How to Build Your Own Tally
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Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 56 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 56 features
Data Collection(8 features)
Collect names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and links
Allow respondents to easily select date and time
Accept electronic signatures and streamline contract signing
Collect images, PDFs, videos and audio files (10MB limit on free plan)
Capture unfinished form submissions before respondents complete the form
+3 more in this category
Customization(7 features)
Customize form layout, inputs, and buttons directly in your form
Display content side-by-side using columns
Inject custom CSS to fully control your form design
Give the last page of your form a personal touch
Embed YouTube, Calendly, Maps, and more into your forms
+2 more in this category
Analytics(4 features)
Identify where respondents abandon your form and increase completion rates
Track key metrics such as visits, visit duration, and traffic sources
Analyze traffic sources with Google Analytics and track conversions
Optimize ad campaigns with Meta Pixel tracking
Distribution(4 features)
Change the form's OG image, favicon, title and description
Seamlessly embed your forms into your website, landing page, or Notion
Create an eye-catching popup form for your website
Share your unique Tally form link with anyone
Security(4 features)
All form data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
GDPR compliant form builder with data hosted in Europe
Add a password to protect your forms from unauthorized access
Protect your forms from spam and bots
Smart Forms(4 features)
Mention answers from earlier questions to personalize your form
Use variables to create dynamic content and calculate values, scores, and prices
Build dynamic forms that adapt based on prior inputs or external data, show/hide blocks, and create branching logic
Pass data to forms with URL parameters, including UTM parameters or personal data for customized experiences
Data Quality(3 features)
Allow only one submission based on a unique identifier
Avoid biased data by displaying answer options in random order
Confirm respondents' email addresses to capture high-quality leads and increase conversions
Version Control(3 features)
Restore your form to a previous version up to 30 days ago
Restore form versions from the past 7 days
Restore your form to a previous version up to 90 days ago
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 56 features at very easy complexity.