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Fastgen vs formbase.dev
Fastgen provides a visual backend builder similar to Webflow, whereas Formbase is a lightweight form API.
Which to pick
Pick Fastgen if you want…
- No-code backend builder
Pick formbase.dev if you want…
- Open-source form submission endpoint
- Open-source code (formbase-dev/formbase on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license)
Side by side
- What it is
- Fastgen:Webflow for the Backend
- formbase.dev:Formbase.dev is an open-source backend that collects form submissions, file uploads and sends notifications via a single endpoint.
- Best for
- Fastgen:No-code backend builder
- formbase.dev:Open-source form submission endpoint
- Who it’s for
- Fastgen:—
- formbase.dev:Web developers who need a simple form handling service without building a custom backend.
- Pricing
- Fastgen:Subscription
- formbase.dev:Open source
- Open source
- Fastgen:—
- formbase.dev:Yes, 155 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Fastgen:—
- formbase.dev:Zapier, Notion
Fastgen features
Webflow for the Backend
formbase.dev features
- Zero-config setup. Create a form and start receiving submissions instantly without any server configuration.
- Spam protection. Built-in mechanisms safeguard forms against unwanted spam submissions.
- Email notifications. Receive real-time email alerts whenever a new entry is submitted.
- Email auto-response. Send automatic reply emails to users after they submit a form.
- File uploads. Securely handle file uploads directly through the form endpoint.
- Third-party integrations. Out-of-the-box connections to services like Zapier, Notion and more.
Fastgen vs formbase.dev FAQ
Is Fastgen or formbase.dev free?+
Fastgen is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription. formbase.dev is free and open source.
Is Fastgen or formbase.dev open source?+
formbase.dev is open source (formbase-dev/formbase on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Fastgen.
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