Google Forms vs Paperform
Google Forms
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Paperform
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| Figure | Google Forms | Paperform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 7 |
| Spec score · AI Form Generators | 7.7 (#17) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Spec score · Form builders | 8.1 (#30) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Spec score · Survey And Form Builders | 7.9 (#19) | 8.7 (#7) |
| Spec score · Form Builder Software | 7.7 (#49) | 8.5 (#15) |
| Spec score · Online Form Builders | 7.7 (#29) | 8.5 (#10) |
| API | Google describes the Forms API as a RESTful interface for creating and modifying forms and quizzes, retrieving responses and quiz grades, and receiving push notifications. | The Standard API is available on Pro, Business and Enterprise plans, while Business API endpoints are available on Business and Enterprise. |
| Embed options | multiple | multiple |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Google's Apps Script page describes integrating Forms with Sheets, Docs, and Gmail to automate event session sign-ups and itineraries. | Paperform says it connects with over 2,000 popular apps and software through direct integrations, Zapier and Make. |
| Native integrations | 5 | 2000 |
| Quiz support | Yes | Paperform includes quiz-making and scoring features. |
Plans
Google Forms
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- Business StarterPriced on request
- Business StandardPriced on request
- Business PlusPriced on request
Paperform
- FreeFree
- Essentials$29 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Business$124 a month
- Pro$588 a year
- Business$1,488 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Google Forms
Google Forms has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Paperform
Paperform is an online platform for creating customizable forms and product pages without code. It combines forms with e-signatures, workflow automation, conditional logic, calculations, quizzes, file uploads, and payment collection. AI tools can create a styled form from a prompt, convert an uploaded PDF or image into a form, generate formulas, and analyze submission data. Forms can be published as standalone pages, embedded, or used with WordPress; respondents can view and submit them on mobile. Form creation and editing require a desktop or laptop, and Paperform has no app in the Google Play or Apple App Store. It connects with over 2,000 apps through direct integrations, Zapier, and Make. The Free plan includes 30 submissions per month, three signed documents per month, 5,000 automation credits per month, and 100 MB of storage; its branding cannot be removed. Paid plans start at $29 a month. The paid plans include a seven-day free trial without a credit card.