The best MakeForms alternative
MakeForms is built for regulated teams: HIPAA with a signed BAA on every plan, SOC 2, data residency in six regions, and email, SMS and WhatsApp codes included. Its pricing page starts at $65–79 a month with a free trial; Tapzy has a free plan and costs far less when you need code verification.
Reviewed October 2026 by the Tapzy team
Small teams that want verification and spam protection at a low price
Healthcare and regulated teams that need HIPAA, SOC 2 or a data region
Tapzy vs MakeForms, side by side
| Feature | Tapzy | MakeForms |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever, no card | Free trial on the pricing page |
| Cheapest paid plan | $19/mo | Launch $79/mo ($65 yearly), 30 forms |
| Email code verification | Pro, $19/mo | All plans |
| SMS code verification | Pro, $19/mo, your Twilio | All plans, with credits |
| WhatsApp codes | Yes, no setup | Yes, with credits |
| Spam protection | Invisible bot checks, spam filter, firewall | Automatic reCAPTCHA |
| Payments in the form | Pro, $19/mo, Stripe or Dodo | Stripe or Razorpay on Launch |
| Partial responses | Pro, $19/mo | All plans |
| Remove branding | Pro, $19/mo | Scale, $159/mo |
| HIPAA with a BAA | — | Every plan |
| Team members | — | 3 on Launch |
| Link in Bio pages and short links | — |
Sources: makeforms.io/pricing, checked October 2026. Prices are monthly, in USD. Tapzy prices are on the pricing page.
Choose Tapzy if…
- You want to start on a free plan rather than a trial.
- You want email, SMS or WhatsApp codes for much less than $65 a month.
- You want spam stopped by invisible bot checks, a spam filter and firewall rules, not only reCAPTCHA.
- You also want link-in-bio pages, short links and QR codes.
Stay with MakeForms if…
- You need HIPAA with a signed BAA, SOC 2 or a choice of data region.
- You need Salesforce sync, e-signatures or built-in email campaigns.
- Several teammates build and manage forms together.
- You want SMS codes on credits instead of your own Twilio account.
How to switch
There's no one-click MakeForms import yet. A CSV gets you most of the way.
- 1
Export from MakeForms
Download a CSV of your form from MakeForms. Keep it as a record of past responses too.
- 2
Import it in Tapzy
Upload the CSV to rebuild the questions. PDF and Word files work too.
- 3
Or start from a template
Pick a Tapzy template and adjust it, then publish and share the new link.
Questions
Is Tapzy a good MakeForms alternative?
Yes, for small teams that want email, SMS or WhatsApp code verification and strong spam protection without a $65–79 monthly plan. If you need HIPAA with a BAA, SOC 2 or data residency, MakeForms is built for that.
How much does MakeForms cost?
As of October 2026, MakeForms' pricing page lists Launch at $79/month ($65/month billed yearly) and Scale at $159/month ($133 yearly), with a free trial.
Does MakeForms have WhatsApp OTP?
Yes. MakeForms sends SMS and WhatsApp codes on credits and email codes on every plan. Tapzy sends WhatsApp codes with no setup, using one credit per code, and SMS codes through your own Twilio account.
Can I move my forms from MakeForms?
Export your responses as a CSV, then rebuild the form in Tapzy or start from one of its templates.
Is Tapzy free?
Yes. Tapzy has a free plan with unlimited forms and responses, no credit card and no time limit. Verification and payments are on Pro; the pricing page shows what each plan includes.
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