Feeling limited by Google Forms? Formly offers powerful, customizable forms that go beyond the basics without sacrificing the simplicity you love. Describe the form you need and Formly's AI builds it in seconds, with advanced features Google Forms can't match: answer piping, partial submissions, custom domains, white-labeling, and AI agent access.
Google Forms, part of Google Workspace, is a quick go-to for anyone needing a simple, free form. But if you're looking for more (AI form generation, partial submissions, branded links, advanced analytics, real styling options), you'll find Formly does it all with fewer limitations.
Formly starts where Google Forms can't: describe your form in plain language and the AI generates the pages, questions, and field types. Whether you're a student, marketer, freelancer, or business owner, Formly lets you design everything from casual surveys to in-depth, multi-page applications, and one Pro plan covers unlimited forms and unlimited submissions.
| Feature | Formly (Pro) | Google Forms (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| AI Form Generation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| AI Agent Access (MCP + REST API) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Unlimited Forms & Submissions | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Unlimited Questions | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Multi-Page Forms | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Customization (Fonts, Colors) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Basic Options) |
| Add Logo or Cover Image | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Embed Images, Videos | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Images, YouTube) |
| Embed Audio, Maps, iFrames | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Close Form on Limit/Date | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Prevent Duplicate Submissions | ✅ Yes (No Sign-In Required) | ✅ Yes (Google Sign-In) |
| Collect File Uploads | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Drive Storage) |
| Answer Piping | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Hidden Fields | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Custom Thank You Screens | ✅ Yes | ✅ Basic Message Only |
| Redirect on Completion | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Password-Protected Forms | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Partial Submissions | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Email Verification | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Must Sign In) |
| Integrations (Webhooks, API) | ✅ Yes | ❌ Limited to Google Apps |
| Team Collaboration | ✅ Yes (Unlimited) | ✅ Basic |
| Custom Domains | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Removal of Branding | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Advanced Analytics | ✅ Yes | ❌ Basic Only |
Google Forms gives you a blank questionnaire. Formly gives you a finished draft: describe what you need ("a customer feedback survey with a rating and an open comment") and the AI generates a complete, structured form you refine and publish. You can even let an AI agent like Claude or ChatGPT manage your forms over MCP.
Google Forms always looks like Google Forms. Formly lets you remove branding, host forms on your own (sub)domain, style everything to match your brand, and route responses anywhere with webhooks. Those are the things that matter once a form represents your business rather than a classroom quiz.
Create single-page, multi-page, or mixed layouts. Your call.
Match your brand perfectly by hosting forms on your own subdomain.
Add centered or floating popup forms to your site for quick feedback, promos, or lead capture.
Include YouTube videos, Calendly, maps, and more to enrich user engagement.
Push every submission to your CRM or database the moment it arrives, or pull responses programmatically.
Formly has one simple plan: Pro at $29/month, or $24/month billed annually, with unlimited forms and submissions. Cancel anytime.
Yes, Google Forms is free with any Google account, with unlimited forms and responses, though you may need more Google Drive storage if you collect large files.
Anyone with a Google account. It's great for quick surveys, but advanced features like partial submissions, branding removal, or custom domains aren't available at any price.
You can embed images and YouTube videos, but other embeds (audio, PDFs, maps, or scheduling tools) aren't supported.
Yes, but you'll have to require respondents to sign in with a Google account, which can deter some of them. Formly prevents duplicates without forcing a sign-in.
You can change fonts, background colors, and add images. Deeper control, meaning multi-column layouts, custom CSS, or your own domain, isn't available.
Step up from basic data collection. Describe the form you need, let AI build it, and publish it on your own terms: branding, domain, and all.
