allowing you to create forms with the same look and feel without relying on any external service.

That library is Formity. It lets you build multi-step forms in a simple and intuitive way. What sets it apart from other libraries is that the forms can be fully dynamic, meaning each step can adapt based on the answers provided in previous ones.

Formity UI

Beyond the core Formity library, there is also Formity UI. It is the combination of a UI kit with Typeform-inspired components and an AI form builder that generates the form for you. This means you can have a fully dynamic, Typeform-style form up and running in your React application in a matter of minutes.

Formity vs Typeform

While Typeform is a great tool for simple use cases, it has some significant limitations for developers who want full control over their forms. Here is a quick comparison:

• Ownership: With Typeform, the form is hosted on their platform and embedded into your website. With Formity, the code lives in your codebase and is entirely yours to modify.
• Pricing: Typeform requires a monthly subscription. Formity is open source and free to use, while Formity UI is available for a one-time payment.
• Styling: Typeform gives you limited customization options. Formity lets you style every component exactly the way you want.
• Advanced logic: Formity supports conditions, variables, loops, and gives you complete programmatic control over your form logic, going far beyond what Typeform has to offer.
• Integration: Typeform requires you to embed the form from their platform or redirect users to it. Formity lives natively inside your React application.

When to Use Formity

Formity is the right choice if you are a developer who wants to build a multi-step form that feels native to your application. It is particularly well suited for:

• Lead generation forms where the look and feel need to match your brand exactly.
• Onboarding flows where the questions need to adapt dynamically based on user input.
• Job application forms or surveys where you need full control over the data and submission logic.

Typeform, on the other hand, is still a reasonable choice if you need something up and running quickly without any coding and don't mind the monthly fee.

Getting Started

Getting started with Formity is easy. Follow our step-by-step tutorial to build your first dynamic multi-step form in minutes, or explore the official documentation to see everything the library offers.