5 Open-Source Form Builders for Laravel Compared (2026) | FilaForms [ ![Filaforms Logo](https://filaforms.app/logo.svg)FilaForms ](https://filaforms.app) [ Documentation ](https://docs.filaforms.app) [ Blog ](https://filaforms.app/blog) [ Try Demo ](https://filaforms.app/login) [ Documentation ](https://docs.filaforms.app) [ Blog ](https://filaforms.app/blog) [ Try Demo ](https://filaforms.app/login) ![FilaForms](https://filaforms.app/logo.svg) FilaForms Comparisons5 Open-Source Form Builders for Laravel Compared (2026) ======================================================= filaforms.app/blog [ Back to blog ](https://filaforms.app/blog) [ Comparisons ](https://filaforms.app/blog/category/comparisons) 5 Open-Source Form Builders for Laravel Compared (2026) ======================================================= Manuk Minasyan · April 13, 2026 · 8 min read If you're running a Laravel app and need forms beyond what you can hand-code in a reasonable amount of time, you've got options. Some are Filament plugins, some are standalone Laravel apps, and one isn't even Laravel at all. I spent time looking at five of them so you don't have to wade through every GitHub README yourself. [\#](#what-im-comparing-and-why "Permalink")What I'm comparing and why ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I picked these five because they keep coming up when people search for form builders in the Laravel world. The criteria I care about: - **Stack compatibility** - Does it actually run inside your existing Laravel/Filament app, or is it a separate thing? - **Field types and flexibility** - Can it handle more than basic text inputs? - **Conditional logic** - Can fields show/hide based on other answers? - **Self-hosted** - Can you keep data on your own servers? - **Maintenance** - Is someone still actively working on it? Here's what I found. [\#](#1-filaforms "Permalink")1. FilaForms ------------------------------------------ [FilaForms](https://filaforms.app) is a Filament plugin, so it lives inside your existing Filament admin panel. You install it via Composer, run the migrations, and you've got a drag-and-drop form builder in your admin. It supports 25+ field types, multi-step forms, conditional logic, file uploads, and [public-facing forms](https://filaforms.app/blog/how-to-add-public-facing-forms-to-your-filament-app) that anyone can fill out without logging in. On the integrations side, it connects to Stripe for payments, Google Sheets for syncing submissions, plus webhooks and Zapier for anything else. There's also built-in submission analytics, so you can see completion rates without bolting on a third-party tool. Requirements are PHP 8.3+, Laravel 11 or 12, and Filament 5.x. The catch: it's a paid plugin. One-time purchase, not a subscription, but it's not free. If you're evaluating whether the cost is worth it versus [building forms from scratch](https://filaforms.app/blog/filaforms-vs-building-forms-from-scratch-in-laravel), the answer depends on how many forms you're building and how complex they are. For a single contact form, probably overkill. For an app that needs dozens of configurable forms, you'll save more time than the plugin costs. [\#](#2-opnform "Permalink")2. OpnForm -------------------------------------- [OpnForm](https://opnform.com) is an open-source Laravel form builder that positions itself as an alternative to Typeform and JotForm. It's a full standalone application, not a Filament plugin, so you'd run it as its own app or use their hosted version. It has conditional logic, file uploads, and integrations with services like Slack and webhooks. The form editor is web-based with a clean UI. You can self-host the open-source version for free, or pay for the cloud-hosted option. The trade-off for Filament users: OpnForm doesn't integrate into your admin panel. It's a separate application with its own database, its own auth, its own deployment. If you already run Filament and want forms inside that same admin, OpnForm doesn't fit that workflow. But if you want a standalone form tool and happen to like Laravel, it's a solid option. [\#](#3-lara-zeus-bolt "Permalink")3. Lara Zeus Bolt ---------------------------------------------------- [Lara Zeus Bolt](https://larazeus.com) is a Filament plugin, so it's in the same category as FilaForms. It's open-source and free. You get form categories, sections, and a selection of field types. It works and it's free, which counts for a lot. But at the time of writing, it has fewer field types than FilaForms, no built-in payment integrations, and limited conditional logic support. If you need a basic form builder inside Filament and cost is the primary factor, Bolt is worth looking at. If you need multi-step forms, analytics, or Stripe payments, you'll run into its limits. [\#](#4-tappnetwork-filament-form-builder "Permalink")4. TappNetwork Filament Form Builder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [TappNetwork's Filament Form Builder](https://github.com/TappNetwork/filament-form-builder) is another open-source Filament plugin. It covers basic form building with a simpler feature set. I'd describe this one as minimal. It works for straightforward forms but doesn't have the depth of the other options here. The bigger concern, at least when I last checked, is maintenance. Updates have been infrequent, and with Filament moving to v5, plugin compatibility matters. If you're starting a new project, I'd check the repo's recent commit history before committing to it. [\#](#5-formbricks "Permalink")5. Formbricks -------------------------------------------- [Formbricks](https://formbricks.com) is here because it comes up in searches for open-source form builders, but it's a different animal. It's built on Next.js, not Laravel. It's more of a survey platform than a general-purpose form builder. If you're running a Laravel app, Formbricks means running a separate Node.js application alongside your stack. You can self-host it or use their cloud version. It's well-maintained and has good survey features like targeting and segmentation. But honestly, if your stack is Laravel and Filament, adding a Next.js app just for forms feels like using the wrong tool. I'm including it because it's a legitimate open-source option, but the [case for self-hosted Laravel-native tools](https://filaforms.app/blog/self-hosted-form-builder-for-laravel-why-you-dont-need-typeform) is strong when you already have the infrastructure. [\#](#quick-setup-comparison "Permalink")Quick setup comparison --------------------------------------------------------------- Here's what the initial setup looks like for each Laravel-native option: **FilaForms** (Filament plugin): ``` composer require filaforms/core php artisan vendor:publish --tag="filaforms-config" php artisan migrate ``` **OpnForm** (standalone app): ``` git clone https://github.com/JhumanJ/OpnForm.git cd OpnForm cp .env.example .env docker-compose up -d ``` **Lara Zeus Bolt** (Filament plugin): ``` composer require lara-zeus/bolt php artisan bolt:install ``` FilaForms and Zeus Bolt drop into your existing Filament panel. OpnForm runs as its own application with its own database. The setup complexity matches the architecture: plugins are simpler to add, standalone apps give you more isolation. [\#](#comparison-table "Permalink")Comparison table --------------------------------------------------- FeatureFilaFormsOpnFormZeus BoltTappNetworkFormbricksTech stackLaravel/FilamentLaravel (standalone)Laravel/FilamentLaravel/FilamentNext.jsFilament integrationYes, nativeNoYes, nativeYes, nativeNoSelf-hostedYesYesYesYesYesField types25+15+~10BasicSurvey-focusedConditional logicYesYesLimitedNoYesMulti-step formsYesYesNoNoYes (surveys)Payment integrationStripeNoNoNoNoAnalyticsBuilt-inBasicNoNoBuilt-inWebhooks/ZapierYesPartialNoNoYesPricePaid (one-time)Free (OSS) / Paid (cloud)FreeFreeFree (OSS) / Paid (cloud)Active maintenanceYesYesModerateLowYes[\#](#when-to-choose-what "Permalink")When to choose what --------------------------------------------------------- If you're building a Filament app and need forms inside the admin panel, it's FilaForms or Zeus Bolt. FilaForms if you need the full feature set, Zeus Bolt if budget is zero and your needs are basic. If you want a standalone form tool that happens to use Laravel, OpnForm is the move. It's its own application, but it's Laravel under the hood, so deployment is familiar. If you need surveys more than forms, go with Formbricks. It has targeting and segmentation features that the Laravel-based tools don't attempt. If cost is the deciding factor, Zeus Bolt or TappNetwork for Filament plugins, OpnForm for standalone. All free and open-source. If you need to collect payments on forms, FilaForms is the only one here with built-in Stripe support. [\#](#frequently-asked-questions "Permalink")Frequently Asked Questions ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ### [\#](#what-is-the-best-open-source-form-builder-for-laravel-in-2026 "Permalink")What is the best open-source form builder for Laravel in 2026? It depends on your setup. For Filament apps, FilaForms is the most full-featured option — it has 25+ field types, conditional logic, multi-step forms, Stripe payments, and built-in analytics. For standalone Laravel apps without Filament, OpnForm is the strongest open-source choice. For survey-focused use cases, Formbricks is purpose-built for that, though it runs on Next.js rather than Laravel. ### [\#](#how-does-filaforms-compare-to-opnform "Permalink")How does FilaForms compare to OpnForm? FilaForms is a Filament plugin — it installs inside your existing Filament admin panel and integrates directly with your Laravel app. OpnForm is a standalone Laravel application with its own database and auth. FilaForms supports more integrations (Stripe, Google Sheets, Zapier) and has built-in analytics. OpnForm is free and open-source. The right choice depends on whether you want Filament integration or a separate standalone tool. ### [\#](#is-there-a-free-form-builder-plugin-for-filament "Permalink")Is there a free form builder plugin for Filament? Yes — Lara Zeus Bolt is a free, open-source Filament plugin for building forms. It covers basic use cases with form categories and field types. For more advanced needs like multi-step forms, conditional logic, payment collection, or submission analytics, FilaForms is the more capable option. TappNetwork also offers a free Filament form builder, though its maintenance has slowed. [\#](#bottom-line "Permalink")Bottom line ----------------------------------------- There's no single best answer here because these tools solve slightly different problems. If I had to pick one recommendation for someone already running Filament: FilaForms handles the most use cases without leaving the Filament ecosystem. The one-time cost pays for itself once you've built more than a couple of forms that would have taken hours to code by hand. If you're not on Filament, OpnForm is the strongest standalone Laravel option. And if you need actual surveys, Formbricks is good at what it does, even though it means managing a separate stack. Whatever you pick, try to stay within your existing stack. Running a separate application just for forms adds deployment and maintenance overhead that you probably don't need. Related posts ------------- [ Comparisons Mar 30, 2026 Self-Hosted Form Builder for Laravel: Why You Don't Need Typeform ------------------------------------------------------------------- You're building a Laravel app. You need forms. 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