Google Forms vs Microsoft Forms

Two Tech stack tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Google Forms comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Both cover 1 of the 2 features we compared.
Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
In our Tech stack ranking, Google Forms places 14 and Microsoft Forms 17 of 72.

Side by side

Google Forms and Microsoft Forms compared
6 points compared	Google Forms	Microsoft Forms
Starts at	€6.80/mo	$6/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Not known yet
MCP server	No	Not known yet
Conditional logic	Yes	Yes
Payment collection	No	No
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Google Forms

FreeFree with a Google account (Workspace page points to paid plans for businesses).Free
Google Workspace StarterBusiness plan; Forms is included.€6.80/mo/seat

Microsoft Forms

FreeFree
From $6.00/moStarting at $6.00 per month$6/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Google Forms if…

Small teams, schools and founders who need a free, quick way to collect survey answers, sign-ups or feedback and read the results in Google Sheets.

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Choose Microsoft Forms if…

Teams and schools already on Microsoft 365 that need quick surveys, polls and quizzes with results flowing into Excel or Power Automate, without adding another vendor.

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