Formcake

Overview Formcake is a form backend service designed for developers who need to collect form submissions without managing server infrastructure. It works with any website or application by accepting HTTP POST requests and handling storage, validation, and forwarding of form data. Built specifically for JAMStack sites, static websites, and API-driven applications, Formcake eliminates the need to run a dedicated form processing server. It handles submission collection, triggers like webhooks and emails, and integrates with tools such as Zapier. Key Benefits No libraries, scripts, or CSS dependencies required to start collecting form submissions. Unlimited form creation even on the lowest paid tier, eliminating per-form costs. Built-in anti-virus scanning for file uploads, with quarantine and clean status visible in the API response. Submission retention of up to 90 days on the Personal plan and unlimited retention on Developer and Business plans. Native reCAPTCHA v3 integration on every paid plan for spam protection. Dedicated API for managing submissions programmatically without relying on the web portal alone. How It Works You add a standard HTML element to your site and set its action attribute to a Formcake API endpoint URL. When a visitor submits the form, Formcake captures the data, optionally runs basic spam protection or reCAPTCHA, and forwards it to configured actions such as webhooks, emails, or Zapier workflows. You view and manage all submissions through the Formcake portal or via the REST API. Use Cases Indie developers building a personal JAMStack site who need a lightweight contact form without running a backend. Agencies managing multiple client static sites who want a single dashboard to monitor all form submissions. Developers adding file upload forms to API-driven applications who need anti-virus scanning and secure file storage. Small shops creating landing pages with lead-capture forms that trigger email notifications and Zapier workflows. Enterprise teams requiring audit trails and unlimited submission retention for compliance-heavy form collections. Why Choose This Product Formcake is best suited for developers who want a serverless form backend with no library dependencies and flexible pricing starting at $25 per year. The service explicitly offers unlimited forms on all non-free plans, but submission limits and file storage caps scale with the chosen tier.