Comparison

BuoyForms vs Tally

Tally is generous on the free tier, but BuoyForms gives growing teams analytics, guided templates, OAuth-based Salesforce integration, and SSO without jumping between tools.

Choose BuoyForms if

You need analytics dashboards, guided templates, conditional logic, OAuth-based Salesforce integration, SSO, or team collaboration beyond basic sharing.

Choose Tally if

You are a solo creator who needs unlimited free forms with no submission caps and does not require analytics, enterprise integrations, or advanced team features.

Features

Feature comparison

See how BuoyForms stacks up against Tally on the capabilities that matter most.

Drag-and-drop builder

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Unlimited forms (free)

BuoyForms

Not included

Tally

Included

Unlimited submissions (free)

BuoyForms

Not included

Tally

Included

Guided templates

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Built-in analytics dashboard

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Not included

Conditional logic

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Multi-page forms

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Custom branding / themes

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Pro $29/mo

Remove platform branding

BuoyForms

Professional $29/mo

Tally

Pro $29/mo

File uploads

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Payment collection (Stripe)

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Webhooks

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Pro $29/mo

Team collaboration

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Pro $29/mo

Salesforce integration

BuoyForms

OAuth-based, Salesforce Integration Suite

Tally

Not included

SSO / SAML

BuoyForms

Enterprise

Tally

Not included

API access

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Not included

Embeddable forms

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Custom domain

BuoyForms

Not included

Tally

Pro $29/mo

Email notifications

BuoyForms

Included

Tally

Included

Data retention controls

BuoyForms

Enterprise

Tally

Business $89/mo

Detail

Free Plan Comparison

Tally's free plan is one of the most generous in the industry: unlimited forms, unlimited submissions, all question types, Stripe payments, and file uploads -- all at zero cost. BuoyForms' free plan includes 5 forms and 100 submissions per month with all basic field types, pre-built themes, and embeddable forms.

If you only need a simple form without analytics or enterprise features, Tally's free tier is hard to beat. However, BuoyForms' free plan still includes email notifications, embeddable forms, and access to pre-built themes -- a solid starting point for small projects. As your needs grow, BuoyForms' paid plans unlock capabilities Tally simply does not offer at any price point.

Detail

Analytics and Reporting

This is where BuoyForms pulls ahead decisively. BuoyForms includes a full analytics dashboard on the Business plan -- real-time submission tracking, field-level drop-off analysis, completion time metrics, conversion funnels, and exportable reports. You can see exactly how each form performs without connecting third-party tools.

Tally offers basic response summaries but lacks a dedicated analytics dashboard. There is no drop-off analysis, no completion funnel, and no way to measure field-level engagement. If data-driven form optimization matters to your team, BuoyForms is the clear winner.

Detail

Workflow Depth

BuoyForms is built for teams that need forms to become operational workflows. The builder supports structured layouts, reusable themes, validation, conditional logic, analytics, webhooks, and Salesforce-ready implementation paths.

Tally is excellent for lightweight forms and fast publishing. BuoyForms is the better fit when form performance, brand control, governance, and CRM integration matter more than unlimited free volume.

Detail

Team Collaboration and Enterprise Features

BuoyForms is built for teams from the ground up. The Business plan supports up to 5 team members with role-based permissions, shared form management, and collaborative editing. Scale adds operational controls for larger teams, while Salesforce Integration Suite and Enterprise cover CRM validation, SSO/SAML authentication, custom data retention policies, and SLA-backed support.

Tally's team features are limited to the Pro plan ($29/mo) and include basic collaboration and workspace sharing. There is no SSO, no Salesforce integration, no role-based permissions, and no enterprise SLA. For organizations that need governance, compliance, or CRM integration, BuoyForms is the only viable option.

Detail

Design and Customization

Both platforms let you customize your forms, but the approaches differ. BuoyForms offers a full theming system with custom colors, fonts, logos, and backgrounds -- giving you complete control over your form's appearance. Themes are available on the Starter plan and above.

Tally provides solid design customization on its Pro plan, including custom domains and brand colors. Tally's Notion-like interface is clean and intuitive for simple forms. However, BuoyForms' theming engine gives you more granular control over the visual experience, especially when you need forms that match a specific brand identity across multiple touchpoints.

Pricing

Pricing Comparison

Both platforms publish self-serve pricing. BuoyForms adds team workflows, analytics, and scoped Salesforce and Enterprise packages as you scale.

Starter

BuoyForms

Price
$0
Forms
5
Submissions
100/mo

Tally

Price
$0
Forms
Unlimited
Submissions
Unlimited

Professional / Pro

BuoyForms

Price
$29/mo
Forms
25
Submissions
1,000/mo

Tally

Price
$29/mo
Forms
Unlimited
Submissions
Unlimited

Business / Tally Business

BuoyForms

Price
$79/mo
Forms
Unlimited
Submissions
10,000/mo

Tally

Price
$89/mo
Forms
Unlimited
Submissions
Unlimited

Enterprise

BuoyForms

Price
Contact sales
Forms
Unlimited
Submissions
Unlimited

Tally

Price
N/A
Forms
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Submissions
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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