The Best Open Source Google Forms AlternativesTop Survey Creators & Form Builders like Google Forms

The best open source alternative to Google Forms is CryptPad. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Forms and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Google Forms are Nextcloud Forms, Formbricks, LimeSurvey and GetInput.

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Google Forms alternatives are mainly Form Builders, but if you're looking for Survey Creators or Quiz Makers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Forms.
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  1. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

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    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    71 CryptPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instance homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Collaborative writing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Encrypted Notes
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Works Offline

    CryptPad VS Google Forms

     

    • CryptPad is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Forms.

    • CryptPad is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Forms.

    • CryptPad is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Forms is Free and Proprietary
    • CryptPad is Privacy focusedGoogle Forms is not according to our users
  2. Nextcloud Forms icon

    Nextcloud Forms

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    • Simple design: No mass of options, only the essentials. Works well on mobile of course.
    155 Nextcloud Forms alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Nextcloud Forms screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Simple installation
    2.  On-premises software

    Nextcloud Forms VS Google Forms

     
    Comments about Nextcloud Forms as an Alternative to Google Forms
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Sep 8, 2021
    1

    It's open-source, surveillance-free and works easily and seamlessly. Highly recommended.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Oct 2, 2021
    0

    Nextcloud Forms just do the same as Google Forms for me - do survey, ask people what you like to do, collect the results. And the cool thing: You are in full control of the data - and your participants will like it!

    Guest
    Positive Oct 2, 2021
    1

    I wan't to be in control of data collected through my forms, and I don't want to ever subject my friends, acquaintances, and colleagues to Google's privacy violations.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud Forms is a great Google Forms alternative.

    • Nextcloud Forms is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Forms.

    • Nextcloud Forms is Free and Open SourceGoogle Forms is Free and Proprietary
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    Formbricks

     29 likes
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    Open Source Experience Management Solution.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    The open source form builder with comprehensive styling. Make the forms perfectly match your brands look & feel

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Form Builder
    2.  Survey analysis
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Feedback
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  User Rating
    9.  React

    Formbricks VS Google Forms

     
  5. LimeSurvey icon

    LimeSurvey

     96 likes
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    LimeSurvey (formerly PHPSurveyor) is an Open Source PHP web application to develop, publish and collect responses to online & offline surveys. Anonymous and Not-Anonymous survey, open and closed group of participant surveys, optional public registration for surveys.

    181 LimeSurvey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Multiple languages

    LimeSurvey VS Google Forms

     
    Comments about LimeSurvey as an Alternative to Google Forms
    Guest
    Positive Jun 10, 2021
    0

    It's pretty simple to use and to install on a server.

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    • This alternative is disputed. LimeSurvey is a legitimate Google Forms alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • LimeSurvey is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Google Forms.

    • LimeSurvey is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Forms is Free and Proprietary
    • LimeSurvey is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Forms is not according to our users
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    GetInput

     7 likes
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    Effortlessly create simple and engaging forms with Input. Our customization options empower you to showcase your forms in your brand's colors, ensuring a cohesive and professional appearance.

    68 GetInput alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    GetInput screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Web Forms

    GetInput VS Google Forms

     
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    Yakforms

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    Yakforms is a free-as-in-free-speech software that allows you to easily create forms for your community. Whether you need a full-blown or a quick poll, Yakforms will fit your needs.

    214 Yakforms alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Yakforms screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Data analytics
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Multiple Instances

    Yakforms VS Google Forms

     
    Comments about Yakforms as an Alternative to Google Forms
    Baptiste THIVEND
    Positive Feb 27, 2023
    0

    Simple enough, efficient, easily configurable with conditional questions and ready-to-use exports

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    • Yakforms is Free and Open SourceGoogle Forms is Free and Proprietary
    • Yakforms is Privacy focusedGoogle Forms is not according to our users
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    SurveyJS

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    SurveyJS is a product suite of open-source JavaScript form libraries with native support for React, Angular, and Vue. It uses JSON for survey metadata and results. You have total freedom as to the backend, as it integrates with any server and database.

    215 SurveyJS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    SurveyJS

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for Bootstrap
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Fill PDF Forms
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  Bates numbering

    SurveyJS VS Google Forms

     
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