Ritu Fadadu

    Ritu Fadadu writes the Formboost documentation and blog: setup guides for handling form submissions without a backend, framework walkthroughs for React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, Astro and a dozen other stacks, and the comparison research behind the alternatives pages.

    Articles (32)

    How to Add a Contact Form to Framer

    Framer has no built-in form backend. Add a working contact form to any Framer site with a Code Component and Formboost, in under 10 minutes.

    How to Add a Feedback Form to GitBook Docs

    Embed a contact or feedback form in your GitBook docs using an HTML block and Formboost. Collect bug reports and feature requests without leaving your docs.

    How to Add a Custom Contact Form to Shopify

    Shopify's default contact form is basic. Add a custom form to your store with a Liquid template and Formboost, plus webhooks to connect submissions to your CRM.

    How to Add a Custom Contact Form to Squarespace

    Squarespace keeps submissions inside Squarespace. Use a Code Block to add a custom form with AI spam filtering, webhooks and a proper submission dashboard.

    How to Add a Custom Contact Form to Webflow

    Webflow's built-in form is limited. Replace it with a custom HTML Embed that sends submissions to your dashboard, with AI spam filtering and webhooks.

    Angular Contact Form with Reactive Forms

    Build a contact form in Angular with ReactiveFormsModule and HttpClient. Includes validation, loading states, error handling and submission to Formboost.

    How to Add a Contact Form to Astro

    Astro sites are static by default, with no built-in way to receive form submissions. Add a working contact form to any Astro site in under 10 minutes.

    Discord Notifications for Form Submissions

    Post a message to your Discord server every time someone submits your contact form. Takes 5 minutes, no code required.

    Add a Contact Form to an Eleventy (11ty) Site

    Eleventy generates static HTML with no backend to receive submissions. Add a working contact form to any 11ty site in minutes, no serverless functions needed.

    Connect Your Form to Slack, Discord and Telegram

    Forward Formboost submissions to any tool automatically — Slack, Discord, Telegram, Zapier, n8n, HubSpot and more. No code required.

    How to Use Webhooks with Your Contact Form

    Webhooks forward form submissions to any URL the moment they arrive — triggering CRM updates, Zapier workflows, database writes or custom backend logic.

    Formboost API Guide — Submit and Read Form Data

    Submit form data via JSON POST and configure endpoints. Reserved fields, status codes and error names, with JavaScript, Python and cURL examples.

    Get Started with Formboost in 5 Minutes

    Create your first form endpoint, add it to your HTML, and start receiving submissions with email notifications and AI spam filtering — no backend required.

    React Contact Form in Gatsby (No Backend)

    Add a working contact form to your Gatsby site using React hooks and fetch. Submissions go to Formboost — no serverless functions, no backend, no spam.

    HTML Contact Form Example (Copy-Paste Ready)

    A complete HTML contact form with name, email and message fields. Works on any static site — no backend, with spam protection and email notifications.

    How to Add a Contact Form to a Jekyll Site

    Jekyll builds static HTML with no backend. Add a working contact form to any Jekyll site — no plugins, no serverless functions, no backend required.

    Next.js Contact Form with the App Router

    Two approaches to a Next.js contact form — Server Actions for zero-JS forms and client-side fetch for full UX control. No custom API route needed.

    React Contact Form Example with Validation

    Build a React contact form from scratch with useState, validation, loading states, and error handling. Works with any form backend including Formboost.

    Slack Notifications for Form Submissions

    Connect your contact form to Slack so your team gets notified the moment a submission arrives. Takes 5 minutes to set up — no code required.

    Tailwind CSS Contact Form — Copy-Paste Ready

    A complete contact form built with Tailwind CSS. Includes focus states, validation styling, loading states and a working backend via Formboost.

    Get Telegram Notifications for Form Submissions

    Send a Telegram message to yourself, a group, or a channel every time your contact form receives a submission. Step-by-step setup with BotFather.

    WordPress Contact Form Without a Plugin

    Skip Contact Form 7 and WPForms. Add a contact form to WordPress using a Custom HTML block — no plugin, no database bloat, AI spam filtering included.

    Best Basin Alternative for Developers (2026)

    Basin holds webhooks and API access back until its $24.17/mo Growth tier. Here's how Formboost's plans compare, and what each free tier actually covers.

    Best Formspark Alternative for Developers (2026)

    Formspark sells a one-time bundle; Formboost is a subscription with chat notifications on the free plan. Here's how the two models compare for a real project.

    Best Formspree Alternative for Developers (2026)

    Formspree gates webhooks and most integrations behind its $10/mo plans. Here's how Formboost's free tier compares, and where Formspree still does more.

    Best Getform Alternative for Developers (2026)

    Getform (now Forminit) gates webhooks, integrations and its API behind the $19/mo Pro plan. Here's how Formboost compares, and what each free tier actually includes.

    Best JotForm Alternative for Developers (2026)

    JotForm is a drag-and-drop form builder, not a form backend. Formboost is the developer-first alternative: one endpoint URL, AI spam filtering and webhooks.

    Best Netlify Forms Alternative (2026)

    Netlify Forms only works on Netlify. Formboost is a form backend that works on any host, with spam screening and native Slack, Discord and Telegram delivery.

    Best Typeform Alternative for Developers (2026)

    Typeform is a survey tool, not a form backend. Formboost is the developer-first alternative: one endpoint URL, your own markup, and spam screening built in.

    Best Web3Forms Alternative for Developers

    Web3Forms is a good free email relay for static-site contact forms. Formboost adds native Slack, Discord and Telegram on the free plan, and spam screening.

    Handle Form Submissions Without a Backend

    A practical guide to collecting form data from static sites, JAMstack apps, and single-page applications — no server required.

    Introducing Formboost

    We built Formboost because handling form submissions shouldn't require a backend. Here's the story behind it and what we're launching today.

    Documentation (22)

    Getting StartedAPI Reference & ConfigurationIntegrationsDiscord IntegrationSlack IntegrationTelegram IntegrationHTTP WebhookZapier Integrationn8n IntegrationGoogle Sheets IntegrationAdding a Form to FramerAdding a Form to SquarespaceAdding a Form to AstroForms in AngularAdding a Form to WebflowAdding a Form to WordPressAdding a Form to GitBookAdding a Form to ShopifyReact Forms with GatsbyHTML Forms with EleventyHTML Forms with JekyllReact Forms with Next.js