Compare a Getform alternative, now that Getform is called Forminit
Getform was renamed Forminit in January 2026, and getform.io now redirects there. Compared with FormThunder, Forminit lists 100 free submissions a month against 250, and 5,000 on its $16 Pro plan against 10,000 on FormThunder's $12 Pro. Forminit's $50 Business plan reaches 50,000 and has client workspaces. Its pricing page lists no MCP server or CLI. Checked November 2026.
FormThunder and Getform (now Forminit) side by side
Checked November 2026, from forminit.com/pricing. Check their page for current numbers. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on that page.
| FormThunder | Getform (now Forminit) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 250 submissions a month | 100 submissions a month |
| Paid plans (submissions a month) | Pro $12/mo: 10,000. Agency $39/mo: 20,000 | Pro $16/mo or $190/yr: 5,000. Business $50/mo or $594/yr: 50,000 |
| MCP server | Yes, on every plan | Not listed |
| CLI | Yes, on every plan | Not listed |
| Client accounts and billing | Unlimited free client accounts on Agency, billed through your Stripe | Business workspaces to "separate clients, teams and projects". Client billing not listed |
Which one fits you
Getform (now Forminit) may suit you better if
- You need 50,000 submissions a month on one plan. Forminit's Business plan lists that, and FormThunder's largest plan lists 20,000.
- You want a service that says it has run since 2015.
FormThunder may suit you better if
- You're under 20,000 submissions a month and want a lower bill.
- You want AI agents to set up forms over MCP.
- You want client accounts you can upgrade and bill individually.
Moving from Getform (now Forminit)
- Create a form in FormThunder and copy its key.
- Point the form's
actionathttps://formthunder.com/submitand add a hiddenaccess_keyfield. - Keep your field names. Every field that isn't reserved reaches the email under its own name.
Questions
Is Getform the same company as Forminit?
Forminit says so on its pricing page: "Forminit, formerly Getform.io, is the same independent form-backend service operating since 2015."
Do Forminit workspaces work like FormThunder client accounts?
Forminit describes workspaces as a way to separate clients, teams and projects. FormThunder client accounts are separate accounts you can upgrade and bill through your own Stripe.
Try it on one form
The free plan covers 250 submissions a month, with MCP and the CLI included.