Typeform alternative with servers in Germany

Typeform belongs to TYPEFORM SL in Barcelona, so the provider is from the EU. The main servers, though, are in Virginia, USA. EU hosting is only for new customers on the Enterprise plan. The free plan takes 10 answers a month, and file uploads start at Basic. Mailiy gives you 250 submissions with uploads, stored in Germany.

Mailiy and Typeform compared

Feature	Mailiy	Typeform
Operator	26LAB.IO, Mettmann (Germany)	TYPEFORM SL (Spain)
Server location	Hetzner in Germany, own mail server	Virginia, USA; EU hosting only on Enterprise for new customers
Storing submissions	Encrypted, retention of your choice down to “Don't store”	Yes, until you delete answers by hand
Free	250 submissions a month, 1 website	10 answers a month, no uploads, with branding
Paid plans	From €9 a month	Basic $39 a month, $28 billed yearly (100 answers); the comparison table on the pricing page says $29 and $25
Spam protection	Honeypot, rate limits, content filter, optional captcha (self-hosted ALTCHA, hCaptcha; Turnstile and reCAPTCHA from Developer)	Invisible reCAPTCHA from Plus
File uploads	Up to 5 files, 10 MB, encrypted in the EU	From Basic, 10 MB per file
Webhooks	From Developer	From Basic
DPA under Art. 28 GDPR	Concluded when you sign up	Standard DPA online, applies without signing; transfers under standard contractual clauses

As of 6 November 2026, based on the provider's public pages. Prices and plans change, so check them there before you switch: www.typeform.com/pricing, www.typeform.com/dpa.

When Typeform is the better fit

You want forms that show one question at a time, with a lot of design.
You need a HIPAA BAA, which Typeform offers on Growth Custom.
You rely on many ready-made integrations and your budget covers the Enterprise plan with EU hosting.

Switch from Typeform to Mailiy

Create a free account, then under “New form” pick “Hosted by Mailiy” and “In the editor”.
Rebuild the questions from Typeform with the blocks: text, email, choice, date, file, rating and more. Set conditions per field under “Only show when”.
Publish the page. You get a link, a QR code and an iframe embed code.
Replace the old Typeform link or embed on your website, in emails and on flyers.

Every block, condition and payment option is described in the hosted form docs. If you have your own website, you can also build the form in HTML yourself; the guides show how.

Before you cancel

After the change, send a test message and check that it reaches your inbox and the dashboard.
Enter the domains the form may send from in the dashboard.
If you used webhooks or Zapier flows with Typeform, set them up again in Mailiy. From the Developer plan, Slack, Discord and Telegram are built in, and everything else runs through a webhook.
Update your privacy policy and name Mailiy as the recipient of form data.
Cancel Typeform only after the new form has run for a few days without problems.

What matters when comparing

Server location and operator

A contact form transfers names, email addresses and often more. If the provider sits outside the EU or stores data there, you need a legal basis for the transfer to a third country and have to name it in your privacy policy. With a provider based and hosted in Germany, that step goes away.

Storage

Many services keep every submission so you can see it in a dashboard. That is handy, but it adds to the data you have to protect and delete at some point. Check whether you can set the retention yourself or switch storage off entirely.

Limits on the free plan

The number of submissions is rarely the problem. More often the free plan lacks uploads, custom redirects or a way to remove the branding. Check which feature you actually need before you decide on price. On Mailiy the Free plan has uploads and custom redirects too. You remove the branding from Developer with a €9 a month add-on, and Agency Plus has none.

Spam protection

A honeypot stops most bots without visitors noticing. Captchas help against persistent spam but cost conversions and often load third-party scripts. A good service lets you add a captcha only when you need one.

What else a contact form needs for the GDPR is covered in the GDPR checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Where are Typeform's servers?

Virginia, USA; EU hosting only on Enterprise for new customers. Mailiy: Hetzner in Germany, own mail server.

How much does Typeform cost?

Free: 10 answers a month, no uploads, with branding. Paid: Basic $39 a month, $28 billed yearly (100 answers); the comparison table on the pricing page says $29 and $25. As of 6 November 2026.

Do I have to rebuild my form to switch from Typeform?

Yes. Mailiy does not import forms from Typeform, so you rebuild the questions in the editor. A form holds up to 50 fields. Conditions work on every plan; multi-page forms, signatures and calculations need Developer.

Can I bring my old submissions over from Typeform?

Yes, from the Agency plan, if you have them as a CSV file. Export them from Typeform before you cancel and import the file in the form's Submissions tab. On smaller plans, keep the file separately. Mailiy collects new submissions from the first test on.

Do I need a new DPA with Mailiy?

Yes, because Mailiy processes your visitors' data on your behalf. The DPA is concluded when you sign up, so there is nothing to print or sign. In your privacy policy, replace the old provider with Mailiy.

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