Hey there! I'm Dorothi, and today I'm going to show you how I set up webhooks to save Tally form submissions and send instant notifications using n8n. If you've ever wanted to capture leads or responses from your Tally forms and get notified right away—especially in Telegram—this article is for you.
Tally is one of my go-to tools when I need to build simple, clean forms fast. It's easy to use and doesn't overwhelm you with a ton of settings. But like many of you, I found myself asking: "How can I save my Tally form submission somewhere and get a quick ping when someone fills it out?"
So I rolled up my sleeves and figured it out using webhooks and n8n, the automation tool that gives you tons of control.
And yep—I’ve included a link below where you can download my ready-made n8n template that sends Tally form submission Telegram notifications.
Let’s jump in.
What is Tally and Why Do I Use It?
Tally is a form builder. It's like Google Forms, but cleaner, faster, and easier to design. You can drag and drop questions, change the design, and publish in minutes.
Some reasons I personally use Tally:
No account required for respondents
You can use it for free with no major limitations
Easy conditional logic
Embed options that just work
Tally works well for surveys, lead capture, contact forms, event RSVPs, and so on.
What’s a Webhook in Simple Terms?
A webhook is just a link you give to Tally, so it can send form data to another app as soon as someone submits it.
Think of it like this:
Someone fills your form on Tally → Tally sends that info to your webhook URL → Your automation (like n8n) takes action
Actions can be anything: save data to a Google Sheet, send you a Telegram message, email someone, or update your CRM.
Why Use Webhooks Instead of Just Checking Tally?
You could just open your Tally dashboard and check responses, but that’s slow.
Here’s why I use webhooks:
Instant notifications when someone fills a form
Store responses in my own database (or Google Sheet, Airtable, etc.)
Trigger actions like auto-replies or follow-ups
Better control over how the data is used
And since Tally supports webhooks directly, this is easy to set up.
What is n8n and Why Do I Use It for Webhooks?
n8n (short for “nodemation”) is an automation tool—like Zapier, but open-source and more flexible.
You can run n8n locally, host it yourself, or use the cloud version. I run mine on a cheap VPS.
Why I prefer n8n:
No limits per task
You can build almost anything
It’s visual—you can drag nodes to create flows
It supports webhooks, APIs, and tons of apps
And the best part? Once you set up a Tally webhook in n8n, you can do literally anything with the data.
Let’s break this down. Here’s how I save Tally form submissions and get Telegram alerts.
Go to Tally.so
Click New Form
Add your questions
Publish the form
Simple, right?
Step 2: Get Your Webhook URL from n8n
In n8n, create a new workflow
Add a Webhook node
Set the HTTP Method to POST
Copy the Test URL shown in the webhook node
Save the workflow (but don’t activate it yet)
Step 3: Add the Webhook to Tally
Go to your form settings in Tally
Find the Integrations tab → Webhooks
Click Add Webhook
Paste your webhook URL from n8n
Choose POST method in n8n
Done
Now every time someone submits the form, Tally will send the data to your n8n workflow.
Go to the live version of your form
Fill it out and submit it
You should see the request in the webhook node in n8n
Click "Execute Node" in n8n to view the data. You’ll see all the form responses nicely formatted.
Once you have the form data in n8n, here’s what I usually do:
Send Telegram notification
Save it to Google Sheets or Airtable
Send a follow-up email via Gmail node
Let me walk you through my Telegram alert setup.
Add Telegram Node in n8n
Add a Telegram node after the webhook
Connect your Telegram bot token
Choose the Send Message operation
Map the form answers to the message field
Here’s a simple example message:
New Tally Submission:
Name: {{$json["name"]}}
Email: {{$json["email"]}}
Message: {{$json["message"]}}
Boom. Now every time someone submits your form, you get a Telegram ping.
And yes, you can download my full n8n template to save Tally form submission and send Telegram notifications. I’ve linked it below.
👉 Download n8n Tally-to-Telegram Template
Comparing Options: Webhook vs Zapier vs Manual
You might be wondering: why not just use Zapier?
Here’s a quick comparison for saving Tally form submissions:
| Method | Instant | Customizable | Free? | Notes |
| Webhook + n8n | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (self-hosted) | Best if you want control |
| Zapier | ✅ | ❌ (limited) | ❌ (limited free) | Easy but gets expensive |
| Manual Check | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | You’ll miss leads |
In my case, webhook + n8n is the winner every time. It's fast, free, and flexible.
Using a webhook with n8n is one of the easiest ways to save Tally form submissions and get instant alerts.
I’ve used this for:
Lead capture forms
Hiring applications
Client onboarding forms
Event RSVPs
You don’t need to know how to code. You just plug Tally into your webhook, and let n8n do the rest.
And if you want to try it without starting from scratch, grab my ready-to-use template.
📥 Download n8n Template for Tally Form Submission Notifications
I hope this guide helped you. I’m Dorothi, and if you’ve got questions, feel free to reach out at https://www.makeinfo.co/contacts. Let’s keep building smarter tools that save us time.
Stay curious and automate everything. 🚀
