How to Migrate from Typeform to Tally: Step-by-Step Guide

Typeform makes beautiful forms, but its pricing is brutal. The free plan limits you to 100 responses per month — one decent form launch and you're hitting the upgrade wall. Paid plans start at $28/month and still cap responses. That's why so many people are jumping to Tally, a free form builder that gives you unlimited forms, unlimited responses, and a clean, modern editor. No hidden caps. No forced upgrades.

If you're ready to switch, this guide walks you through the entire migration process — from backing up your Typeform data to the final QA check on Tally.

Before You Start: What to Back Up

Typeform doesn't make it easy to export everything at once. You'll need to grab these pieces separately:

• Form designs and content: Each form needs to be exported individually. Go to your form → Publish → Download as PDF. This saves the questions, logic jumps, and answer options in a readable format.
• Responses: Go to Results → Export → select CSV or XLS. Download all responses for each form. Keep these for your records.
• Images and media: If your forms have custom images, videos, or GIFs, download them from the media library or right-click to save.
• Integrations: Screenshot your Zapier, Slack, or other integration settings. You'll need to re-create them in Tally.

Pro tip: If you have dozens of forms, take a few minutes to note which ones have conditional logic or calculations — those require the most manual rework.

The Actual Migration Steps

1. Create Your Tally Account

Go to tally.so and sign up for free. No credit card needed. Tally's free plan is genuinely unlimited — no response caps, no form limits. You can use it forever without paying a cent. (If you want extra goodies like custom subdomain or remove Tally branding, there's a paid plan, but the free tier is already generous.)

2. Rebuild Each Form

Tally doesn't have a one-click import from Typeform — you'll rebuild forms manually. But it's faster than you think. Tally's editor is straightforward: add blocks for text, multiple choice, rating, file upload, etc. The layout is similar to Typeform's one-question-at-a-time flow, so your forms will feel familiar.

Start with your most important form. Match the question types and order. Tally supports most Typeform features:

• Multiple choice: Use the "Multiple choice" block. You can randomize options.
• Dropdowns: Use the "Dropdown" block.
• Rating scales: Use the "Rating" block (1-5 or 1-10).
• File upload: Tally's file upload works great, with configurable file size and type limits.
• Conditional logic: Click on a block → Logic → "Show if" to add conditions. This is where you'll spend the most time replicating Typeform's jumps.
• Calculations: Tally supports calculations via the "Calculation" block. You can sum, multiply, etc.

Gotcha: Typeform's "Hidden fields" (pre-filled data from URL parameters) are called "Hidden fields" in Tally too — same concept. You can pass values via URL query strings.

3. Set Up Your Integrations

Tally integrates with Zapier, Make (formerly Integromat), Slack, Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, and more. Re-create any automations you had in Typeform. For direct Google Sheets connection, Tally has a native integration — no Zapier needed.

Heads up: If you used Typeform's native payment integration (Stripe), Tally doesn't have a built-in payment block yet. You'll need to use Zapier or a tool like Pabbly to connect Stripe after a form submission.

4. Test Everything

Before you go live, test your new Tally forms thoroughly:

• Submit a test entry and check that the responses land where they should (email, spreadsheet, database).
• Verify all conditional logic paths — especially long forms with multiple branches.
• Test on mobile. Tally forms are responsive by default, but preview on a phone.
• Check that required fields, validation, and character limits work as expected.

Common Gotchas (and How to Avoid Them)

• Typeform's "Thank You" screen customization: Tally's end screen is simpler. You can set a custom message and redirect URL, but you can't add fancy animations or video backgrounds. Keep it simple.
• Typeform's "Calculator" with advanced formulas: Tally's calculation block handles basic math but not complex formulas. If your form does heavy calculations, consider using Zapier to calculate and update a field.
• Response limits on Typeform free plan: You might hit the cap mid-migration. To avoid losing new responses, either upgrade Typeform temporarily or pause your form and redirect visitors to a placeholder.
• Image heavy forms: Tally images are hosted on their CDN, but you'll need to re-upload everything. Save time by uploading images in bulk.

Post-Migration Checklist

• All forms rebuilt and tested
• All integrations reconnected and working
• Old Typeform forms set to "Closed" or "Paused" with a message redirecting to new Tally forms
• Update your website, email signatures, and social links to point to Tally forms
• Notify your team about the new workflow
• Export and archive all Typeform data (responses, reports) for compliance
• Cancel your Typeform subscription (if paid) to avoid unnecessary charges

Why Tally Over Other Alternatives?

Tally isn't the only Typeform alternative. Jotform is also free and powerful, SurveyMonkey costs $30/month and is more for research, and Google Forms is free but limited in design. But Tally hits the sweet spot: it's free, unlimited, and looks modern. No response caps, no form limits, no upsells. For most people leaving Typeform, Tally is the obvious choice.

If you're still exploring, check out our full list of Typeform alternatives or see a direct comparison between Typeform and Tally.

FAQ

Q: Can I import my Typeform data automatically into Tally? A: No, Tally doesn't have a direct import tool yet. You'll need to rebuild forms manually. But Tally's editor is fast, so it shouldn't take long for most forms.

Q: Will I lose my existing responses? A: No, you keep all your Typeform responses by exporting them as CSV/XLS before canceling. Tally won't have access to those old responses, but you can store them locally.

Q: Can I keep my custom domain? A: Tally's free plan uses a tally.so subdomain. To use a custom domain, you need their paid plan ($29/month). If that's a dealbreaker, Jotform offers custom domains on free plans.

Q: What if I have complex logic with many branches? A: Tally's conditional logic is powerful, but very complex forms may take time to replicate perfectly. Test every branch. If you have dozens of conditions, consider simplifying the form or using a tool like SurveyMonkey which has advanced logic.

Q: Is Tally really free forever? A: Yes. The free plan has unlimited forms, unlimited responses, and no time limit. Paid plans add features like custom branding and priority support, but the core functionality is free.