Software profile

Tally

A document-style form builder with unlimited forms and submissions on its free plan, plus Pro at $29 and Business at $89 a month.

  • Free plan
  • Monthly
  • Cloud
  • Unlimited free submissions
  • Vendor documentation

by TallyForm & Survey SoftwareFree-first form builder

  • Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
  • 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
  • Vendor and official documentationHow this profile was compiled
  • Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
Quick answer

What is Tally?

Tally is a form builder with a document-style editor and a generous free plan offering unlimited forms and submissions within fair use, with Pro and Business upgrades.

  • Best forFounders and small teams wanting powerful forms for free
  • Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
  • PricingFree (unlimited forms and submissions); Pro $29 and Business $89 a month.
  • Main limitationTally branding until Pro.
  • AlternativesFillout, Typeform, Google Forms, Paperform · compare all
Overview

Tally overview: who it is for and what it does.

Tally lets you build forms like writing a document, and is popular with startups and creators for its generous free plan.

Tally's help centre lists Free (most features with no limits under fair usage), Pro at $29 a month (remove branding, custom domains, partial submissions, team collaboration) and Business at $89 a month (data retention controls and email verification).

A comparison guide adds that the free plan includes payments, conditional logic, calculations, file uploads and e-signatures, and integrates with Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable and Zapier.

Main problem it solves

Gives small teams powerful forms without paying per response.

Typical customer segment

Individuals, startups and small teams.

Target users

  • Founders and creators
  • Notion users
  • Small teams

Primary use cases

  • Lead forms
  • Surveys
  • Applications
  • Payments

What makes it distinct

  • Unlimited free submissions (fair use).
  • Document-style editor.
  • Payments on free.
Key features

Tally features explained.

Plans

Free
Unlimited forms and submissions (fair use).
Pro
$29 a month; no branding, custom domains.
Business
$89 a month; data retention, email verification.

Free features

Logic and calculations
Included.
Payments and uploads
Included.
E-signatures
Included.

Integrations

Notion and Airtable
Supported.
Google Sheets
Supported.
Zapier and webhooks
Supported.
Pricing

Tally pricing and plans.

Prices from a vendor-published source. Checked 10 Nov 2026 against Tally · Dupple.

Pricing model

Free or monthly subscription.

Free plan

Yes (unlimited, fair use)

Free trial

Not documented

Tally plans and prices (USD)

  • Free

    $0

    Free

    Unlimited forms and submissions.

  • Pro

    $29 per month

    Monthly

    Branding removal, teams.

  • Business

    $89 per month

    Monthly

    Retention and verification.

Annual prices were not listed on the help page.

Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.

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Integrations and compatibility

Tally integrations, API and platforms.

Important integrations

  • Notion
  • Airtable
  • Google Sheets
  • Zapier

Supported platforms

  • Web

API

Not reviewed for this profile.

Data import and export

Not reviewed for this profile.

Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Tally's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.

Strengths, limitations and best fit

Tally pros and cons.

Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.

Strengths

  • Unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan. [1]
  • Payments and logic on free. [2]
  • Simple, low paid tiers. [1]

Limitations

  • Tally branding until Pro. [2]
  • Fair-use thresholds are not specified. [1]
  • Team collaboration needs Pro. [1]

Best for

  • Founders and small teams wanting powerful forms for free
  • Notion and Airtable users
  • Creators

May be less suited to

  • Enterprises needing SSO and compliance
  • Complex survey research
How it compares

Tally compared with similar form and survey software.

Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.

ProductFree planPaid fromResponse limitsPricing modelBest for
TallyYes (unlimited, fair use)$29/moUnlimited (fair use)Flat monthlyFree powerful forms
FilloutYes (1,000 responses)$15/mo (yearly)2,000 to unlimitedBy responsesGenerous free forms
FormstackNo; 14-day trial$83/mo (annual)1,000 stored per formPer builderWorkflow forms
Google FormsYes (free)Free; Workspace $7/user/moNo monthly capFreeSimple free forms
JotformYes (100 submissions/mo)$34/mo (annual)1,000 to 10,000/moBy forms and submissionsVersatile business forms
PaperformYes (30 submissions)$49/mo (yearly)Unlimited on ProMonthly or yearlyPayment and booking forms

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Discussions

Tally discussions and buying questions.

No published discussions mention this product yet.

FAQ

Tally questions and answers

What is Tally used for?

Tally is a form builder with a document-style editor and a generous free plan offering unlimited forms and submissions within fair use, with Pro and Business upgrades. Typical uses include lead forms, surveys, applications, payments.

Is Tally really free?

Yes, with unlimited forms and submissions under fair-use guidelines.

How much is Tally Pro?

$29 a month; Business is $89.

Does Tally support payments on free?

Yes, according to a 2026 comparison guide.

How does Tally compare with its competitors?

Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Fillout vs Tally and Tally vs Typeform, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.

What are the main alternatives to Tally?

The main alternatives to Tally covered on Stack18 are Fillout, Typeform, Google Forms and Paperform. Fillout may suit teams wanting Typeform-style forms with a generous free tier. Typeform may suit marketers who want engaging, branded forms and surveys. Google Forms may suit anyone needing free, simple forms connected to Google Sheets. See the Tally alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.

What are the pros and cons of Tally?

Strengths: Unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan. Payments and logic on free. Limitations: Tally branding until Pro. Fair-use thresholds are not specified.

Who is Tally best for?

Tally may suit founders and small teams wanting powerful forms for free; Notion and Airtable users; creators. It may be less suited to enterprises needing SSO and compliance; complex survey research.

What integrations does Tally support?

Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Notion, Airtable, Google Sheets, Zapier. API: Not reviewed for this profile.

When was the Tally profile last verified?

Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 10 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.

Sources and freshness

Where this information comes from.

  1. Plans and pricing Tally Official Accessed 10 Nov 2026
  2. The 8 Best Form Builders in 2026 (Compared) Dupple Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026

Scope: This profile is based on the vendor's own published plan documentation. Capabilities were not tested.

Sources: Tally's help centre and Dupple (October 2026). Capabilities were not tested.

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