Formgrid:Open-source form submission API
Handle website forms without building a backend
# Forms & SurveysWhat is Formgrid:Open-source form submission API?
I’ve built Formgrid, an open-source, privacy-friendly tool to handle website forms without a backend. Receive submissions instantly with email notifications, spam protection, and optional Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA. Use the hosted version or self-host with Docker for full control. MIT-licensed, no vendor lock-in, and secure.
Problem
Users need to build and maintain a backend system to handle website form submissions, which requires time, technical expertise, and ongoing management. This leads to delays in deployment, increased costs, and dependency on developer resources.
Solution
An open-source form submission API that allows users to handle website forms without backend development. Users can receive submissions via email, enable spam protection, and integrate Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA. Examples: self-hosting with Docker or using the hosted version for instant setup.
Customers
Web developers, small business owners, and marketers seeking privacy-friendly, low-code solutions for form handling on static websites or landing pages.
Unique Features
Open-source (MIT-licensed), self-hostable via Docker, privacy-first design, Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA for spam prevention, and no vendor lock-in.
User Comments
Simplifies form management for non-technical users
Appreciate the open-source and self-hostable option
Effective spam protection with CAPTCHA
Easy integration with static sites
Transparent pricing and no data tracking
Traction
Newly launched (exact date unspecified), open-source with GitHub repository visibility, no disclosed MRR/user count but positioned as a niche alternative in a competitive market.
Market Size
The global form builder software market is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2026, driven by demand for no-code/low-code solutions (Source: MarketsandMarkets).
