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Documentation Index

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Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

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Overview

Typeform is a form builder with a polished UI. Spike is a form backend — you build the form, Spike handles the submissions. They serve different needs, but many people use Typeform for simple contact forms where Spike is a better fit.

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Feature Comparison

FeatureSpikeTypeform
Submissions (free)Unlimited10/month
Custom design✅ Full control❌ Typeform’s UI
Embed styleNative HTMLiframe
Form builder❌ (you write HTML)✅ Visual builder
File uploads✅✅ (paid)
Spam protection✅ Multiple layers❌
Email notifications✅✅
Webhooks✅✅ (paid)
API access✅✅ (paid)
Integrations21+100+ (mostly paid)
BrandingYour brandTypeform branding on free
PriceFree / $9.99 ProFree / $25+

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Why Choose Spike

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Unlimited Submissions

Typeform’s free plan gives you 10 responses per month. That’s barely enough for testing. Spike gives you unlimited submissions for free.

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Your Design

Typeform forces its own UI. Even embedded, it looks like Typeform. Spike lets you build forms that match your site perfectly — because you write the HTML.

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No Branding

Typeform shows “Powered by Typeform” on the free plan. Spike has no branding on any plan.

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Better Pricing

Typeform’s paid plans start at 25/month.SpikeProis25/month. Spike Pro is 9.99/month with unlimited everything.

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Spam Protection

Typeform has no built-in spam protection. Spike offers honeypot, reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Turnstile, ML filtering, and blocklists.

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Faster Load Times

Typeform embeds load a heavy JavaScript bundle. Spike forms are plain HTML — they load instantly.

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When Typeform Might Be Better

  • Multi-step surveys with conditional logic
  • When you need a visual form builder and don’t want to write HTML
  • Complex questionnaires with scoring and calculations
  • When the Typeform UI is actually what you want

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Example

Spike — lightweight, native form: 
<form action="https://api.spike.ac/f/YOUR_FORM_SLUG" method="POST">
  <input type="text" name="_gotcha" style="display:none">
  <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Name" required>
  <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Email" required>
  <textarea name="message" placeholder="Message" required></textarea>
  <button type="submit">Send</button>
</form>
Typeform — iframe embed: 
<div data-tf-live="YOUR_FORM_ID"></div>
<script src="//embed.typeform.com/next/embed.js"></script>
Spike is the better choice for contact forms, feedback forms, and lead capture. Typeform is better for surveys and questionnaires.