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Formstack vs Apify
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Formstack
No-code online form builder with AI-powered form creation and workflow automation
From $99/mo
Apify
Full-stack web scraping and data extraction platform for AI and automation
Free / $29/mo
Feature Comparison
Pros & Cons
Formstack
Pros
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 250+ connectors including deep Salesforce native support
- Full workflow suite combining forms, document generation, and eSignatures in one platform
- HIPAA-compliant data collection for healthcare and sensitive information use cases
- No-code theme editor with advanced CSS customization for branded forms
- AI-assisted form creation for faster setup
Cons
- Starting price of $83/month (annual) is relatively high compared to simpler form builders
- Only 1 builder user included in the base Forms plan; additional users require higher tiers
- Salesforce-specific features require a separate custom-priced plan
- No free tier available—only a free trial
Apify
Pros
- Massive marketplace of 21,000+ pre-built scrapers covering most popular websites and use cases
- Supports both Python and JavaScript with open-source Crawlee framework and popular scraping libraries
- Handles infrastructure complexity including proxies, anti-blocking, scaling, and data storage automatically
- Generous free tier and Creator plan ($1/month with $500 credits) for developers building new Actors
- Extensive integration ecosystem with Zapier, Make, Slack, Google Sheets, Pinecone, and many more
Cons
- Pay-as-you-go compute pricing can be unpredictable — actual costs depend heavily on scraping volume and Actor complexity
- Learning curve for building custom Actors requires JavaScript or Python programming knowledge
- Community Actors vary in quality and maintenance, requiring evaluation before production use
Our Verdict
Both Formstack and Apify are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.