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Microsoft Forms alternatives
Microsoft Forms compared with 5 alternatives: Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Jotform and Zoho Forms.
Microsoft Forms has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft FormsThis tool | Free plan · from $5.40/mo | Yes | Web |
| Google Forms | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| SurveyMonkey | Free plan · from $46/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Typeform | Free plan · from $28/mo | Yes | Web |
| Jotform | Free plan · from $34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Forms | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Microsoft Forms
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Forms
Form, survey and quiz builder that comes with a Google Account
- Google Forms starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Microsoft Forms starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams).
- Google Forms also covers templates.
Suits: Quick polls, event registrations and quizzes at no cost
- Free plan · from $46/mo
SurveyMonkey
Online survey and form platform with built-in analysis tools
- SurveyMonkey starts at $46 per month, billed annually ($552), for one user. Microsoft Forms starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams).
- Only SurveyMonkey lists iOS and Android apps.
- SurveyMonkey also covers templates.
Suits: Customer, employee and market research surveys that need statistical analysis
- Free plan · from $28/mo
Typeform
Form, survey and quiz builder with logic, AI and video questions
- Typeform starts at $28 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). Microsoft Forms starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams).
- Typeform also covers templates and workflow automation.
Suits: Branded lead capture forms and quizzes with scoring
- Free plan · from $34/mo
Jotform
No-code form builder with payments, e-signatures and workflows
- Jotform starts at $34 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Microsoft Forms starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams).
- Only Jotform lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jotform also covers templates, workflow automation, AI agents and app builder.
- Microsoft Forms also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Solo users who need payments, signatures and forms in one account
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Zoho Forms
No-code form builder with approvals, payments and mobile apps
- Zoho Forms starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Microsoft Forms starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Business Basic without Teams; $7.00 with Teams).
- Only Zoho Forms lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Forms also covers templates, workflow automation and no-code.
- Microsoft Forms also covers surveys.
Suits: Businesses that already run Zoho CRM, Desk or other Zoho apps
Limits worth knowing in Microsoft Forms
- Forms is not sold on its own; the paid versions come inside Microsoft 365 plans.
- Personal Microsoft accounts are limited to 200 responses per form or quiz when free and 1,000 when paid.
- Each user can create up to 400 forms, with up to 200 questions per form.
- Copilot features need a Copilot license, and Microsoft points to Dynamics 365 Customer Voice for more advanced branding and analysis.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Microsoft Forms?
The alternatives to Microsoft Forms in this directory are Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Jotform and Zoho Forms. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Forms.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Forms?
Yes. Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Jotform and Zoho Forms have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Microsoft Forms alternatives work on Android?
The Microsoft Forms listing does not include an Android app. SurveyMonkey, Jotform and Zoho Forms list one.
Which Microsoft Forms alternatives work on iOS?
The Microsoft Forms listing does not include an iOS app. SurveyMonkey, Jotform and Zoho Forms list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.