Turn text into powerful forms.

We believe creating forms and surveys should be effortless, as easy as writing your questions in a text file rather than learning a new visual editor. With our unique system, all you need is a subset of Markdown to build dynamic forms—no coding required.

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Start creating forms and surveys with Hashdown in just a few minutes. Try it out today!

Features

• Markdown-Driven: Use familiar Markdown syntax to create forms and surveys in seconds.
• Instant Sharing: Get a shareable URL instantly—no extra setup needed.
• API Ready: Prefer automation? Use our API to integrate form creation directly into your workflow.

Hashdown vs. Google Forms

Hashdown is a simpler alternative to Google Forms. It's designed to be easy to use, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Google Forms, on the other hand, is a more powerful tool that offers more advanced features and capabilities.

Benefits of Using Hashdown vs. Traditional GUI-Based Form Builders

1. Speed and Simplicity: With Hashdown, creating forms is as fast as typing. You don’t need to click through multiple menus or interfaces—just write in plain text using Markdown syntax. This is ideal for users who prefer a streamlined, no-frills approach to form creation.
2. Markdown Familiarity: For those already familiar with Markdown, Hashdown feels intuitive. Many developers, writers, and content creators use Markdown daily, making it second nature to create forms without having to learn a new visual editor.
3. Focus on Functionality, Not Design: Hashdown emphasizes function over form, so you can quickly generate forms without getting bogged down in design decisions. If your priority is collecting responses, rather than making the form look a certain way, Hashdown helps you cut to the chase.
4. API Access and Automation: Traditional GUI form builders often limit the level of automation and integration options. Hashdown provides an API, making it ideal for integrating form creation into your app or automating workflows. This is a major advantage for developers and businesses looking to streamline operations.
5. Lightweight and Accessible: Without the overhead of a full GUI, Hashdown is lightweight, making it faster to load and use. This is especially beneficial when working in environments with limited resources or when quick edits are needed.
6. Flexibility for Developers: Developers can generate forms dynamically by writing plain text or through code, which allows for easier version control and scriptable workflows. Traditional GUI builders often have limitations when it comes to automation or integrating with development pipelines.
7. Lower Learning Curve for Text-Based Creators: For users who work in text-based environments (writers, researchers, etc.), Hashdown fits seamlessly into their workflow. There’s no need to adjust to a graphical interface—they can stick to their preferred way of working.
8. Clean and Consistent Output: Because forms are built from a consistent, Markdown-based syntax, the output is always predictable and clean. You won’t need to worry about design inconsistencies that can sometimes occur in drag-and-drop builders.
9. Shareable and Embeddable: Hashdown instantly generates a shareable URL for your form, which can be shared anywhere or embedded on websites. This makes distribution simple, without requiring additional steps that GUI form builders might involve.
10. Cost-Effective for Advanced Users: Since Hashdown doesn’t require the development and maintenance of a heavy graphical interface, it may be more cost-effective for users who don’t need all the design capabilities of a traditional form builder.

How Hashdown Works

1. Write your form in our online editor or send text to our API
2. Get your shareable link or embed code
3. Add the link to your emails, website or embed our form on your site, and that's it!

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