Adalo
Tally Forms
| Feature | Adalo | Tally Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $45/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | entrepreneurs, small-businesses, mvp-builders, non-technical-founders | startups, freelancers, marketers, researchers |
| Founded | 2018 | 2020 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Uploads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Branding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adalo Pros
- Publish native iOS and Android apps from one codebase
- Intuitive drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Component marketplace for extended functionality
✗ Adalo Cons
- Performance can be slow for complex apps
- Limited customization compared to code-based solutions
- Scaling limitations for high-traffic apps
✓ Tally Forms Pros
- Unlimited forms on free
- No-code logic
- Beautiful design
- Many integrations
✗ Tally Forms Cons
- Limited branding on free
- Fewer templates than Typeform
- No payment processing on free
The Verdict
Adalo is built for entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and native-apps. Tally Forms targets startups and freelancers and leads with form-builder and conditional-logic.
On pricing, Tally Forms is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $45/mo for Adalo. That $16/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Tally Forms edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Adalo offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Tally Forms takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Tally Forms has a slight overall edge — but if publish native ios and android apps from one codebase matters most to you, Adalo may still be the right call.