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Google Forms dumps every question on a single page. Respondents see a wall of fields and drop off. The guided, one-question-per-page format keeps people focused and moving forward.

It's the same approach that made Typeform popular, but you don't need to pay Typeform prices for it. Progress bars, smooth transitions, and a clean mobile experience come as standard on the free plan.

Want a traditional layout instead? You can switch between formats in one click. Google Forms only gives you the long scroll.

Google Forms analytics are basic

Google Forms gives you a pie chart and a spreadsheet. If you want to compare how different groups answered, or cross-reference two questions against each other, you're on your own with pivot tables.

FreeOnlineSurveys has cross-tabulation, audience segmentation, and side-by-side comparison built in. Filter by date, segment by any question, and share live reports with a link.

Export to PDF when you need a formatted report for stakeholders. No spreadsheet wrangling required.

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Custom branding Google Forms can't match

Every Google Form has the same layout, the same purple header, and the same Google logo at the bottom. If you're sending forms to customers or embedding them on your website, that's not a great look.

Add your own logo, set your brand colours and fonts, and remove all third-party branding. Your forms look like they belong to you, not to Google.

Embed on any website and the form blends in. No Google logos, no "Made with Google Forms" footer, no sign-in prompts for your respondents.

What else is missing from Google Forms?

Digital signatures, a built-in CRM, no tracking cookies, and no Google account required for respondents.

Built-in Contact Manager

Every submission automatically creates a contact with full response history. Google Forms gives you a spreadsheet.

Digital Signatures

Collect signatures on consent forms, contracts, and agreements directly within your form. Not available in Google Forms.

No Tracking Cookies

Our forms don't set tracking cookies on your respondents. No cookie banners needed. Google Forms uses Google's tracking infrastructure.

Conditional Logic

Show or hide fields based on previous answers. Build dynamic forms that adapt to each respondent.

GDPR Consent Fields

Purpose-built consent checkboxes with privacy policy links and per-submission consent tracking. UK and EU data storage.

Stripe Payment Forms

Collect payments directly within your form using Stripe. Registrations, orders, and donations in one step. Google Forms has no native payment support.

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Lead Capture Forms

Embed branded forms with a one-question-per-page format for higher conversion rates. Every submission adds a contact to your built-in CRM with full response history. Google Forms sends leads to a spreadsheet with no CRM, no branding, and no conversion optimisation.

Registration & Applications

Collect attendee details, digital signatures, and payments in a single form. In Google Forms, payments need third-party add-ons and digital signatures aren't supported at all.

Website Contact Forms

Embed a fully branded contact form that matches your website. No Google logos, no generic purple styling, no sign-in required for respondents. Route enquiries by type, send instant notifications, and log every message in your CRM.

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What Our Customers Say

WWT

The intuitive interface has transformed our processes. Its user-friendly design makes it easy for our team to create, deploy, and analyze surveys quickly. A stress-free interface that boosts productivity and satisfaction.

Mark Stead

Head of Learning, WWT

Chelsea FC

What impressed me was the balance struck between data presentation and simplicity. Intricate survey data is consolidated into digestible visuals, making it easy to identify trends and patterns without getting lost in a sea of numbers.

David Hollinshead

Insight Manager, Chelsea FC

Mention Socials

Since we started using this software, our clients have seen more people participating in surveys, gotten great feedback on how easy it is to respond, and the competitions we run have been completely transformed.

Brad Birchmore

Founder / Director, Mention Socials

Google Forms Alternative FAQs

What can FreeOnlineSurveys do that Google Forms can't?
Three big things. First, branding: your logo, your colours, and your fonts. Every Google Form looks identical. Second, conversion: a one-question-per-page format for higher completion rates, the same approach Typeform charges for. Third, data residency: your respondent data stays in UK and EU data centres, not on US servers. Beyond that: advanced reporting, digital signatures, payment collection, conditional logic, spam protection, and a built-in CRM. Google Forms gives you a spreadsheet and a form that looks like everyone else's.
Do I need a Google account to use FreeOnlineSurveys?
No. Anyone can create an account with just an email address. Your respondents don't need an account either. No Google sign-in, no Microsoft sign-in, no third-party authentication required.
Is FreeOnlineSurveys free?
Yes. You can create unlimited forms with all field types, conditional logic, and branding on the free plan. Each form collects responses for 14 days with up to 1,000 submissions. Paid plans remove the collection time limit so your forms stay open indefinitely. No credit card required to get started.
How does the built-in CRM work with form submissions?
Every form submission automatically creates or updates a contact in your built-in contact manager. You get a full response history per contact, can segment contacts by form responses, and manage follow-ups without exporting to a separate CRM. Google Forms sends data to a spreadsheet with no contact management.
Can I collect digital signatures on forms?
Yes. Digital signatures are available on all plans, including free. Respondents can sign directly within your form on any device. Google Forms and Microsoft Forms don't offer signature capture at all.
Is FreeOnlineSurveys GDPR compliant?
Yes. We're a UK-based company and all respondent data is stored in UK and EU data centres. We offer consent tracking, pseudonymisation, masked IP addresses, zero tracking cookies, and the ability to delete individual submissions on request. Google Forms stores data on US servers and does not offer built-in GDPR consent fields or European data residency.
Can I embed forms on my website without Google branding?
Yes. Go to the Send section of your form, copy the embed code, and paste it into your website's HTML. The form appears in a clean iframe with your own branding, no Google logos or third-party branding. Works with WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other platform.
Can I use FreeOnlineSurveys instead of Microsoft Forms?
Yes. Microsoft Forms is tied to the Microsoft ecosystem and its most useful features require a Microsoft 365 subscription. FreeOnlineSurveys is free for everyone, with more field types, digital signatures, conditional logic, custom branding, and a built-in contact manager. Fully compliant with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and CCPA.

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