A Typeform alternative with EU hosting on every plan
Typeform keeps responses in the EU only on its top plans. FormVault stores every response in Germany, encrypted at rest, with a DPA on the free plan too.
Typeform is the form builder people remember: one question at a time, polished design, strong logic. The company is in Barcelona. Its EU data center, though, is only offered on its top-tier plans (Enterprise and Growth Custom, according to Typeform's help center). On its other plans, Typeform's standard data center is in the United States.
FormVault takes the opposite approach. Every plan, including the free one, stores responses on servers in Germany, encrypted at rest, with a data processing agreement included.
FormVault vs Typeform at a glance
| FormVault | Typeform | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | polarmake, Norway (EEA) | Typeform, Spain (EU) |
| Where responses are stored | Germany, on every plan | EU data center on Enterprise and Growth Custom plans; US on other plans |
| Data processing agreement | Included on every plan, including free | Available; check which plan and region it covers |
| Respondent access and erasure requests | Built-in respondent portal | Handled by you |
| Design and logic | Classic and one-question-at-a-time layouts | Best in class: conversational design, advanced logic |
| Price | Free plan: 3 active forms, 100 responses a month. Paid plans are not on sale yet | Free tier, then paid plans; EU data center on the top tiers |
When Typeform is the better choice
If the look and feel of the form is what sells it, for example a lead-generation quiz or a brand survey, Typeform's design and logic are hard to match, and its integrations are broad. If you are on an Enterprise or Growth Custom plan with the EU data center, data location is covered as well.
When FormVault fits better
- You need responses stored in the EU but do not want an enterprise contract to get there.
- The data is sensitive and you want the shortest possible list of processors, all in the EU or EEA.
- You want respondents to be able to see or delete their own submissions.
- You want no cookies and no third-party scripts on the form page.
Moving from Typeform
- Export the responses you still need from Typeform, and delete what you no longer have a reason to keep.
- Recreate the form in FormVault. There is no importer yet; you can describe a form and let the AI draft it.
- Replace links and embeds, and name FormVault as your processor in your privacy notice.
Questions about switching from Typeform
Does Typeform store data in the EU?
Typeform offers an EU data center on its Enterprise and Growth Custom plans. Check Typeform's help center for the current list of plans, as this changes.
Is FormVault free?
Yes, there is a free plan with 3 active forms and 100 responses a month, hosted in Germany like everything else. Paid plans are not on sale yet.
Can I import my Typeform forms?
Not yet. You recreate the form in FormVault, which usually takes a few minutes per form.
Last checked: 2026-11-12