Tally Forms
Timing
| Feature | Tally Forms | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, freelancers, marketers, researchers | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Form Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Uploads | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Branding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Tally Forms is built for startups and freelancers, with a focus on form-builder and conditional-logic. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
On pricing, Timing is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $29/mo for Tally Forms. That $21/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Tally Forms has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Both tools are a solid fit for freelancers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.