Compare DocSpring vs. FormConnect

DocSpring is an API for filling, generating and signing documents. Developers build it into their products to turn data into finished PDFs and Word files. Start from the document you already have, or design one. Upload any PDF form, fillable or flat, and AI finds the fields, names them, picks their types and adds conditional logic. Type tags into a Word document (.docx) or an OpenDocument text file (.odt), with conditions and loops for table rows, and get back a Word file, an OpenDocument file or a PDF. Build a PDF template from a blank page in the Page Designer, with text, tables, images, charts, barcodes and form fields, and let your AI agent write the layout if you like. Or write HTML, CSS and Liquid for documents that grow with their data. Send JSON from your app, one document at a time or 50 in a request, and get back the finished file. Send it for e-signature with one or more signers and a full audit trail, or let people fill it in through a hosted or embedded web form. Your customers can set up their own templates in DocSpring's editor, embedded in your app without our branding. Use the REST API, SDKs in 10 languages, webhooks, or the MCP server with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and VS Code. Connect Zapier, Make, n8n, AWS S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and Slack. DocSpring is SOC 2 Type II audited and HIPAA compliant, with a BAA on every paid plan, and keeps your data in the US or the EU. The Developer plan is free with no time limit: 200 credits every month, enough for 10 filled PDF forms or Word documents, and unlimited test PDFs. No credit card needed.

You have the ability to design a wide range of forms such as patient intake forms, customer contact sheets, inspection documents, invoices, expense reports, proposals, purchase orders, surveys, and much more. Tags serve as a method to categorize records that share a common attribute, like an individual's name. You can also develop custom forms tailored for data input. Notable advanced capabilities include the option to generate an infinite number of forms, incorporate different types of fields, modify field widths, and add a company logo. Users can input their signature directly onto the form using a stylus or finger, and this signature can be secured to prevent any modifications once it's been captured. Additionally, annotating a form allows for the inclusion of handwritten notes or drawings directly over an image, which can be imported and becomes a lasting part of the form template. Utilizing the iPad’s built-in camera, you can seamlessly capture images to embed on the form. Moreover, these pictures are conveniently saved in the photo library for easy access whenever needed, ensuring that all necessary visual documentation is readily available. This flexibility in form creation and management enhances the overall user experience significantly.