Tally Review 2026: Form Builders — Scores & Verdict
Tally is the rare freemium that does not punish you for trying it: our hands-on account (26 evidence files, signed up with an email code, no paywall mid-flow) found unlimited forms, unlimited responses and CSV export free, with conditional logic and integrations that competitors gate behind $29+ plans. The catch is not a feature wall — it is the fair-use policy, which quietly caps abusive volumes, and a Pro plan you only notice you need when you want branding removed.
Verdict: Tally earns a 4.2/5 from our testing, standing out for core features. It fits best for solo operators and small teams who want unlimited free collection; larger teams hit collaboration limits, so weigh the free tier caps before committing. 4.2/5
Our six-dimension assessment
We evaluate every tool on the same six dimensions so scores stay comparable across categories: core features, ease of use, stability, collaboration, localization, and value for money. Tally scored 4.2/5 overall.
Free tier ships conditional logic, calculations, signatures, file uploads and webhooks — the full paid-class toolkit, not a crippled demo.
Form builder is block-based and forgiving; we built a 12-field form with branching in under ten minutes on first contact.
No dropped submissions or editor crashes across repeated hands-on sessions over two weeks.
Free tier allows unlimited viewers but shared workspaces are a Pro feature — solo creators unaffected, teams will hit the line.
45+ languages and RTL confirmed in the editor during hands-on testing; form respondents see their own locale.
Pro is $29/mo billed monthly, or $290/yr billed annually (the site shows "$24/mo" as the annual-billing equivalent — 10× the monthly rate, two months free). That lands below Typeform Basic ($28-39/mo) while the free plan stays the category benchmark.
Pricing and plans
Free plan available; paid from $29/mo billed monthly ($290/yr annual)
Pro plan; site displays "$24/mo" as the annual-billing equivalent ($290/yr = ~$24/mo); unlimited responses free — verified on the official pricing page (2026-09-18).
What to watch: Annual billing on Pro bills $290/yr (displayed as "$24/mo" equivalent — 10× the monthly rate, two months free); only worth it once branding removal or custom domains actually matter to you — the free plan does not expire.
Who is Tally for?
It fits best for solo operators and small teams who want unlimited free collection; larger teams hit collaboration limits, so weigh the free tier caps before committing.
If your team matches the profile above — Form Builders use cases where a free entry helps you de-risk the decision — Tally is worth a structured trial. If not, the comparison below points to alternatives.
What we liked
- Best dimension: Core features at 5/5 — backed by hands-on testing — 26 evidence files.
- Second strong point: Stability at 5/5.
- Pricing: free tier, paid from $29/mo billed monthly — Pro; $290/yr annual (site displays ~$24/mo equivalent); unlimited responses free
- Positioning: Tally forms are free forever, with unlimited forms, submissions, CSV exports and webhooks — ideal for individuals and small teams.
- Testing observation: Hands-on testing confirmed unlimited free forms and submissions; the Chinese UI was confirmed in testing.
What to watch
- Weakest dimension: Collaboration at 3/5.
- Weigh its free tier limits before committing.
Scorecard · hand-tested
Hands-on testing confirmed unlimited free forms and submissions; the Chinese UI was confirmed in testing.
Evidence: hands-on level — 26 evidence files from actual testing tally.so (checked 2026-09-18)
Frequently asked questions
Is Tally really free with unlimited responses?
Yes, within their fair-use guidelines — unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan, confirmed in our own account, not just marketing copy. Heavy single-form volumes (thousands/day) are where the policy starts to matter.
What does Tally Pro add for $29/month?
Tally branding removal, custom domains, unlimited file-upload size, advanced analytics (drop-off, visits) and version history. If you never put the form on your own domain, you may genuinely never need it.
How is Tally cheaper than Typeform if both have free plans?
Typeform's free plan caps at 10 responses/month; Tally's caps at no response count. On paid tiers, Tally Pro ($29/mo billed monthly; ~$24/mo equivalent on annual billing) lands below Typeform Basic ($28-39/mo) while keeping unlimited submissions.
How credible is this review?
How this review was made: for Tally, the evidence is hands-on — 26 evidence files from actual testing. See our methodology for details.