Google Forms builds online questionnaires and quizzes, shares them through a link or website embed, and sends response data into Google Sheets for further work. It suits straightforward collection tasks where shared editing and spreadsheet handover matter more than a specialised survey research platform.
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Microsoft Forms creates surveys, polls and quizzes in a browser with response summaries and Excel export. It is a practical shortlist for Microsoft-centred teams, provided the buyer checks whether personal-account limits or the organisation’s Microsoft 365 entitlement applies.
Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
✓Multiple question types and branching flows
✓Quizzes, themes and shared editing
✓Response charts and Google Sheets handover
Google Forms pricing considerations
Free plan available
Personal free access and Workspace subscriptions. Compare the wider account, storage and administration requirements rather than assigning a standalone Forms seat price.
Personal Google Forms access is available free. Managed organisation accounts and controls are part of Google Workspace editions.