The self-hosted form builder for the whole company.
Install it with Docker in minutes, on a VPS or even on cPanel hosting. Build forms people enjoy, keep every answer in your own database, and update with one click.
- Self-hosted
- No per-user fees
- Free Community edition
A builder people like
Click a question type, paste the options, publish. Or paste a list of questions and get a form. 20+ question types, tables, calculations, signatures and files.
Runs anywhere
Docker, VPS or cPanel; MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL or SQLite. The download already contains everything.
Secure by default
SSO and two-step verification, strict CSP, encrypted secrets, signed updates and an audit log for your SIEM.
Updates in one click
New versions install from inside SnagBane with a backup first — no reinstall.
How it compares
| SnagBane | Microsoft Forms + Power Automate | Google Forms | Cloud form builders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where your data lives | Your server | Microsoft cloud | Google cloud | The vendor’s cloud |
| Multi-stage approvals | Built in, with conditions per stage | Build a flow in Power Automate | Not built in | Varies; often a higher plan |
| See the whole branching flow | Columns side by side | Per-question “go to” rules | “Go to section” rules | Varies |
| Employee portal with request status | Built in | Build it in SharePoint | Not built in | Rarely |
| Reminders, overdue list, change approver | Built in | Build it in the flow | Not built in | Varies |
| Pricing model | Flat per installation | Per-user licences | Per-user licences | Per seat or per response |
Based on each product’s standard features. Add-ons, premium plans and custom development can extend them. Microsoft, Google and other names are trademarks of their owners.
Questions
What does it need?
PHP 8.3+ and a database, or simply Docker.
Is there a cloud version?
No — SnagBane is only software you install, so your data never leaves your infrastructure.
How many users can I have?
As many as you like. There are no per-user fees in either edition.
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