Choosing the right prefill type
They all serve different purposes.
Field Alias Prefill
When to use
- When you have predefined data that does not change dynamically.
- Ideal for scenarios where the data you want to prefill is manageable and does not require real-time updates.
- When you plan to share prefilled form links with a limited audience, such as through email or messages.
- Name: John Sam
- Department: Marketing
When John clicks the link, his name and department are already filled in. All he has to do is confirm and submit.
- No need for field aliases: Directly map fields to prefill values.
- Save prefilled URLs: Unlike Field Alias Prefill, generated URLs can be stored and reused.
- Shorter and cleaner URLs: Prefilled values are not exposed in the URL.
- Easily update prefilled data: Modify field mappings without generating a new URL.
Dynamic Prefill (Webhook)
When to use
- When the data to prefill comes from an external system and changes with each form respondent.
- Perfect for tailoring forms for individual users with up-to-date information.
- When the data involves multiple variables, such as fetching details based on a user ID or order number.
- When you want to automate the prefill process without manually generating URLs.
| Field Alias Prefill | Static Prefill URLs | Dynamic Prefill (Webhook) |
Ease of setup | Simple and manual | Simple, with saved URLs | Requires API/webhook integration |
Scalability | Limited to small data sets | Medium – manageable for repeated use | Handles large and complex data sets |
Use-cases | Customer review forms, internal team registration forms | Event registration, frequently used prefilled forms | CRM integration, personalized forms |
Automation | Manual URL generation | Saved and reusable URLs | Fully automated |
Technical Knowledge | Minimal | Minimal | Requires API and webhook knowledge |
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