Documentation Index
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Overview
Spike and Getform are both form backend services. Both let you collect form submissions without a server. Here’s how they stack up.Free Plan Comparison
| Feature | Spike (Free) | Getform (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| Submissions | Unlimited | 50/month |
| Forms | Unlimited | 1 |
| File uploads | ✅ | ✅ (limited) |
| Spam protection | ✅ Honeypot, reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Turnstile, ML | ✅ Basic spam filter |
| Email notifications | ✅ | ✅ |
| Webhooks | ✅ | ❌ (paid) |
| API access | ✅ | ❌ (paid) |
| Integrations | 21+ | Limited on free |
Why Choose Spike
No Submission Limits
Getform’s free plan gives you 50 submissions per month on 1 form. Spike gives you unlimited submissions on unlimited forms.Webhooks on Free
Spike includes webhooks on the free plan. Getform requires a paid plan for webhook support.More Integrations
Spike offers 21+ integrations out of the box — Slack, Discord, Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and more. Getform’s integration options are more limited on the free tier.Better Spam Protection
Spike offers multiple layers: honeypot fields, reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, ML-based filtering, email/domain/IP blocklists, and work email validation. Getform has a basic spam filter.Full API Access
Spike gives you complete API access on the free plan — list forms, read submissions, export data. Getform restricts API access to paid plans.When Getform Might Be Better
- If you need Getform’s specific Zapier integration setup
- If you’re already using Getform and don’t need more than 50 submissions/month
Switching from Getform
Switching is a one-line change — update your form’saction URL: