The Airform Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Airform in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Airform
The Insider’s Guide
Free open-source service that turns HTML forms into emails
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among form and survey tools, read from Airform’s own pages.
Made by CJ Patoilo · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Airform’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Airform’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 88 of the 148 other form and survey tools we grade
Airform sends an HTML form's entries to an email address when the form's action is set to its URL followed by that address. The site says it provides unlimited submissions for free for now and is open source under the MIT license. Wrapper packages exist for Angular, AngularJS, Aurelia, React and Vue.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Airform, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and it is a web app where the work is writing the form and the server-less setup, so it sits at C.
- 1
Best for turning an HTML form into an email
Airform is a free open-source service that turns an HTML form into an email.
- 2
It is free
Airform has no paid plan at all. Unlimited form submissions, free "for now" according to the site.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Email forms
Set the form action to the Airform URL plus your email address and entries are mailed to you.
- 5
Framework packages
Wrappers are published for Angular, AngularJS, Aurelia, React and Vue.
- 6
No server needed
The service runs the receiving side so nothing is installed on your own server.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 88 of 148
That is against the other form and survey tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Airform is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Airform at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- CJ Patoilo
- Category
- Forms & Surveys
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for turning an HTML form into an email
Airform is a free open-source service that turns an HTML form into an email. The free offer is worded 'for now', the pages describe no dashboard, spam filter or file uploads, and the footer carries a 2018 copyright.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free, but it is a bare service: no dashboard, spam filter or uploads on the pages we read, and the site asks for sponsors. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright with unlimited submissions, though the site says 'for now'. |
| Features | D | One narrow function, form to email. No dashboard, spam filter or uploads are described. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and it is a web app where the work is writing the form and the server-less setup, so it sits at C. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with framework packages for Angular, React and Vue and no integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Airform is for
- Fits if you want a free contact form for a hobby site
- Works for front-end developers using React, Vue or Angular
Who it is not for
- Watch out: the free offer is 'for now', so terms could change
- Skip it if you want spam filtering, as none is described
- Skip it if you want a dashboard or uploads, as the pages describe neither
- Watch out: the footer is 2018 and one maintainer is named, with support by sponsorship and GitHub
Good to know
Good for
- Hobby sites that need a contact form at no cost
- Front-end developers who want a plain HTML form
Worth knowing
- The free offer is worded as 'for now', so terms could change.
- The pages read describe no dashboard, spam filter or file uploads.
- The footer carries a 2018 copyright and a single named maintainer.
- Support is by sponsorship and GitHub, with no paid plan listed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Airform is free to use.
Free, but it is a bare service: no dashboard, spam filter or uploads on the pages we read, and the site asks for sponsors.
Free
$0
Unlimited form submissions for now; the project asks for sponsorship.
The free plan
Unlimited form submissions, free "for now" according to the site.
Read from airform.io on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free open-source service that turns HTML forms into emails. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, forms.
No dashboard, spam filter or uploads are described.
- Email forms
- Set the form action to the Airform URL plus your email address and entries are mailed to you.
- Framework packages
- Wrappers are published for Angular, AngularJS, Aurelia, React and Vue.
- No server needed
- The service runs the receiving side so nothing is installed on your own server.
- Open source
- The code is open source under the MIT license and maintained on GitHub.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Airform is made by CJ Patoilo.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
88/148
Other form and survey tools it is graded above
Airform's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 88 of the 148 other form and survey tools we grade, and level with 27.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 139 of 148) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Airform has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 149 form and survey tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Airform’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 107 of 148
- AFree plan and trialAbove 139 of 148
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 148
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 148
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 148
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 121 form and survey tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Airform is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Airform is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Forms: an app builder makes this well.
What this rests on. Airform’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Formsubmit, Formspree, Web3Forms, Formspark and Basin
The 5 tools Airform is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Formsubmit
Free
Free form endpoint that emails HTML form submissions.
- Airform is open source, according to its own site.
- Formsubmit also covers workflow automation.
- 2.4GPA
Formspree
Free plan · from $10/mo
Form backend that handles submissions for any website.
- Airform is open source, according to its own site.
- Formspree also covers workflow automation and transactional email.
- 2.2GPA
Web3Forms
Free plan
Form-to-email backend for static websites using an access key.
- Airform has a free plan. Web3Forms does not.
- Airform is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
Formspark
Free plan · from $25 one-time
Form backend that emails or forwards submissions from your own HTML.
- Airform is open source, according to its own site.
- Formspark also covers workflow automation.
- 2.4GPA
Basin
Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Form backend and builder that collects submissions without code.
- Airform is open source, according to its own site.
- Basin also covers workflow automation and transactional email.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Airform free?
Yes. Airform is free to use.
How much does Airform cost?
Airform lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Airform work on?
Airform is available on Web.
Does Airform have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Airform is listed for Web.
Does Airform have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Airform is listed for Web.
Is Airform open source?
Yes. Airform is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes Airform?
Airform is made by CJ Patoilo.
What are the alternatives to Airform?
The closest alternatives to Airform in our directory are Formsubmit, Formspree, Web3Forms, Formspark and Basin.
How does Airform compare with other form and survey tools?
Airform's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 88 of the 148 other form and survey tools we grade, and level with 27.
Is Airform good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Airform B for value for money. Airform has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Airform?
Airform is free, so making your own would save you nothing. This is a judgement from its listing.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Airform’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Airform's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by CJ Patoilo. Prices change, so check airform.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Airform, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/airform
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Airform’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Airform is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by CJ Patoilo. Prices and plans change: check airform.io before you buy.