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# How to create a form for free with Tally (2026 guide)
- URL: https://abstract27.com/how-to-create-a-free-form-with-tally/
- Published: 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T11:56:09.000Z
- Description: Create a free form with Tally in 2026: unlimited forms and responses, conditional logic, payments. Creation, integration on your website and response management.
- Author: Jérémie Raude-Leroy
- Tags: Tutorials, #import-2026-10-24, #refreshed

## Introduction

Having a form on your website is essential for collecting information, gathering user feedback or managing sign-ups. However, many form-building tools are either paid-for or heavily limit functionality in their free versions.

This is where **Tally.so** stands out. Tally is an online form-building platform that offers **completely free use**, with an unlimited number of forms and responses. What's more, it allows for **easy integration on your website** via a simple embed code (widget or iframe).

In this article, we'll look at:

- How to create a form for free with Tally.so
- How to customise the form to suit your needs
- How to integrate it onto your website in just a few clicks

Let's now take a closer look at **Tally.so** and its advantages.

## What is Tally.so?

![Tally.so](https://abstract27-blog.b-cdn.net/fr/2025/02/image-14.webp)

[Tally.so](https://tally.so/?ref=abstract27.com) is a platform that lets you create online forms in a simple and intuitive way, **with no technical skills required**. Unlike other tools such as Google Forms or Typeform, **Tally works like a text editor**, which makes it extremely easy to pick up.

### Why choose Tally.so?

1. **100% free** – The free version offers **all** the essential features, with no limit on the number of forms or responses.
2. **Unlimited** – Create an unlimited number of forms and collect as many responses as you like.
3. **Ease of use** – No coding required: the interface looks like a simple document.
4. **Advanced customisation** – Add **images, videos, conditional fields** and customise the design of your form.
5. **Easy integration on a website** – Thanks to the **Tally widget** or a simple **HTML embed code**, you can integrate your form in just a few clicks.
6. **Connected to other tools** – Tally integrates with **Google Sheets, Notion, Mailchimp, Zapier**, and many other services.

## How to create free forms with Tally.so?

Let's now look at **the steps for creating your first form with Tally.so**.

### Step 1: Creating the form

Creating a form with **Tally.so** is a quick and simple process. The minimalist, intuitive interface lets you add fields by typing text directly, much as you would when writing in a standard document.

**1\. Sign up on Tally.so**

To get started, head to [**Tally.so**](https://tally.so/?ref=abstract27.com) and click **"Sign up"** to create a free account.

- You can sign up with **your email address** or **log in with Google**.
- Once signed up, you'll be taken straight to your **dashboard**, where you can manage all your forms.

**2\. Create a new form**

Click **"Create new form"** to get started.

- A blank page opens, resembling a word-processing document.

**3\. Add fields**

One of the great advantages of **Tally.so** is that you can **add fields simply by typing text** and using the `/` command to insert the elements you need.

For example:

- **Free text** → Type your text directly to ask a question.
- **Email field** → Type `/email` and select the corresponding field.
- **Checkbox** → Type `/checkbox` to insert a checkbox.
- **Radio button** → Type `/multiple choice` to offer several possible answers.
- **File field** → Type `/file upload` to let users upload files.

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**Tip**: Tally also lets you add **conditional fields** (conditional logic) to show or hide certain questions depending on the user's answers.

**4\. Customise the form**

Tally lets you add:

- **Custom colours and fonts** to better match your website.
- **Images and videos** to illustrate your questions.
- **Custom thank-you pages** after the form is submitted.
- Once your form is ready, click **"Share"** to get **the URL or embed code**.

### Step 2: Integrating the form on your website

Once your form has been created on **Tally.so**, it's time to integrate it into your website. Tally offers several integration methods, including an **interactive widget** that lets you display your form as a pop-up or floating button.

**1\. Access the integration options**

- From your **Tally.so** dashboard, open your form and click **"Share"**.
- Select **"Embed"** to see the various integration options.

Tally offers **three ways to integrate your form** onto your website:

1. **IFrame** – Displays the form directly on a web page.
2. **Tally widget** – Adds a button or pop-up to open the form.
3. **Direct link** – Simply shares your form's URL.

**2\. Add the Tally widget to your website**

The **Tally widget** is the most interesting option, as it lets you display the form **without cluttering your page**. To add it:

1. In **"Embed"**, choose **"Tally Widget"**.
2. Set up the display:
- **Floating button** (at the bottom of the page)
- **Pop-up** that opens after a delay
- **Opens when a link is clicked**
1. Copy the **HTML code provided**.
2. Paste it **before the `</body>` tag** on your website.

**3\. Integration depending on your CMS**

**Ghost CMS**:

- Open your post or page editor.
- Add an **HTML block (`</>`)** and paste the embed code.
- Save and publish.

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**WordPress**:

- Add a **custom HTML block** in the editor and paste the code.

**Webflow**:

- Use an **Embed Block** and insert the HTML code provided.

**Standard HTML sites**:

- Simply insert the Tally script before the **`</body>`** tag in your HTML file.

**4\. Customise the Tally widget**

- You can change **the colours, the button's position, the pop-up's behaviour** and more.
- Add a **display delay** to stop the form appearing immediately.

Once integrated, your form will be **accessible directly from your website, with no need to redirect to another page**.

### Step 3: Collecting and managing responses

Once your form is integrated on your website, it's crucial to properly manage the **responses collected**. Tally.so offers an intuitive interface for tracking responses in real time and exporting them to other tools.

**1\. Access responses in Tally**

- Log in to [**Tally.so**](https://tally.so/?ref=abstract27.com).
- Select your form from the **dashboard**.
- Click the **"Responses"** tab to see all submitted responses.
- **Responses are stored directly in your Tally account**, accessible from any device.

**2\. Export responses**

Tally lets you easily export responses to analyse them or use them in other tools:

- **CSV export** – Downloads a CSV file of responses for analysis in Excel or Google Sheets.
- **Google Sheets sync** – Automatically updates a Google Sheets table with new responses.
- **Notion connection** – Saves data directly to a Notion database.
- **Webhooks and API** – For advanced integration with custom tools.

**3\. Automate response management with Zapier**

If you want to automate sending responses to other applications, **Tally integrates with Zapier**, which lets you, for example:

- Send a **confirmation email** to each participant.
- Add a new subscriber to **Mailchimp** or to your Ghost CMS newsletter.
- Automatically save data to **Airtable, Notion or Slack**.

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**Automation example**: If someone fills in an event registration form, you can **automatically add their email to your Mailchimp list** and send them a personalised confirmation message.

**4.** **View statistics and insights**

In the **"Responses"** tab, you can see **statistics on responses**, such as:

- The **total number of submissions**.
- The **completion rate** (how many people started but didn't finish).
- **Response trends**.

This lets you fine-tune your form to improve engagement and get more responses.

## Our experience: Tally on abstract27.com

We use Tally for the “free quote” form on our own website, in French and English: a single page, roughly a minute to fill in, with hidden fields that pass through the language, the originating page and campaign parameters (UTM). Responses arrive by email and a confirmation is sent automatically to the client.

Two tips from this experience: integrate the form using the “iframe” code provided by Tally rather than custom scripts, and set up a thank-you page on your own website — this is what lets you measure enquiries in your analytics.

## Other form-building tools

If **Tally.so** doesn't fully meet your needs, here are a few alternatives:

- **Google Forms** – Free and simple, but limited in terms of customisation.
- **Typeform** – Interactive interface, but a restricted free version.
- **Jotform** – Feature-rich, with ready-to-use templates.
- **Forminator** – A comprehensive WordPress plugin with payment integration.
- **Cognito Forms** – Advanced options for calculations and conditional logic.
- **Paperform** – Customisable design and a variety of integrations.
- **Wufoo** – Older but reliable, with good database support.

Each tool has its own strengths and limitations, but **Tally.so remains one of the best free, unlimited options** for creating professional forms.

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## Conclusion

**Tally.so** is an ideal solution for creating free, unlimited and customisable forms with no technical skills required.

Its easy integration and numerous automations make it a powerful tool for bloggers, businesses and content creators.

If you're looking for an alternative to **Google Forms** or **Typeform**, **Tally.io** offers unmatched flexibility with no hidden fees. Try it now to simplify data collection on your website!