# gitforms vs mailform

> Two self-hosted [Formspree alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/formspree), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | gitforms | mailform |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 ✓ | 37/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 6 in Form Builder | #92 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | 164 ✓ | 124 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

gitforms scores 43/100 against 37/100 for mailform, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, gitforms is easier to run; mailform needs more configuration.

## Details

- [gitforms](https://selfhost.directory/project/gitforms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gitforms.md)
- [mailform](https://selfhost.directory/project/mailform) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mailform.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gitforms-vs-mailform