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Dev tools · February 15, 2025

Open source Typeform alternative

Forms.md is a free and open source JavaScript library that lets you build powerful multi-step forms with minimal code.

Open source Typeform alternative launched on February 15, 2025 with 13 votes, #1,198 of 5,999 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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In plain words

Forms.md is an open source alternative to Typeform that enables users to create and manage forms without proprietary software constraints. Designed for developers and organizations seeking customizable form solutions, it provides the core functionality of commercial form builders while allowing users to modify and self-host the code. The tool is particularly suited for those prioritizing data privacy and software independence.

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From the sources

Forms.md is a free and open source JavaScript library that lets you build powerful multi-step forms with minimal code. Perfect for user onboarding, data collection, customer feedback, and much more.

Forms.md lets you build powerful multi-step forms and surveys with minimal code. Create production-ready forms that are privacy-focused, accessible, localizable, and themeable. Perfect for user onboarding, data collection, customer feedback, and much more. It's completely free .--> #! id = onboarding-form #! post-url = /api/onboard position* = ChoiceInput( | question = What's your position? | choices = Product Manager, Software Engineer, Founder, Other ) ::: [{$ position $}] {% if position == "Other" %} positionOther* = TextInput( | question = Other | labelStyle = classic ) {% endif %} ::: --- |> 50% referralSource* = ChoiceInput( | question = How did you hear about us?…from forms.md

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