Filla vs Tally
Both are modern form builders. Tally is free and versatile. Filla is built exclusively for Airtable. Compare to find the best fit.
The short answer
Choose Filla if:
- You use Airtable as your primary database
- You need linked records, formulas, or lookups in forms
- You want zero field mapping and instant schema sync
- You need to update existing records via forms
Choose Tally if:
- You want a free form builder forever
- Basic Airtable integration is sufficient
- You connect forms to multiple platforms beyond Airtable
- You don't need relational database features
Feature comparison
| Feature | Filla | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Native Airtable integration | ||
| Field mapping required | ||
| Linked record support | ||
| Update existing records | ||
| Nested/child forms | ||
| Formula field display | ||
| Lookup field display | ||
| Conditional logic | ||
| Multi-step forms | ||
| Free plan | ||
| Design flexibility | ||
| Custom branding | ||
| Airtable field types supported |
Key differences explained
The pricing elephant in the room
Tally is free forever with unlimited forms and submissions. This is incredibly compelling. Filla costs $12/month for the Starter plan. But here's the trade-off: Tally's Airtable integration is basic (manual mapping, no linked records). And Tally gives you forms only — Filla gives you forms, 17 processor tools, and document generation at every price point. Filla's native Airtable integration saves hours of setup and maintenance.
Field mapping friction
With Tally, you build a form with generic fields, then manually map each field to an Airtable column. If your Airtable schema changes, you update the mapping manually. Filla reads your Airtable base and auto-generates form fields. Add a column in Airtable, and it's instantly available in your form.
Linked records and relationships
Tally has no concept of linked records. You can't select from related tables or create child records. Filla treats linked records as first-class citizens with searchable dropdowns, filtering, and inline creation. If your Airtable base uses relationships, Filla is the only option that makes sense.
Formula and lookup fields
Filla can display values from Airtable formula fields (calculated prices, totals) and lookup fields (related data from other tables). This lets users see dynamic, calculated information before submitting. Tally can't access these Airtable-specific field types.
Update vs create only
Tally can only create new records in Airtable. Filla can both create new records and update existing ones using prefilled forms. This enables use cases like client updates, profile editing, and data correction.
When each makes sense
Use Tally when:
- •You're collecting simple data (name, email, text responses) into a flat Airtable table
- •Your Airtable schema rarely changes
- •You don't use linked records or relational features
- •Budget is your primary constraint
Use Filla when:
- •Your Airtable base uses linked records, formulas, or lookups
- •You need forms that sync automatically when your schema changes
- •You want to create or update records in multiple related tables
- •You value time saved over upfront cost
See Filla in action
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Pricing comparison
| Plan | Filla | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Starter / Pro | $12/mo | ~$29/mo |
| Pro | $40/mo | ~$29/mo |
Tally pricing approximate. Verify current pricing at tally.so.
Tally is cheaper — and does less
If you only need simple forms, Tally is excellent value. If you need forms that connect natively to Airtable, process data with 17 tools, and generate documents, Filla's higher price buys a full platform — not just a form tool.
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