# Tally: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Tally: A simple, generous free form builder that works like writing a document. Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/tally · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) A simple, generous free form builder that works like writing a document. [Website & no-code builders](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/website-no-code) · Free plan Official site: [tally.so](https://tally.so) ## What Tally does You type questions straight into the page and add blocks for things like file uploads, payments, e-signatures and ratings. Conditional logic can show, hide or branch questions, and hidden fields can capture data from the link. Responses can go to Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable or Slack, or to other tools through webhooks, Zapier or Make. ## Who Tally is for - Marketers - HR teams - Operations managers - Small business owners ## Key features - Blocks for payments, e-signatures, file uploads, ratings and date pickers - Conditional logic, calculations, hidden fields and answer piping - Partial submission capture and reCAPTCHA spam protection - Embeds, popups, shareable links and custom domains - Integrations with Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable, Slack, Zapier and Make - Unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan, under fair use ## Privacy and data Belgium-based and GDPR compliant; form data is stored in Europe on Google Cloud and encrypted in transit and at rest, and a Data Processing Agreement is included. Source: [Tally’s own page](https://tally.so/help/gdpr). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings. ## Learn Tally free on Stepthrough - Comparison: [The best AI form builders for client intake and surveys in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-form-builders) ## Alternatives to Tally Other AI website and no-code builders in the directory. - [**Lovable**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/lovable) Free plan Build a website or web app by describing it in chat, then publish it to your own domain. - [**Jotform**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/jotform) Free plan Build forms, intake flows and approvals, with AI that creates a form from one prompt. - [**Mixo**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/mixo) Free plan AI website builder for small businesses: describe your business or idea in one sentence and it builds the site, with a sign-up or contact form, a blog and SEO setup. Sign-ups land on your dashboard with a CSV export. The free plan publishes a one-page site on a Mixo address. - [**SunSed**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/sunsed) Free trial Describe an app in plain words and SunSed builds the pages, the database and the logins. Builder is $30 a month after a 7-day free trial, card required. - [**Bolt.new**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/bolt-new) Free plan Describe an app and Bolt builds, runs and deploys it in your browser. - [**v0**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/v0) Free plan Vercel’s AI builder that turns prompts into web apps and interfaces you can deploy. [All 26 AI website and no-code builders](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/website-no-code) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Tally?** A simple, generous free form builder that works like writing a document. You type questions straight into the page and add blocks for things like file uploads, payments, e-signatures and ratings. Conditional logic can show, hide or branch questions, and hidden fields can capture data from the link. Responses can go to Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable or Slack, or to other tools through webhooks, Zapier or Make. **Who is Tally for?** Tally fits marketers, HR teams, operations managers and small business owners, and other office teams with the same job to do. **Is Tally free?** Tally has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Tally?** Other AI website and no-code builders include Lovable, Jotform, Mixo, SunSed and Bolt.new. **Is Tally safe for work data?** Belgium-based and GDPR compliant; form data is stored in Europe on Google Cloud and encrypted in transit and at rest, and a Data Processing Agreement is included. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Tally website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Checked against Tally’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://tally.so), [source 2](https://tally.so/help/gdpr). Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). Listings are free; [submit your AI tool](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/submit). [The full AI tools directory](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools) · [Website & no-code builders](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/website-no-code) · [Tool comparisons](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare)