Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own FormKeep

Replace FormKeep with a custom build. Form endpoints for designers and developers

Weekend Project
25 features5 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 25 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 25 features

Integration(7 features)

App Integrations

Connect forms to thousands of third-party apps and push data to them in real-time via Zapier and other services

CRM Lead Creation

Create leads in CRM systems and auto-assign them to teammates

Form Embedding

Embed forms natively into website with simple HTML and JavaScript

Google Sheets Integration

Save form submissions directly into a Google Sheet for easy import and data collection

HTML Form Integration

Change an existing HTML form ACTION to point to FormKeep without requiring iframes or JavaScript libraries

+2 more in this category

Notifications(3 features)

Email Notifications

Send email notifications to team members every time a form is submitted with customizable recipients and message content

Realtime NotificationsPremium

Receive real-time notifications for form submissions instead of daily digests

Slack Notifications

Receive messages in any Slack channel whenever a form is submitted

Automation(2 features)

Auto Responder

Follow up form submissions with an automated email to talk about next steps

Reservation Setup

Automatically send confirmation responses for both customer and internal ends

Data Management(2 features)

Data RetentionPremium

Store submissions on servers with retention periods ranging from 1 month to permanent depending on plan

Server Side Data Validation

Validate form data on the server side to ensure data integrity

Form Fields(2 features)

File AttachmentsPremium

Accept file attachments up to 10MB per file with storage limits varying by plan

Order Number Collection

Easily create order fields for Contact Us and Support forms

User Experience(2 features)

Mobile Friendly Forms

Forms look great on any device and scale responsively as screen size changes

Thank You Messaging

Display a customized message or redirect users after form submission

Customization(1 features)

No BrandingPremium

Remove FormKeep branding from notification emails and hosted forms on paid plans

Form Creation(1 features)

Visual Form Builder

Drag and drop form designer to create forms in seconds with easy style customization

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying FormKeep

Monthly$4.99/mo
Yearly$60/yr
5-Year Total$299

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$60
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$180
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$299
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 25 features at very easy complexity.

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