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BuildShip vs FabForm
A visual backend builder for apps, not a dedicated form service.
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Which to pick
Pick BuildShip if you want…
- Visual AI workflow builder with code export
- No-code app backend
- Open-source code (rowyio/buildship on GitHub)
- Integrations with OpenAI, Stable Diffusion or HuggingFace (on BuildShip's list, not FabForm's)
Pick FabForm if you want…
- Conversational, unlimited-response form builder
- Integrations with Google Sheets, Slack or Zapier (on FabForm's list, not BuildShip's)
Side by side
- What it is
- BuildShip:BuildShip is an AI-powered low-code visual backend builder for creating APIs, workflows and AI agents.
- FabForm:FabForm is a no-code form builder offering unlimited forms, conversational UI and integrations.
- Best for
- BuildShip:Visual AI workflow builder with code export
- FabForm:Conversational, unlimited-response form builder
- Who it’s for
- BuildShip:Developers and product teams building AI-driven backends and automations.
- FabForm:Product teams, marketers and developers needing fast, affordable online forms.
- Pricing
- BuildShip:Freemium
- FabForm:Freemium
- Plans
- BuildShip:Starter $19 per month · Pro $59 per month · Business $449 per month
- FabForm:Free $0 · Lifetime Deal $99
- Open source
- BuildShip:Yes
- FabForm:—
- Works with
- BuildShip:OpenAI, Stable Diffusion, HuggingFace, AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub
- FabForm:Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Calendly, Cal.com, SavvyCal, Stripe, Google Tag Manager
BuildShip features
- AI-generated flows. Describe an idea in natural language and AI creates the flow logic and nodes instantly.
- Visual flow editor. Drag-and-drop interface with 50+ ready-made nodes for building and testing workflows.
- Full code access. Export clean modular JavaScript or customize nodes with custom JS and any NPM package.
- Flexible deployment. Host on BuildShip Cloud, self-host on Vercel, GCP, AWS, Azure or export code.
- Role-based access control. Granular permissions for admins, editors and viewers.
- Version control. Two-way GitHub sync with workflow history and reversible changes.
- Monitoring & alerts. Real-time logs, status page, email/webhook alerts for failed executions.
- Enterprise security. GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001 compliance and VPC support.
FabForm features
- Unlimited Forms & Responses. Create and collect unlimited submissions without restrictions.
- Drag-and-Drop Builder. Design forms visually with a no-code interface.
- Advanced Conditional Logic. Show or hide questions in real time based on prior answers.
- Integrations & Webhooks. Connect to Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Calendly and push data via webhooks.
- File Upload & Payments. Accept files up to 10 MB and collect payments through Stripe.
- Custom Branding & Domains. Add logos, custom fonts, colors and host forms on your own domain.
- Multilingual & Save-Resume. Create forms in multiple languages and let users resume partial submissions.
- Team Workspaces. Collaborate with teammates in shared folders and manage permissions.
BuildShip vs FabForm FAQ
Is BuildShip or FabForm free?+
BuildShip has a free plan; paid plans start at $19/month (Starter). FabForm has a free plan and paid plans.
Is BuildShip or FabForm open source?+
BuildShip is open source (rowyio/buildship on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for FabForm.
Do BuildShip and FabForm integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: BuildShip lists OpenAI, Stable Diffusion, HuggingFace, AWS and 3 more; FabForm lists Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Calendly and 4 more.
On DevHunt
BuildShip
118 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 17, 2023
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