Web2Phone vs Formbold
Formbold is a solid choice if you just need a basic email form backend. Web2Phone is built for trades, freelancers and small businesses who need leads on WhatsApp instantly, without complex integrations.
When Formbold makes sense
- You’re happy with email-only notifications
- You’re comfortable wiring up extra services (e.g. automation tools) for more advanced flows
- You don’t mind managing multiple tools to get the workflow you want
When Web2Phone is the better fit
- You want WhatsApp + email alerts out of the box
- You don’t want to build or maintain a backend
- You want a simple, copy-paste snippet that “just works” on any site
- You’re in a trade or service business and live in WhatsApp all day
Feature comparison
| Feature | Web2Phone | Formbold |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Form submissions → WhatsApp + email | Form submissions → email |
| WhatsApp delivery | Built-in, no extra tools required | Requires external integrations / extra services |
| Setup | Copy a single <script> snippet and publish |
Traditional HTML form backend workflow |
| Works with static sites | Yes – GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages and more | Yes – static sites supported |
| Trades & local businesses | Optimised for trades, emergencies and service businesses | General-purpose form backend |
| Spam controls | Domain allow-list and backend validation | Backend-side validation and filtering tools |
| Free tier | Free plan with WhatsApp + email limits | Free tier with email-based submissions |
Why a WhatsApp-first backend?
For trades and service businesses, email is often too slow. If you’re on the road, on a ladder, or in a customer’s home, you’re far more likely to see a WhatsApp notification than an email inbox.
Web2Phone is built so that every enquiry feels like a WhatsApp message from a real person – with email as a safe backup.
Designed for real-world usage
- Perfect for emergency call-outs (locksmiths, plumbers, boiler repair, etc.)
- Fast response times help you win more jobs
- No need to babysit another inbox or dashboard all day
Pricing: keep it simple
Web2Phone pricing is built around clear WhatsApp and email limits, so you can choose the plan that fits your enquiry volume.
You don’t need separate tools for forms, WhatsApp, and notifications — everything runs through a single, simple service.
View Web2Phone pricingTry Web2Phone as your Formbold alternative
If you like the idea of instant WhatsApp leads instead of email-only notifications, Web2Phone is built for you. Start on the free plan and upgrade only when you’re ready.
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