Sift vs Fillout
Fillout is a form builder. Sift takes a different approach: instead of building forms with fields, users write naturally and AI extracts the data.
Fillout approach
Build a form with individual fields. Users fill in each one manually. Longer forms mean more drop-offs.
Sift approach
Users describe their situation in one text block. AI extracts all fields at once — name, email, issue type, urgency, everything.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sift | Fillout |
|---|---|---|
| AI text extraction | ||
| Natural language input | ||
| Drag-and-drop builder | Not needed — AI extracts from freeform text | |
| Widget embedding | ||
| API access | Growth plan and above | Business plan |
| Webhook integrations | ||
| File/image processing | File upload only | |
| Conditional logic | AI-driven | |
| Multi-language support | 120+ via AI | Manual translation |
| Custom branding | Coming soon |
Pricing comparison
Sift
From $29/mo
500 AI extractions included
Fillout
Free (1,000 responses/month), from $19/month (Starter)
A modern form builder that connects directly to Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, and other databases as backends.
Why choose Sift
- Users describe their situation naturally instead of navigating complex multi-step forms
- AI extracts and validates data in real time — catches inconsistencies a traditional form can't detect
- Process documents and images directly into structured records without manual data entry
- No need to design conditional branching logic — AI understands context and extracts what's relevant
Why choose Fillout
- Native database integrations (Airtable, Notion, Supabase) act as form backends without any middleware
- Scheduling, payment, and e-signature features built directly into the form builder
When Fillout is the better choice
Teams using Airtable or Notion as their database who want forms that write directly to their existing tables without Zapier or custom code.
The key reason teams switch to Sift
Fillout excels at connecting forms to databases, but users still have to fill in every field manually. Sift lets users paste a paragraph and the AI populates your database fields automatically.
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