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# How to create a free form with Tally.so
- URL: https://en1.abstract27.com/how-to-create-a-free-form-with-tally/
- Published: 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T12:16:52.000Z
- Description: Build free, unlimited forms with Tally.so. Simple, intuitive and easy to embed on your site with no technical skills required.
- Author: Jeremie Raude-Leroy
- Tags: Tutorials

## Introduction

Having a form on your website is essential for collecting information, gathering user feedback or managing sign-ups. Yet many form-building tools are paid for, or heavily restrict their features in the free versions.

This is where **Tally.so** stands out. Tally is an online form-building platform that is **completely free to use**, with an unlimited number of forms and responses. On top of that, it lets you **embed forms easily on your website** thanks to a simple embed snippet (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 embed it on your website in just a few clicks

Let's now dive into **Tally.so** and what makes it so useful.

## What is Tally.so?

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

[Tally.so](https://tally.so/?ref=en1.abstract27.com) is a platform that lets you create online forms in a simple, intuitive way, **with no technical skills whatsoever**. Unlike other tools such as Google Forms or Typeform, **Tally works like a text editor**, which makes it incredibly easy to get to grips with.

### 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 as many forms as you like and collect as many responses as you want.
3. **Ease of use** – No coding needed: the interface feels just like a plain document.
4. **Advanced customisation** – Add **images, videos and conditional fields**, and personalise the design of your form.
5. **Easy to embed on a website** – Thanks to the **Tally widget** or a simple **HTML embed snippet**, you can add your form in just a few clicks.
6. **Connected to other tools** – Tally integrates with **Google Sheets, Notion, Mailchimp, Zapier** and plenty of other services.

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

Let's now walk through **the steps to create 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, a bit like writing in an ordinary document.

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

To get started, head over to [**Tally.so**](https://tally.so/?ref=en1.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 you're signed up, you'll go straight to your **dashboard**, where you can manage all your forms.

**2\. Create a new form**

Click **"Create new form"** to begin.

- A blank page opens up, looking just like a word-processing document.

**3\. Add fields**

One of the big advantages of **Tally.so** is that you can **add fields simply by typing text** and using the `/` bar 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 matching field.
- **Checkbox** → Type `/checkbox` to insert a checkbox.
- **Radio button** → Type `/multiple choice` to offer several answers.
- **File field** → Type `/file upload` to let users send 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 blend in better with 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 grab **the URL or the embed snippet**.

### Step 2: Embedding the form on your site

Once your form is created on **Tally.so**, it's time to embed it on your website. Tally offers several embedding methods, including an **interactive widget** that can display your form as a pop-up or a floating button.

**1\. Access the embed options**

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

Tally offers **three ways to embed your form** on your site:

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 share your form's URL.

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

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

1. In **"Embed"**, choose **"Tally Widget"**.
2. Configure how it appears:
- **Floating button** (at the bottom of the page)
- **Pop-up** that opens after a delay
- **Opens after a click on a link**
1. Copy the **HTML snippet provided**.
2. Paste it **before the `</body>` tag** of your site.

**3\. Embedding by CMS**

**Ghost CMS**:

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

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**WordPress**:

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

**Webflow**:

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

**Plain HTML sites**:

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

**4\. Customise the Tally widget**

- You can change **the colours, the button position, the pop-up behaviour** and much more.
- Add a **display delay** so the form doesn't appear straight away.

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

### Step 3: Collecting and managing responses

Once your form is embedded on your site, it's vital to manage the **responses you collect** properly. Tally.so offers an intuitive interface to track responses in real time and export them to other tools.

**1\. Access your responses in Tally**

- Log in to [**Tally.so**](https://tally.so/?ref=en1.abstract27.com).
- Select your form from the **dashboard**.
- Click the **"Responses"** tab to see every response submitted.
- **Responses are stored directly in your Tally account**, accessible from any device.

**2\. Export your responses**

Tally lets you export your responses easily so you can analyse them or use them in other tools:

- **CSV export** – Download a CSV file of the responses to analyse in Excel or Google Sheets.
- **Sync with Google Sheets** – Automatically update a Google Sheets spreadsheet with new responses.
- **Connect with Notion** – Save the data directly into a Notion database.
- **Webhooks and API** – For advanced integration with custom tools.

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

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

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

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

**4.** **Review statistics and insights**

In the **"Responses"** tab, you can see **statistics on your 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.

## 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 complete WordPress plugin with payment integration.
- **Cognito Forms** – Advanced options for calculations and conditional logic.
- **Paperform** – Customisable design and varied integrations.
- **Wufoo** – Old but reliable, with good database support.

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

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## Conclusion

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

Its easy embedding and its many 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. Give it a try right now and simplify data collection on your site!