The Problem
When you export a Framer site, the built-in form component stops working. It renders as HTML, but the submission handler lives on Framer's servers, and those don't come with your export. You need a replacement form backend that can receive submissions from a static site. The good news: there are three solid free options, and each one takes less than 5 minutes to set up.
3 Free Solutions
Free Typeform alternative with unlimited forms and unlimited submissions. Logic branching, file uploads, 6,000+ integrations. Rated 5 on Capterra.
Just add a netlify attribute to your form tag. Netlify detects it automatically at deploy time. No API keys needed.
250 free submissions per month (the most generous free tier). Works on any host. Just add a hidden input with your access key.
Quick Comparison
| Youform | Netlify Forms | Web3Forms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free submissions | Unlimited | 100/mo | 250/mo |
| Works on any host | Yes | Netlify only | Yes |
| Setup time | 3 min | 1 min | 3 min |
| Logic branching | Yes (free) | No | No |
| File uploads | Yes (free) | Free | Paid |
| Integrations | 6,000+ | Netlify ecosystem | Webhooks |
Recommended Setup: Youform
Youform is a free Typeform alternative with unlimited submissions, logic branching, file uploads, and 6,000+ integrations, all on the free tier. You can embed forms directly into your exported site or link to a hosted form page.
Option 1: Embed directly: Create your form on Youform, grab the embed code, and paste it into your HTML:
Option 2: Link to form: Add a button that opens your Youform in a new tab. No embed needed.
Create your free account at youform.com. Unlimited forms, unlimited submissions, no credit card required.
Need logic branching, conditional fields, or multi-step forms? Youform handles all of this for free. If you just need a basic contact form and are already on Netlify, add data-netlify="true" to your form tag. Netlify detects it at deploy time and handles everything.
Export your Framer site first, then add forms in 5 minutes.
Get clean HTML, CSS & JS from any Framer site. Drop in a form backend and you're live.
Export Your Framer SiteFrequently Asked Questions
No. Framer's form component depends on Framer's servers to process submissions. When you export to static HTML, the form markup is there but the backend handler is not. You need to connect a form service like Youform (unlimited free submissions), Netlify Forms, or Web3Forms to make submissions work again.
Youform. It offers unlimited forms and unlimited submissions for free, plus logic branching, file uploads, and 6,000+ integrations. If you just need a basic contact form and are already on Netlify, Netlify Forms gives you 100 free submissions with zero setup. Web3Forms is another solid option at 250 free submissions per month.
Yes. All three services send email notifications by default when someone submits your form. Youform sends to your account email and supports 6,000+ integrations (Slack, Google Sheets, etc.). Netlify sends to the site owner's email. Web3Forms sends to the email tied to your access key. You can configure notification settings in each service's dashboard.