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Dev tools · June 20, 2023

I made an open-source Typeform/Google-Forms alternative

Dorf is a free, open source visual form builder for capturing feedback, leads, and opinions.

I made an open-source Typeform/Google-Forms alternative launched on June 20, 2023 with 24 votes, #1,545 of 4,655 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

In plain words

Dorf is an open-source form builder that provides an alternative to Typeform and Google Forms. Launched in June 2023, it enables users to create and manage surveys and forms without relying on proprietary platforms. As an open-source project, developers can inspect, modify, and self-host the code. The tool is designed for anyone needing form creation capabilities with greater control and transparency over their data and implementation.

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From the sources

Dorf is a free, open source visual form builder for capturing feedback, leads, and opinions. Dorf is open source and powered by open source software. The code is available on GitHubfrom dorf.vercel.app

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