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Form & Survey

Jotform vs Google Forms

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

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Jotform

4.0100 reviews

Teams and individuals who need fast, no-code form and survey creation with strong integrations, payment collection, and workflow/approval capabilities for lead capture, registrations, internal requests, and data collection.

Starting at $34/month (per user/seat not required)
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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)

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureJotformGoogle Forms
Pricing$34/month (per user/seat not required)Free (Google account); included with Google Workspace (Business Starter from ~$6/user/month)
G2 Rating4.0 (100 reviews)4.0 (100 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.04.0
Best ForTeams and individuals who need fast, no-code form and survey creation with strong integrations, payment collection, and workflow/approval capabilities for lead capture, registrations, internal requests, and data collection.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.

Pros & Cons

Jotform

Pros

  • + Very quick to build and publish forms with many templates
  • + Broad integration ecosystem plus API/webhooks for custom workflows
  • + Supports payments, file uploads, and e-signatures in one tool
  • + Good data handling options (exports, tables, notifications, routing)

Cons

  • Pricing is limit-based (submissions/storage/forms), which can get expensive at scale
  • Advanced customization/branding and complex logic can require higher tiers
  • Some users may find the admin/settings surface area complex as needs grow

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