Getform
Replaceable in one session with an AI coding agent.
Form backend for static and JAMstack sites, with file uploads, an inbox for submissions and forwarding into other tools.
Build me a form endpoint that accepts files. STACK - One serverless function, Postgres for submissions, S3-compatible storage for files THE ENDPOINT - POST /f/:formId, multipart accepted - Origin checked against the form allow list; everything else rejected FILES, CAREFULLY - Cap size per file and per submission, and cap the count - Accept an allow list of content types, and verify by magic bytes rather than by the declared type or the extension - Store under a random key, never under the uploaded filename - Serve back only through signed, expiring URLs SPAM - Honeypot, a signed minimum fill time, and a per-IP-hash rate limit FORWARDING - One outgoing webhook per form with an HMAC signature, retried with backoff ADMIN - Submissions list with attachments, CSV export, spam marking Include the schema, the upload validation and the webhook signer.
What you lose
- File uploads with virus scanning and storage, which is the part a home-made endpoint usually skips
- Ready-made forwarding into spreadsheets, chat and automation tools
- Spam filtering maintained across many customers
If you would rather not build
- A serverless function with presigned S3 URLs
The escape hatch
open source · no votes, no paid placement
Why this verdict
our own opinion · changed only by a person
88/100
Verdict yes at 88. The only genuinely risky part is accepting files from strangers, and the prompt spells out the checks that make it safe.
History
tracked since 10 Aug 2026 · nothing is ever overwritten
Questions about Getform
answered from the record above
Is Getform free?
No — the plan we track is $19 a month. Basic at $19/month billed monthly, around $15 annually, for 5,000 submissions.
Can you replace Getform by building your own?
YES. Replaceable in one session with an AI coding agent. Replacement score 88 out of 100, build time one session. Read what you lose before you decide.
How much does Getform cost?
$19 a month on Basic — $228 a year. Recorded 9 Aug 2026.
What do you lose by replacing Getform?
File uploads with virus scanning and storage, which is the part a home-made endpoint usually skips; Ready-made forwarding into spreadsheets, chat and automation tools; Spam filtering maintained across many customers. If any of those carry weight for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Getform?
Yes: Formbricks, Uppy. The prompt on this page is for when you want it your way instead.
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