The Best Fillout Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Fillout is a form builder with database integrations and a portal feature. Shareables is a data display tool with 20+ widget templates. They solve different problems: Fillout collects data, Shareables displays it. For data display needs, Shareables has more options.
Why people look for Fillout alternatives
- 1Need dedicated data display, not just forms with a portal bolted on
- 2Want 20+ widget templates for specific use cases
- 3Need embeddable widgets, not standalone portals
- 4Display-first tool vs form-first tool
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Fillout alternative for displaying data? Shareables is purpose-built for data display with 20+ widget templates and 10+ data source integrations. If you need forms, Fillout is strong; for display, Shareables is the better tool.
Shareables focuses on display; Fillout focuses on data collection
Shareables has 20+ widget templates vs Fillout's basic portal layouts
Shareables is built for embedding; Fillout embeds forms, not data widgets
Fillout writes data back to databases; Shareables is read-only display
Detailed comparison
Core Purpose
Fillout is a form builder first. Forms connect to databases for input. Their portal feature lets users view filtered records.
Shareables is a data display tool first. It reads from databases and renders data as visual widgets: cards, tables, calendars, blogs, and more.
Bottom line: Use Fillout for data collection. Use Shareables for data display. They complement each other well.
Display Options
Fillout offers a portal feature with table and list views. Customization is basic compared to dedicated display tools.
Shareables has 20+ widget templates with per-template customization: card layouts, calendars, charts, testimonial walls, FAQs, and more.
Bottom line: For rich, varied data display, Shareables has significantly more options.
Shareables vs Fillout at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Fillout |
|---|---|---|
| Form building | A display tool | A form builder |
| Data display | Fillout added portals, but Shareables has more display options | Fillout added portals, but Shareables has more display options |
| Widget variety | 20+ widget types | On forms |
| Data source support | Broader coverage | Both support multiple sources |
| Embeddability | Embeds data widgets | Embeds forms |
| Pricing value | Different products at different price points | Different products at different price points |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Fillout | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Unlimited forms, 1,000 responses/mo) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $15/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $40/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | Custom |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-user |
Who should choose what?
Choose Fillout if you need...
- Teams that primarily need forms connected to databases
- Collecting data from users and writing to Airtable/Notion
- Simple data portals alongside forms
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Switching from Fillout
Connect the same Airtable or Notion database to Shareables. Fillout is for data input, Shareables is for data display, so they can actually work alongside each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use both. Fillout is great for collecting data via forms. Shareables is great for displaying data as widgets. They connect to the same data sources.
Fillout has a portal feature for basic data views, but it's not their core product. Shareables has 20+ specialized display templates.
No. Shareables is read-only display. For forms and data collection, use Fillout or another form builder alongside Shareables.