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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
1Jotform logoJotformFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
2Zoho Forms logoZoho FormsFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 453.6
  1. Jotform logo

    1. JotformTop pick

    Best for: Small businesses and organisations needing payments, PDFs, approvals and lots of templates

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Forms

    Far more field types, templates, payments and integrations.

    Pros

    • Enormous template library and field types
    • Payments, e-signatures and PDF generation built in
    • Offline data collection in mobile apps

    Cons

    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Free plan has low submission limits and branding
    • Costs rise with submission volume
    Visit Jotform Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Jotform a good Google Forms alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Starter)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jotform.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Nonprofit discount
    50% on Bronze, Silver and Gold
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jotform.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Zapier
    Connects to 3,000+ platforms
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jotform.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Zoho Forms logo

    2. Zoho Forms

    Best for: Budget-conscious businesses, especially those using Zoho CRM or other Zoho apps

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Forms

    Free plan with more business features like approvals and payments.

    Pros

    • Forever-free plan
    • Approvals and offline mobile data collection
    • HIPAA and GDPR compliance options

    Cons

    • Best integrations are within Zoho
    • Utilitarian design
    • Free plan limits submissions
    Visit Zoho Forms Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Zoho Forms a good Google Forms alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free payments
    Up to 10 payments
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    100K
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(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.