Frequently Asked Questions

Formboost is a developer-first form backend API that handles form submissions without requiring any server code. Simply add your Formboost endpoint to your HTML form, and we handle the rest: collecting data, filtering spam, sending notifications, and integrating with your tools.

No! Formboost is completely serverless. You don't need to write any backend code or manage a server. Just add your Formboost endpoint to your form, and we handle everything else.

Formboost offers a free tier with 100 submissions per month. Paid plans start at $9/month and include more submissions, advanced features, and priority support. Check our pricing page for complete details.

Yes! Formboost uses industry-standard security: data is encrypted in transit with SSL/TLS, we filter spam automatically, and support webhook signature verification. We're GDPR compliant and don't sell your data.

Yes! Formboost works with HTML forms on any website - static sites, JAMstack apps, traditional servers, WordPress, Webflow, and more. If you have an HTML form, Formboost works with it.

Formboost integrates with email (automatic notifications), Slack, Discord, Telegram, and HTTP webhooks for anything custom. There is no native Zapier or IFTTT app — you reach those platforms by pointing a Formboost webhook at the incoming-webhook URL they give you.

Yes! Use webhooks to send form submissions to your own backend. Formboost will POST the submission data to your endpoint in real-time, with signature verification for security.

Yes! You can customize email recipients, subject lines, and templates. Emails are sent automatically when forms are submitted, and you can configure them in the dashboard.

It takes less than a minute: 1) Sign up (no credit card needed), 2) Create a form endpoint, 3) Add your endpoint to your HTML form's action attribute, 4) Done! Your first submissions will arrive immediately.

Yes! Formboost works with any frontend framework. Use fetch() or axios to POST data to your Formboost endpoint. See our framework guides for examples with React, Next.js, Vue, and more.

Yes! Formboost provides a REST API for programmatic access. You can retrieve submissions, update endpoints, configure integrations, and more through the API. See our API documentation for details.

Yes! You can test Formboost in development. We recommend testing with test data first. The free tier includes 100 submissions/month, perfect for testing.

Formboost accepts form data in multiple formats: URL-encoded (standard HTML forms), JSON, and multipart/form-data (for file uploads). The format is automatic based on your form configuration.

Formboost uses AI-powered machine learning to detect spam submissions. Each submission gets a spam score, and you can set automatic thresholds to filter or flag suspicious submissions. You can also manually review submissions in the dashboard.

Yes! The Formboost dashboard shows real-time submission analytics including total submissions, trends, spam scores, and more. You can also export data via the API.

Yes! Formboost supports file uploads. Files are securely stored and you can access them via direct URLs or through webhooks.

Yes! Configure custom redirect URLs in the dashboard. Users can be redirected to a thank you page, your homepage, or any other URL after they submit.

Yes! Set up automatic reply emails that are sent to users who submit your forms. You can customize the message and even send different replies based on form fields.

We offer email support for all plans. Premium plans include priority support. You can reach us at [email protected] or through the dashboard.

Yes! We have comprehensive documentation including setup guides, API reference, framework examples, and troubleshooting guides. Visit /docs for the full documentation.

Formboost is built on a reliable, redundant infrastructure. Check our status page at /status for current uptime and incident history.

Yes! You can export submissions via the dashboard or through the API. Your data is yours, and you can access it anytime.

Deleting a form is permanent and cannot be undone. All submissions for that form are deleted as well. The form endpoint will stop accepting submissions immediately.