html.contact

Overview

html.contact is a developer-focused form backend and email routing service designed for static sites, landing pages, and AI-generated websites. By inserting a generated endpoint key into any plain HTML <form action="..."> tag, developers can capture submissions, process attachments, and route notifications directly to email inboxes. The platform offers verified email routing, submission logging, CSV exports, domain allowlists, and spam prevention. Its free plan provides unthrottled access to production features like attachments and API endpoints so builders can thoroughly test form flows before scaling.

What it does

• Receives HTML form POST requests and forwards submission data to verified recipient emails
• Supports file attachments, structured submission logs, and CSV data exports
• Enforces domain allowlists and spam control measures to prevent endpoint abuse
• Exposes REST API access and magic-link verified routing across multiple team email addresses.

Who it's for

• Static Site Developers & Jamstack Engineers
• Indie Hackers & AI Website Builders
• Agency Web Designers & Freelancers
• Technical Writers Managing Documentation Sites

Why it works

• Zero client-side JavaScript dependencies required for basic HTML form submission handling
• Full production feature testing on the free tier prevents unexpected integration bottlenecks before paying
• Domain allowlist enforcement blocks key stealing and unauthorized submissions from third-party sites
• Usage-based pricing scales strictly based on submission volume rather than artificial feature gating.

Founder story

html.contact was founded in 2026 by developer Will (known online as Willy). Frustrated that existing form backend services forced developers to upgrade to paid plans before testing critical production features like attachments, logs, and API access, Will built html.contact. He designed it as a developer-friendly form backend where all core capabilities can be tested on real sites before paying for higher volume.

Alternatives

• Formspree
• Formbold
• Formcarry
• Tally

Comparison overview

• html.contact grants free tier access to file attachments, submission logs, and API access for real-world testing, whereas competitors like Formspree gate features behind paid subscriptions.
• html.contact uses domain allowlist validation and server-side filtering to protect endpoint keys, whereas standard form backends require client-side CAPTCHA scripts by default.