Headless Multi-Step Intake Engine · Self-Hosted AGPLv3 or Managed Cloud
Headless multi-step intake
for developers & agencies
Build custom form UI in React, Next.js, Vue, or Blade. FlowForm evaluates branching logic server-side, encrypts sensitive PII at rest (AES-256), and dispatches signed webhooks with zero vendor lock-in.
Works with Next.js, Astro, React, Vue, & Livewire · Field-level encryption at rest · 100% data sovereignty
Production Tested Integration · Built For The Modern Full-Stack Ecosystem
<!-- Mode 1: Simple Headless Form (Web3Forms / Formspree Alternative) -->
<!-- Point any static HTML form directly to your FlowForm endpoint -->
<form action="https://demo.flowformhq.com/f/contact" method="POST">
<input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Your Name" required />
<input type="email" name="email" placeholder="you@company.com" required />
<textarea name="message" placeholder="How can we help?"></textarea>
<!-- Spam honeypot: bots fill this and get quietly dropped -->
<input type="text" name="_gotcha" style="display:none" tabindex="-1" autocomplete="off" />
<!-- Custom redirect URL after successful submission -->
<input type="hidden" name="_next" value="https://mysite.com/thanks" />
<button type="submit">Send Message</button>
</form>
<!-- Or post arbitrary JSON via cURL / AJAX: -->
<!-- curl -X POST https://demo.flowformhq.com/api/v1/f/contact -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"email":"lead@co.com"}' -->Engineered for developers who demand full control
Stop wrestling with proprietary form builders that hold your submissions hostage. Build fast, scale infinitely, and own your stack.
Multi-Step Dynamic Wizards
Break friction with step-by-step forms. Real-time progress tracking, field upserts, and clean payload schemas.
Server-Evaluated Conditional Logic
Show, hide, or mandate fields dynamically. Rules evaluate on the server, preventing tampering and frontend bloat.
Agentic & API-First (OpenAPI 3.1)
Complete REST API contract and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for AI agents to discover schemas and submit workflows autonomously.
100% Data Sovereignty
Keep sensitive respondent PII inside your own infrastructure. Zero third-party tracker scripts. GDPR and HIPAA compliant by default.
$0 Platform Fees
No arbitrary tier gates, seat limits, or submission charges. Run unlimited forms with unlimited responses on your existing VPS.
Framework-Agnostic Starter Kits
Drop-in SDKs and ready-to-run kits for React + Vite, Vue 3, Next.js, and Laravel Livewire with shared rendering contracts.
Why FlowForm?
The transparent, developer-first alternative to Typeform, Web3Forms, Formspree, and Tally.
| Feature | FlowForm (OSS & Cloud) | Typeform | Formspree / Web3Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source & Self-Hostable | Yes (AGPLv3) | No (Proprietary) | Closed Cloud Only |
| Platform License Fee | $0 (Self-Host) | $29 - $99+/month | Per-submission tiers |
| Full Data Residency & Sovereignty | 100% (Your Database) | Vendor Locked | Vendor Stored |
| Multi-Step Form Wizard Support | Included | Included | Manual / Limited |
| Server-Side Conditional Logic | Native Engine | Paid Plans Only | None / Client Only |
| Headless API + OpenAPI 3.1 | First-Class (Full Schema) | Restricted / Webhooks | Basic Form POST |
| Field-Level AES-256 Encryption at Rest | Included (HIPAA / GDPR) | Enterprise Tiers ($1k+) | Not Available |
| Signed Webhooks + Exponential Retries | HMAC-SHA256 (3 Tries) | Basic Webhooks | Paid Plans Only |
| AI Agent MCP Integration | Runtime Schema & Ingest | Hosted Beta (Cloud only) | Third-Party Only |
Starter kits for modern stacks
Don't reinvent form UI state. Pick your frontend framework and start capturing submissions in minutes.
Public Roadmap
Building the future of open-source workflows
Track our progress or contribute code and issues directly on GitHub.
Core Engine Baseline
- • Headless REST API & Schema Generator
- • Multi-step form step sequencing
- • Server-evaluated visibility & required rules
- • Filament 5 dashboard & export tools (Laravel 13 + PHP 8.4)
- • Docker containerization & SQLite defaults
Agentic & Authentication
- •Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server: Enable AI agents (Claude, Cursor) to dynamically inspect schemas & generate forms.#38
- •
- •Waitlist & Lead Relay: Automated transactional email pipeline for cloud prospects to trial@flowformhq.com.#39
- •Dynamic Multi-Step Branching: Typeform-style conditional jump logic across React, Vue, & Livewire.#40
Scale & Security
- •
- • Multi-tenant workspaces & RBAC seats
- • Webhook event retries & signature verifications
- • Native PostgreSQL partitioning for 1M+ responses
Choose your deployment model
Self-host 100% free with complete data residency, get an agency license to build client forms without AGPL copyleft, or use our managed high-availability cloud.
Community
AGPLv3For engineers & startups who demand 100% data residency on their own hardware.
- ✓ Unlimited forms & submissions
- ✓ Field-level AES-256 encryption
- ✓ Signed webhooks + retries
- ✓ Single Docker container deploy
- ✓ Complete database custody
Cloud Pro
ManagedZero-ops cloud engine for growing products, SaaS apps, and companies.
- ✓ 25,000 submissions / month
- ✓ Managed Amazon SES delivery
- ✓ Priority signed webhooks
- ✓ Automated encrypted backups
- ✓ Custom domain origin locking
Agency License
CommercialFor agencies building intake forms for client websites without AGPL obligations.
- ✓ AGPLv3 Copyleft Waiver
- ✓ Unlimited client site embeds
- ✓ White-label admin dashboard
- ✓ Priority GitHub & Slack support
- ✓ Self-hosted on client infrastructure
Pay-As-You-Go
Never ExpirePay once, use over years. Ideal for small sites, portfolios, and sporadic traffic.
- ✓ ~10,000 Webhook / DB submissions
- ✓ ~2,000 Amazon SES email relays
- ✓ Zero recurring subscription traps
- ✓ Unlimited form endpoints
- ✓ Stripe & Solana USDT/USDC
Apply for the FlowForm Cloud Trial
Experience managed zero-ops forms with high-availability infrastructure, automated backups, and team workspaces.
Ready to build forms your way?
Start with $0 self-hosting on your own servers, or let us manage the operational load with FlowForm Cloud.