Ask only relevant questions
Branch on project type or company size so respondents see the fields you need. This works on Deformity Free; Formester starts conditional rules on Personal.
Make the logic yours.
From the free plan.
Go from an idea to a working, connected form. Deformity includes conditional logic and external API/MCP access on Free, alongside unlimited static responses and optional AI conversations.
01 / COST & CAPACITY
Compare the plan your workflow actually needs.
Formester’s entry paid plan is cheaper. The important distinction is where branching, API access and custom domains become available. These are monthly prices, not discounted annual equivalents.
| Capability | Deformity | Formester |
|---|---|---|
| Free collection | Unlimited forms and static responses | Unlimited forms and responses |
| Entry paid plan | Pro: $29/month | Personal: $13/month |
| Conditional logic | Free | Personal: $13/month |
| External form-management API | Free | Business: $49/month |
| Custom domains | Pro: $29/month | Business: $49/month |
| Team seats | 3 on Pro | 25 on Business |
For a custom-domain form, Deformity Pro starts $20/month below Formester Business. Formester Business includes 25 seats, so a larger team may value that bundle. Both products offer unlimited free collection and AI building tools.
WHY DEFORMITYMore of what
More of what
your form can do.
Make branching part of your first draft
Show the right questions without upgrading just to add conditional rules. Deformity includes logic on Free.
Connect your own application
Use the external API or MCP to create and manage forms from your workflow. Deformity includes developer access on Free.
Put your form on your domain
Deformity Pro includes a custom domain at $29/month. Formester lists custom domains on its $49/month Business plan.
02 / THE DETAILSDeformity vs Formester.
Deformity vs Formester.
Feature by feature.
| Capability | Deformity | Formester |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited free collection | Yes | Yes |
| Conditional logic on Free | Yes | No |
| AI form generation and editing | Yes | Yes |
| AI respondent experience | Live AI conversations or fixed static flows | AI-assisted builder with standard and card-style forms |
| Custom emails | Custom subjects, content and design; AI editing on Pro | Custom and conditional emails on Free |
| Payments | Stripe | Stripe and PayPal listed |
| API on Free | Yes | No |
| Custom domains | Pro | Business |
| Document and offline tools | Forms, exports and integrations | PDF tools and offline forms listed |
| Team collaboration | 3 seats on Pro | 25 seats on Business |
| Signature field | Yes | Yes; Free |
| Rating questions | Yes | Yes; Free |
| File uploads | Yes; Free up to 10 MB each | Yes |
| Pre-filled answers | Yes | Yes; Free |
| Capture partial responses | Yes | Business |
| Post-submission redirects | Yes | Personal and Business |
| Google Tag Manager | Yes | Personal and Business |
| Question-level drop-off analytics | Yes | Yes |
| QR-code sharing | Yes | Yes; Free |
| Website embeds | Yes | Yes |
| Remove platform branding | Pro | Personal and Business |
03 / PUT IT TO WORK
Qualify a lead and hand it to your application.
A practical comparison starts with the capabilities needed for one end-to-end workflow: branching, collection and programmatic access.
Manage the form from your tools
Create or update a form through Deformity’s API, or work with it through an MCP-connected assistant. Formester lists API access on Business.
Brand the final handoff
Add your domain on Pro and design the confirmation email. Both tools support customized emails, so compare the actual editor and workflow you prefer.
When Formester still fits
Formester is attractive for its lower-priced Personal plan and its 25-seat Business bundle. Its PDF, offline, quiz and custom-email features are useful. Deformity’s specific advantages here are free branching and developer access, plus a live AI respondent experience.
Make your next form a Deformity.
- 01
Pick the workflow to improve
Start a free Deformity form with the questions and logic you need. A Formester URL importer is not available in this workflow.
- 02
Build and connect
Configure the branches, add your styling and connect your application or integrations. Test API operations with a draft form.
- 03
Publish a tested experience
Check the static or AI flow, email delivery and destination records. Then share your new form with respondents.
05 / GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you switch.
Is Deformity free, or just a trial?
Deformity Free has no trial deadline: it includes unlimited forms and static responses, subject to fair use. The 100 free AI respondent conversations are a separate total allowance, not a monthly reset. Pro starts at $29/month on monthly billing and adds branding removal, custom domains, team seats and a larger AI allowance.
Is Deformity cheaper than Formester?
Not at every tier. Formester Personal is $13/month; Deformity Pro starts at $29/month. But Formester places API access and custom domains on its $49/month Business plan. Compare the plan that includes your required capabilities.
Does Formester have AI and custom emails?
Yes. Its current pricing lists AI form generation, editing and custom emails. Those are shared capabilities. Deformity’s live respondent conversations are a different use of AI from creating or editing the form.
Can I use conditional logic without paying?
Yes on Deformity Free. Formester’s published feature table places conditional logic and rules on Personal and Business.
Which plan makes sense for a larger team?
Formester Business includes 25 team members; Deformity Pro includes three seats. Weigh that difference against the AI experience, API workflow and design controls you need.
What does payment collection cost?
Deformity Free supports Stripe payments with a 10% platform fee plus Stripe processing fees. Pro removes Deformity’s platform fee; Stripe processing fees still apply. Choose the plan based on your expected payment volume as well as the form features you need.