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Head-to-head · Client Intake Software

Onvoy vs FormsHQ

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Onvoy #4 in Client Intake Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Onvoy
FormsHQ #7 in Client Intake Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit FormsHQ

Onvoy leads on 0 checks, FormsHQ on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOnvoy · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Onvoy scores higher on our rubric for client intake software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

On workflow automation, FormsHQ gives you Conditional where Onvoy offers Template.

Onvoy is the better fit for small teams wanting free intake with payments. FormsHQ is the better fit for workflow-heavy teams using AI-assisted forms.

  • Onvoy fits best

    Small teams wanting free intake with payments

  • FormsHQ fits best

    Workflow-heavy teams using AI-assisted forms

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Side by side

Feature Onvoy 8.9/10 Visit ↗ FormsHQ 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in Client Intake Software #7 in Client Intake Software
Best for Small teams wanting free intake with payments Workflow-heavy teams using AI-assisted forms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email, Phone
Integrations 5 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market
Features Onvoy 5/5 · FormsHQ 5/5
Client portal ✓ ✓
E-signatures ✓ ✓
Document uploads ✓ ✓
Payment collection ✓ ✓
Custom branding ✓ ✓
Specs
Workflow automation Template Conditional
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes forms, uploads, templates, and email reminders
  • Starter adds e-signatures, Stripe payments, branding, and AI templates
  • Client portals, progress tracking, analytics, and agent connectors are included
  • AI-assisted form design from plain-language briefs
  • Approval routing, document generation, payments, and signature gates
  • CRM, spreadsheet, email, calendar, and automation handoffs
Cons
  • Workflow automation is template-based rather than fully configurable
  • The service is available on the web only
  • SMS reminders are listed as coming soon on the Pro plan
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • The free plan allows one published form and includes FormsHQ branding
  • Advanced workflow features require higher paid tiers
Our verdict

Onvoy is client onboarding software for freelancers, consultants, agencies, and other service businesses. It brings intake forms, structured answers, file uploads, document signing, Stripe payment collection, reminders, progress tracking,…

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FormsHQ is a web-based form workflow product for service businesses and operational teams. It combines branded intake forms with conditional pages, submission qualification, reviewer assignment, approval routing, document generation,…

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  1. OnvoyClient Intake Software 8.9Free plan
  2. FormsHQClient Intake Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Onvoy — where it wins

    • Free plan includes forms, uploads, templates, and email reminders
    • Starter adds e-signatures, Stripe payments, branding, and AI templates
    • Client portals, progress tracking, analytics, and agent connectors are included

    Where it doesn't

    • Workflow automation is template-based rather than fully configurable
    • The service is available on the web only
    • SMS reminders are listed as coming soon on the Pro plan
  • FormsHQ — where it wins

    • AI-assisted form design from plain-language briefs
    • Approval routing, document generation, payments, and signature gates
    • CRM, spreadsheet, email, calendar, and automation handoffs

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
    • The free plan allows one published form and includes FormsHQ branding
    • Advanced workflow features require higher paid tiers
  • Onvoy8.9/10 · Free plan

    A free-first client intake tool that adds payments, signing, portals, and analytics as plans grow.

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  • FormsHQ8.6/10 · Free plan

    A web-based intake platform for teams that need forms tied to approval and document workflows.

    Visit FormsHQFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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