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title: Hosted Forms Versus Form Handlers
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description: Forms and form handlers are different. You design and manage hosted forms in Account Engagement. Form handlers connect your external forms so that you can funnel prospect information into Account Engagement. Review the features to determine which form type you want to use.
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# Hosted Forms Versus Form Handlers

Forms and form handlers are different. You design and manage hosted forms in Account Engagement. Form handlers connect your external forms so that you can funnel prospect information into Account Engagement. Review the features to determine which form type you want to use.

  
| Feature | **Form** | **Form Handler** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prevents data duplication | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Validates email addresses | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Provides progressive profiling | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |  |
| Protects against bots | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |  |
| Integrates with third-party forms |  | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Maintains current lead flow |  | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Integrates with Salesforce Web-to-Lead forms |  | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Supports custom front-end editing |  | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Provides form views and error data | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |  |
| Provides field-level change audits for prospects | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Integrates with landing pages | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |  |
| Base automation rules on form views | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |  |
| Base automation rules on form completions | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Sends autoresponder emails | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Redirects to a success page | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |
| Displays Thank You content after form submission | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |  |
| Supports Resubscribe | ![Checkmark icon indicating available](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-pardot-264-0-0-production-enus/5fef4d4f-9a34-45c6-8cd3-e3200b9eeba8/pardot/images/pardot_checkmark.png) |   |