No servers, no databases, no build step. Most developers finish before their coffee cools.
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Create a free account
Sign up and get your API key instantly. No credit card.
apiKey = "sf_3f8a91c2"
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Point your form at the endpoint
One attribute change. Works with plain HTML or any framework.
action="https://api.staticforms.dev/submit"
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Receive clean submissions
Delivered to your inbox with spam already filtered. Webhooks and dashboard included.
New submission from Ada Lovelace
Everything You Need
What happens after the POST
Delivering an email is table stakes. The real work starts when the submission arrives.
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AI replies, sent before you open the email
Upload your docs, FAQs, or pricing as a knowledge base. When a submission arrives, Static Forms writes a reply that actually answers the question and sends it straight back to them — no waiting on you. Pay-as-you-go credits, no extra subscription.
Re: Question about file uploadsTo: ada@example.com
Hi Ada,
Answered from your knowledge base in 2.3sWriting…
Built-in, zero setup
Spam dies before it reaches your inbox
Every submission is screened by built-in advanced spam filtering automatically — no captcha, no honeypot, no setup required. Want extra layers? Add reCAPTCHA v2 and v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, or privacy-first Altcha, plus honeypot fields on every plan, including free.
Grace Hopper Quote request for agency planDelivered
seo-blaster: Rank #1 on Google todayHoneypot tripped
Margaret Hamilton Partnership inquiryDelivered
pharma-deals-24: Cheap meds, no prescriptionFailed Turnstile
Slack, Discord & more
Submissions, wherever your team works
Native Slack and Discord notifications, one-click Google Sheets sync, Zapier and Make support, and raw webhooks carrying the full JSON payload. Email is just the default, not the limit.
One POST, delivered everywhere at once. Zapier and Make supported too.
Up to 25 rules per form
Every submission routed by what is actually in it
Build when/then rules on any submitted field: when department is billing, route it to your verified billing inbox, post it in #billing on Slack, add a row to a sheet, or call a webhook. Rules can also rewrite the subject line, set reply-to, or quarantine obvious spam before it reaches you. Dry-run any rule against a sample submission before you save it — Pro includes 10 rules per form, Agency 25.
Dry run, nothing sent or stored3 of 3 actions would run
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Build the form visually, embed with one tag
Add text, email, number, date, dropdown, checkbox, and file fields from the dashboard. Set per-field validation rules, pick a captcha provider, then paste a single <script> tag on any page. The embed renders your form and posts to the same documented endpoint as every other Static Forms integration.
Accept attachments up to 4.5MB per file. On paid plans, uploads persist in dedicated storage (1GB on Starter, 5GB on Pro, 10GB on Agency), so a missed email never means a lost document.
Moving away from WordPress? Keep your forms working.
Connect our WordPress plugin to your account once, then drop any form you've built in your dashboard onto a page. Migrating to Astro, Hugo, or a plain static host later? Swap the form action on the new site — same endpoint, same inbox, submissions keep flowing.
Connect once, then embed any of your forms with a block or shortcode — no per-form setup
Native Elementor Pro action and Contact Form 7 forwarding, no third-party services
Survives the migration: same endpoint works on WordPress and the static site
One dashboard for every client site, static or not
// Before: Elementor Pro on WordPress
Actions after submit: Static Forms
Sends to your inbox, no code changes needed
// After: plain HTML on any static host
<form action="https://api.staticforms.dev/submit"
method="POST">
Same endpoint. Same inbox. Zero downtime.
A plan for your next step
Start small. Stay connected.
From your first inquiry to a growing business. Give every submission a place to go.
Save with yearly billing
AI replies use additional pay-as-you-go credits. Your subscription and AI usage are shown separately.
You can have your first form working in under 60 seconds. Simply register, get your API key, and add it to your form's action URL. No server setup, no complex configuration required.
Is there really a free plan forever?
Yes! Our free plan includes 250 form submissions per month forever. No credit card required, no time limits. It's perfect for personal projects, portfolios, and small websites.
How does CAPTCHA spam protection work?
We integrate with leading CAPTCHA providers to protect your forms. Free plans get reCAPTCHA v2 (checkbox). From the Starter plan up ($6/month, or $4/month billed annually) you also unlock reCAPTCHA v3 (invisible, score-based), Cloudflare Turnstile (low-friction, privacy-friendly), hCaptcha, and Altcha (privacy-first, GDPR-friendly - no user tracking). Plus, honeypot fields catch simple bots automatically on every plan.
Can I use this with any website platform?
Yes! Static Forms works with any platform that can create HTML forms: React, Vue, Angular, Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, and any static site generator. No plugins required.
How do I add a contact form to a Jekyll or Hugo site?
Drop a standard HTML <form> into your Markdown or layout, set the action to our submit endpoint, and include your API key as a hidden input. Because there is no JavaScript requirement, it works inside any Jekyll, Hugo, Eleventy, or Astro template without extra plugins.
Does Static Forms work with Next.js and React?
Yes. Point any React form — Next.js App Router, Pages Router, Vite + React, or Remix — at our API. You can submit with plain <form action> for progressive enhancement, or use fetch/Server Actions if you prefer full control over the client-side flow.
Do you support file uploads and attachments?
File uploads are available from the Starter plan up, at 4.5MB per file. Attach a standard <input type="file"> with multipart/form-data and uploaded files are forwarded to your email and kept in persistent storage for download from your inbox — 1GB on Starter, 5GB on Pro, 10GB on Agency. Free plans email attachments through without storing them.
What happens if I exceed my plan limits?
It depends on your plan. On Free and Starter, sending pauses until your monthly limit resets or you upgrade — Starter hard-caps at 3,000 submissions and prompts an upgrade to Pro. Pro and Agency can opt in to overage billing and keep sending at $1.00 per 1,000 extra submissions. We'll send you alerts at 75% and 90% usage so you can take action, and upgrading instantly restores service.
Do you store my form data?
Yes — every submission is stored in your dashboard on every plan, so you can search, export, or delete it. Free stores submissions for a year and lists the most recent 30 days in your inbox; nothing older is deleted, and it all becomes visible again the moment you upgrade. Every paid plan — Starter, Pro, and Agency — stores submissions forever and shows the whole history, with the option to configure a shorter retention window. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Is Static Forms GDPR compliant?
Yes! We're fully GDPR compliant with data export/deletion on request, consent tracking, IP anonymization, and a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for business customers. We also offer privacy-friendly CAPTCHA options including Cloudflare Turnstile and Altcha for teams that want alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA.
What's included in the paid plans?
Starter ($6/month, or $4/month billed annually) gives you 3,000 submissions/month, unlimited forms, file uploads (4.5MB per file, 1GB storage), advanced CAPTCHA (reCAPTCHA v3, Cloudflare Turnstile, hCaptcha, Altcha), domain restriction, webhooks with Slack, Telegram and Discord, auto-responders, AI Reply, paid-only agent access, unlimited submission storage, and priority email support. Pro adds 25,000 submissions/month, 5GB storage, custom email templates, Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable and Mailchimp sync, Zapier, form rules for conditional routing (10 per form), CC emails, a custom sending domain, branding removal, up to 3 team members, and opt-in overage. Agency adds 30,000 submissions/month, 10GB storage, 25 rules per form, and unlimited team members.
Can I connect ChatGPT or Claude to my forms?
Yes. On paid Starter, Pro and Agency, copy the MCP server URL from Agent access in the main sidebar into your provider settings and sign in through OAuth. Choose one workspace and shared permissions; the connection automatically follows every form you can currently access there; compatible MCP clients register automatically without manual client keys. Configuration and optional submission reads start on Starter, while rule changes require paid Pro or Agency. Free and trial tiers are excluded. Your provider plan and workspace policy may limit custom connectors.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription with one click, no questions asked. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your account stays active until the end of your billing period, then downgrades to our free plan.
Do you offer refunds?
Absolutely! We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. If you're not satisfied for any reason, contact us for a full refund.
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