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6.5 / 10

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OPENNESS 5/10API 2/3 · Export 0/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 1/2

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Typeform offers a Responses API and a Create API for forms, themes and images. typeform.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Paid subscriptions are billed monthly or annually, and the pricing page lists a monthly option. typeform.com, checked 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

What it does

Typeform is best for small business owners who want to collect more responses from customers, leads, or employees through good-looking, easy-to-fill forms and surveys. Instead of a plain list of questions, Typeform shows one question at a time, which keeps people engaged and more likely to finish. You can build forms for lead generation, customer feedback, job applications, quizzes, and more. It connects to hundreds of tools like HubSpot, Slack, Stripe, and Zapier so your data flows where you need it.

Strengths

High-converting conversational form format
AI form builder speeds up creation
Wide integration library (300+ tools)
Strong branding and customization options on paid plans
Detailed drop-off and conversion analytics on Business plan

Weaknesses

Free plan is limited to 10 responses/month — too low for most real business needs
Paid plans start at $39/month, which is pricey for solo operators
Response limits can be hit quickly on lower-tier plans without paying for add-ons
Advanced features like Salesforce integration and video answers require higher-cost plans

Key features

Build forms and surveys that show one question at a time to boost completion rates
Use AI to generate and edit forms quickly by typing what you need
Collect leads, feedback, orders, applications, and quiz responses in one place
Connect to 300+ tools including HubSpot, Slack, Stripe, and Zapier
Track drop-off rates and conversion data to see where people stop filling out your form
Add your logo and brand colors, and remove Typeform branding on paid plans

AI features

Typeform AI lets you build and edit forms by typing plain-language prompts, so you skip the manual setup. Higher-tier plans also include AI-powered insights that summarize response data and flag patterns in your results.

STOA verdict

Typeform is a great pick for small businesses that rely on lead capture, customer feedback, or online surveys and want forms that actually get filled out. The biggest pro is that its one-question-at-a-time format genuinely improves completion rates compared to standard form tools. The main downside is cost — the free plan caps you at 10 responses per month, so most real business use cases require a paid plan starting at $39/month, which adds up fast for a single-person shop.