The Problem
Why teams leave Typeform
Response limits on all plans — success costs more
Per-response pricing penalizes popular forms
Logic jumps and calculations require higher tiers
Limited form customization without Business plan
Data stays in Typeform's infrastructure
What We Build Instead
Your custom forms & surveys tool
Conversational forms with unlimited responses
Logic jumps, calculations, and dynamic content
Custom branding with your design system
Direct database integration — no middleware needed
File uploads, payments, and signatures
Analytics dashboard with conversion funnel tracking
The Math
Typeform vs. custom build
Based on 5 seats at $50/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Typeform
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 5 seats
-$4,600
-46% less than Typeform
Pricing Breakdown
Typeform tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Typeform's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $25/mo | $21/mo | 100 responses/month, Unlimited forms, Logic jumps, Hidden fields |
| Plus | $50/mo | $42/mo | 1,000 responses/month, 3 users, Remove branding, Priority support |
| Business | $83/mo | $70/mo | 10,000 responses/month, 5 users, Custom domain, Salesforce integration |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $5,000–$15,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Typeform to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Typeform in 2-4 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
0.5 weeksInventory existing forms, response patterns, and integration dependencies
Architecture & Design
0.5 weeksDesign conversational form engine with logic and analytics
Core Development
1-2 weeksBuild form builder, logic engine, analytics, and embed system
Data Migration & Testing
0.5 weeksRecreate forms, migrate response data, test all logic paths
Deployment & Training
0.5 weeksDeploy and replace existing form embeds
Total build time
2-4 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Typeform features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Typeform | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversational Form Interface | |||
| Logic Jumps & Branching | |||
| Calculations | |||
| File Uploads | |||
| Payment Collection | |||
| Embed & Share Options | |||
| Analytics Dashboard | |||
| Custom Branding | |||
| Typeform Templates Gallery | Build templates matching your brand system | ||
| Unlimited Responses | No response caps — success doesn't cost more |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Typeform offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Typeform to ownership in 2-4 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Typeform usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom forms & surveys tool with only the features you need. 2-4 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Typeform, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.