Atlas Forms vs Netlify Forms
Netlify Forms is convenient if you're on Netlify. Atlas works everywhere, offers webhooks, API access, and doesn't tie you to one hosting platform.
Atlas Forms
Works anywhere
Netlify Forms
Netlify sites only
Feature Comparison
See how Atlas and Netlify Forms compare
| Feature | Atlas Forms | Netlify Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Platform requirement | Any platform | Netlify only |
| Setup complexity | Change form URL | Add attributes + deploy |
| Free submissions | 1,000/month | 100/month |
| Paid plan starts at | $29.99/mo | $19/mo (Level 1) |
| Number of forms | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Webhooks | All plans | Paid only |
| REST API | Limited | |
| File uploads | ||
| Spam protection | ||
| Export data | CSV + JSON | CSV only |
| Slack/Discord | Via webhooks |
Why Choose Atlas Forms?
Platform-independent form backend with powerful features
Works Anywhere
Use Atlas with any hosting platform - Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, WordPress, or even static HTML. No vendor lock-in.
- Not tied to Netlify hosting
- Works with any website builder
- Easy to migrate between platforms
Webhooks on Free Plan
Netlify Forms requires a paid plan for webhooks. Atlas includes webhooks on the free tier, enabling automation from day one.
- HMAC-signed payloads
- Automatic retry logic
- Full delivery tracking
Full API Access
Query submissions, manage forms, and build custom integrations with Atlas's complete REST API. Available on all plans.
- Full CRUD operations
- Filtering and pagination
- Export to CSV or JSON
10x More Free Submissions
Get 1,000 free submissions per month (vs. Netlify's 100). Perfect for growing projects that need room to scale.
- No credit card required
- No branding on submissions
- Unlimited forms
Migrating from Netlify Forms
Simple migration, even if you stay on Netlify hosting
Create Atlas form endpoint
Sign up for Atlas (free) and create a new form endpoint in your dashboard. You'll get a unique URL like https://atlasforms.app/f/abc123
Update your form markup
Replace Netlify's special attributes with a standard form action:
<!-- Before (Netlify Forms) -->
<form name="contact" netlify>
<!-- After (Atlas Forms) -->
<form action="https://atlasforms.app/f/abc123" method="POST">Set up notifications
Configure webhooks, Slack/Discord notifications, or email alerts in your Atlas dashboard. These work immediately, even on the free plan.
Deploy and test
Deploy your updated form and submit a test. Your forms now work anywhere, not just on Netlify. You can even migrate your site to another host later without touching your forms.
Still on Netlify? You can use Atlas Forms while continuing to host on Netlify. There's no conflict - just better form handling with more features and flexibility.
Try Atlas Forms today
Get platform-independent forms with webhooks, API access, and 10x more free submissions than Netlify Forms.
1,000 free submissions/month. Works with any platform.