Formlite vs Google Forms: The Modern Alternative
Google Forms is free, but Formlite gives you so much more. Here's the honest comparison.
The Bottom Line
Choose Formlite if:
- You want modern, beautiful form design
- Professional appearance matters to you
- You want better respondent experience
- You can pay €12/month for Pro features
Choose Google Forms if:
- You need 100% free (forever)
- You live in Google Workspace
- Design doesn't matter to you
- You need direct Sheets integration
Design Comparison
Formlite Forms
Modern, clean design
Beautiful spacing
Professional look
- ✓ Custom branding
- ✓ Mobile-optimized
- ✓ Modern UI
Google Forms
Dated design (2010s)
Basic styling
Generic appearance
- ○ Limited customization
- ○ Basic mobile support
- ○ Outdated UI
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Formlite | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free / €12 | Free |
| Modern Design | ||
| Mobile Optimized | Basic | |
| Custom Branding | Limited | |
| Question Types | 10+ | 12+ |
| File Uploads | Pro | |
| Email Notifications | Manual | |
| Analytics Dashboard | Basic | |
| Export Responses | Pro | Sheets |
| Multi-Step Forms | Sections | |
| Conditional Logic | Roadmap | |
| Remove Branding | Pro | |
| User Interface | Modern | Dated |
| Setup Time | <1 min | 3-5 min |
| Respondent Experience | Excellent | Basic |
| Google Integration | ||
| Sheets Integration |
Frequently asked questions
Formlite is better for design, user experience, and modern features. Google Forms is better if you need tight Google Workspace integration or don't want to pay anything. Formlite offers a much more professional look and feel.
Choose Formlite if you want forms that look modern and professional. Google Forms looks dated and generic. Formlite forms are mobile-optimized, beautifully designed, and give your brand a better image.
Yes, Google Forms is 100% free with unlimited forms and responses. However, you get what you pay for - the design is basic and hasn't been updated in years.
Not directly yet, but you can export responses from Formlite to CSV and import into Google Sheets. Native Google Sheets integration is on the roadmap.
Formlite is easier and faster. You can create a professional form in under 60 seconds. Google Forms takes longer to set up and the interface feels clunky by modern standards.
If you care about how your forms look and want to give respondents a better experience, yes. If you only need basic functionality and don't mind the dated UI, Google Forms works fine.
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