gitformsvsHeyForm
Two self-hosted Typeform alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gitforms | HeyForm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 6 in Form Builder | #3 of 6 in Form Builder |
| GitHub stars | 164 | 9 055 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +69 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | v3.0.5 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
HeyForm scores 68/100 against 43/100 for gitforms, so it is the safer default.
HeyForm ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for gitforms.
If you want the quickest setup, gitforms is easier to run; HeyForm needs more configuration.
HeyForm is growing faster right now (+69 stars in 30 days).
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