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Form & Survey

Google Forms vs Microsoft Forms

Which form & survey tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Google Forms

4.0100 reviews

Individuals, educators, and small teams that need a simple, free way to create surveys, registrations, quizzes, and internal data-collection forms—especially if they already use Google Workspace and Google Sheets.

Starting at Free (Google account); included with Google Workspace (Business Starter from ~$6/user/month)
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Microsoft Forms

4.0100 reviews

Teams and organizations already using Microsoft 365 that need quick internal surveys, event registrations, feedback forms, and lightweight quizzes—especially when results should flow into Excel/Teams workflows.

Starting at ~$6/user/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureGoogle FormsMicrosoft Forms
PricingFree (Google account); included with Google Workspace (Business Starter from ~$6/user/month)~$6/user/month
G2 Rating4.0 (100 reviews)4.0 (100 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.04.0
Best ForIndividuals, educators, and small teams that need a simple, free way to create surveys, registrations, quizzes, and internal data-collection forms—especially if they already use Google Workspace and Google Sheets.Teams and organizations already using Microsoft 365 that need quick internal surveys, event registrations, feedback forms, and lightweight quizzes—especially when results should flow into Excel/Teams workflows.

Pros & Cons

Google Forms

Pros

  • + Free and easy to use with a Google account; fast to deploy
  • + Tight integration with Google Sheets for analysis and workflows
  • + Real-time collaboration and sharing controls (stronger with Workspace)
  • + Reliable for basic surveys, event signups, and quizzes

Cons

  • Limited advanced survey logic and analytics compared with dedicated survey platforms
  • Design/branding customization is basic (themes but limited layout control)
  • Advanced governance, compliance, and admin controls depend on Google Workspace tier

Microsoft Forms

Pros

  • + Included with many Microsoft 365 plans, reducing incremental cost
  • + Very easy to create and distribute forms via link, QR code, email, or Teams
  • + Strong Excel export and Microsoft ecosystem integrations
  • + Simple analytics dashboards for quick insights without extra tools

Cons

  • Limited advanced survey logic and research-grade features compared with dedicated survey platforms
  • Branding and design customization are relatively basic
  • Public review coverage/ratings may be inconsistent across third-party marketplaces