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Professional survey features without the complexity
Why Switch from Google Forms?
Google Forms is free and simple, but lacks advanced features for serious research. SurveyMethods offers professional-grade tools while remaining easy to use.
Why Teams Choose SurveyMethods
AI-Powered Analytics
Sentiment analysis, response quality scoring, and Ask AI included
Affordable Pricing
Professional features starting at $12/month
Real Support
Phone support on Professional plans, email support on all plans
Full Feature Set
20+ question types, advanced logic, quotas, and more
Pricing Comparison
Google Forms is free but limited. SurveyMethods Basic is also free with more features, and paid plans start at just $12/month.
| Plan | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free forever | Unlimited (basic features) |
| Basic/Advanced | $12/month ($15 month-to-month) | N/A |
| Professional | $41/month ($49 month-to-month) | N/A |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Google Workspace (from $6/user) |
Feature Comparison
See how SurveyMethods compares feature-by-feature
Core
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free - $49/mo | Free |
| Unlimited responses | Plan dependent | |
| Question types | 20+ | 11 |
Logic
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Skip logic | Basic only | |
| Advanced branching | ||
| Survey quotas | ||
| Piping/carry forward |
AI
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| AI survey creation | ||
| AI sentiment analysis | ||
| Response quality scoring |
Customization
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Custom themes | Limited | |
| Add logo | ||
| Remove branding | Professional+ |
Reporting
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-tabulation | ||
| Custom reports | ||
| Export to SPSS | ||
| Scheduled reports |
Distribution
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Email distribution | Manual only | |
| Email reminders | ||
| QR codes |
Support
| Feature | SurveyMethods | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Phone support | Professional+ | |
| Live chat support |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I pay when Google Forms is free?
Google Forms is great for simple forms, but lacks the advanced features needed for professional research: no skip logic beyond basic, no quotas, limited question types, no AI analysis, and basic reporting. If you need actionable insights, SurveyMethods pays for itself.
Is SurveyMethods harder to use than Google Forms?
Not at all! We've designed SurveyMethods to be intuitive. You can create a survey in minutes, and our AI can even build one for you. The learning curve is minimal, but the capabilities are much greater.
Can I still use Google Sheets with SurveyMethods?
Yes! Through our Zapier integration, you can automatically send responses to Google Sheets. You can also export data to Excel/CSV format anytime.
Do you have a free plan?
Yes! Our Basic plan is free forever with 3 surveys, 15 responses per survey, and access to our AI builder. It's more capable than Google Forms for small projects.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Join thousands of organizations that have switched to SurveyMethods for better features, support, and value.
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