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Google Forms alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Forms: basic design and limited branding, and simple logic and no native payments. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Forms, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft Forms currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LimeSurvey logoLimeSurveyOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 355.3
  1. LimeSurvey logo

    1. LimeSurveyTop pick

    Best for: Researchers, universities and public bodies running complex surveys on their own servers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Forms

    Open-source and self-hostable for serious survey research.

    Pros

    • Free, self-hostable Community Edition
    • Advanced logic, quotas and multilingual surveys
    • Exports to SPSS, R and Excel

    Cons

    • Dated interface with a learning curve
    • Self-hosting needs a PHP server and upkeep
    • Plain default themes
    Visit LimeSurvey Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LimeSurvey a good Google Forms alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Self-hosting
    Yes, open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limesurvey.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limesurvey.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026limesurvey.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Forms alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Microsoft Forms logo

Best Google Forms alternative for most people

Microsoft Forms

The Microsoft 365 equivalent, with results flowing into Excel.

LimeSurvey logo

Best Google Forms alternative for a free option

LimeSurvey

Open-source and self-hostable for serious survey research.

Tally logo

Best Google Forms alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tally

Free and nicer looking, with logic, payments and file uploads.

LimeSurvey logo

Best Google Forms alternative for open source

LimeSurvey

Open-source and self-hostable for serious survey research.

LimeSurvey logo

Best Google Forms alternative for self-hosting

LimeSurvey

Open-source and self-hostable for serious survey research.

Jotform logo

Best Google Forms alternative for iPhone and Android

Jotform

Far more field types, templates, payments and integrations.

Typeform logo

Best Google Forms alternative for working in the browser

Typeform

More engaging, branded forms for customer-facing surveys.

Google Forms alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Forms?

Microsoft Forms ranks first right now. The Microsoft 365 equivalent, with results flowing into Excel. Tally and Jotform follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Forms?

Yes. Microsoft Forms (free), Tally (free plan + paid), Jotform (free plan + paid) and Typeform (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Forms?

Yes: LimeSurvey. LimeSurvey can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Google Forms?

The complaints we hear most: basic design and limited branding; simple logic and no native payments; advanced automation needs add-ons or Apps Script.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Forms, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.