How does VeilForms compare?
We're not just another form builder. We're the only one that encrypts data in the browser before it ever leaves.
| Feature | VeilForms
You're Here | Typeform | JotForm | Palform | Tally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security & Privacy | |||||
| Client-Side Encryption Data encrypted in browser before transmission | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| You Control Encryption Keys Provider cannot decrypt your data | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Automatic PII Detection Identifies emails, phones, SSNs automatically | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Zero User Tracking No cookies, fingerprinting, or analytics | Yes | No | No | Partial | Partial |
| Anonymous Submission IDs Cryptographic IDs with no user link | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Compliance | |||||
| GDPR Ready Built-in privacy by design | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Capable Suitable for healthcare data | Yes | Enterprise | Paid Add-on | Yes | No |
| Data Retention Controls Automatic deletion policies | Yes | No | Limited | Yes | No |
| Developer Experience | |||||
| JavaScript SDK Easy integration with any site | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| REST API Full programmatic access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Webhooks Real-time submission notifications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Any Form HTML No proprietary builder required | Yes | No | Limited | No | Limited |
| Features | |||||
| Visual Form Builder Drag-and-drop form creation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Conditional Logic Show/hide fields based on answers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File Uploads Accept file attachments | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics Dashboard Form performance metrics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Pricing | |||||
| Free Tier Forms/month on free plan | 1 form | 10 responses | 5 forms | 3 forms | Unlimited |
| Starting Price Paid plan per month | $19/mo | $25/mo | $34/mo | $15/mo | $29/mo |
| Open Source Self-host option available | Planned | No | No | Yes | No |
Why choose VeilForms?
True Privacy, Not Theater
Other form builders encrypt data on their servers. We encrypt it in your users' browsers. We literally cannot read your data—and neither can anyone who breaches our systems.
Use Your Own Forms
Keep your existing form HTML. Just add our SDK and a data attribute. No need to recreate forms in a proprietary builder or learn a new tool.
Automatic PII Detection
Our SDK detects emails, phone numbers, SSNs, and more—automatically flagging or stripping sensitive data before encryption. No other form builder does this.
Zero Tracking
No cookies. No fingerprinting. No IP logging. No analytics scripts watching your users. Just form submissions, encrypted and anonymous.
Detailed Comparisons
VeilForms vs Typeform
Typeform pioneered beautiful, conversational forms. But beauty doesn't equal security.
- Security: Typeform uses server-side encryption—they hold the keys and can access your data. VeilForms encrypts in the browser; we never see plaintext.
- Tracking: Typeform includes analytics and can share data with third parties. VeilForms has zero tracking.
- Flexibility: Typeform requires using their builder. VeilForms works with any HTML form.
- Price: Typeform starts at $25/mo with just 10 responses on free. VeilForms starts at $19/mo with 3 full forms free.
Choose Typeform if: Design aesthetics are your top priority and you don't handle sensitive data.
Choose VeilForms if: Privacy and security matter, or you need HIPAA-grade protection.
VeilForms vs JotForm
JotForm offers powerful features and integrations. But with power comes complexity—and privacy concerns.
- Security: JotForm's encryption is server-side. Their team can access your data. HIPAA compliance requires an expensive add-on.
- Tracking: JotForm collects extensive analytics and user data.
- Complexity: JotForm's 400+ templates and 100+ integrations can be overwhelming. VeilForms keeps it simple.
- Price: JotForm's Bronze plan starts at $34/mo. VeilForms Pro is $19/mo.
Choose JotForm if: You need extensive integrations and don't mind the complexity.
Choose VeilForms if: Security-first design and simplicity appeal to you.
VeilForms vs Palform
Palform is the closest competitor—they also offer client-side encryption. Here's how we differ.
- PII Detection: VeilForms automatically detects and flags sensitive data. Palform doesn't.
- Anonymous IDs: VeilForms uses cryptographic anonymous IDs. Palform uses standard identifiers.
- Flexibility: Palform requires their form builder. VeilForms works with any HTML.
- Tracking: Palform has some analytics. VeilForms has zero tracking.
Choose Palform if: You want open-source and self-hosting options today.
Choose VeilForms if: You want PII detection, zero tracking, and flexibility to use any form HTML.
VeilForms vs Tally
Tally offers unlimited forms on their free tier—impressive for casual use. But it's not built for security.
- Security: Tally has no client-side encryption. Data is transmitted and stored in plaintext on their servers.
- Compliance: Tally has no HIPAA support and limited data controls.
- API: Tally's API is limited compared to full REST APIs.
- Tracking: Tally collects some user analytics.
Choose Tally if: You need unlimited free forms for non-sensitive surveys.
Choose VeilForms if: You collect any sensitive data and care about privacy.