Feeling limited by Google Forms? Formly offers powerful, customizable forms that go beyond the basics—without sacrificing the simplicity you love. Enjoy unlimited forms and submissions for free while taking advantage of advanced features Google Forms can’t match.
Google Forms, part of the popular Google Workspace, is a quick go-to for anyone needing a simple form. But if you’re looking for more flexibility—like partial submissions, file uploads, advanced analytics, and styling options—you’ll find Formly does it all with fewer limitations.
Our free plan comes with advanced tools like answer piping, multi-page forms, and collecting partial submissions—capabilities not found in Google Forms. Whether you’re a student, marketer, freelancer, or business owner, Formly lets you build everything from casual surveys to in-depth, multi-page applications.
| Feature | Formly (Free) | Google Forms (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Forms | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Unlimited 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 (up to 10 MB/file) | ✅ Yes (Drive Storage) |
| Answer Piping | ✅ Yes (Free) | ❌ No |
| Hidden Fields | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Custom Thank You Screens | ✅ Yes | ✅ Basic Message Only |
| Redirect on Completion | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Password-Protected Forms | ✅ Yes (Free) | ❌ No |
| Partial Submissions | ✅ Yes (Free) | ❌ No |
| Email Verification | ✅ Yes (Pro) | ❌ No (Must Sign In) |
| Integrations (Webhooks, more coming soon) | ✅ Free/Pro Tiers | ❌ Limited to Google Apps |
| Team Collaboration | ✅ Pro (Unlimited) | ✅ Basic |
| Workspaces | ✅ Pro | ✅ Basic |
| Custom Domains | ✅ Pro | ❌ No |
| Removal of Branding | ✅ Pro | ❌ No |
| Advanced Analytics | ✅ Yes (Free) | ❌ Basic Only |
| Unlimited File Uploads | ✅ Pro | ❌ Google Storage Limit |
Formly offers more features out of the box and a simple upgrade path if you need next-level customization.
Just start typing—no account required to test the waters! Experience how quickly you can build an engaging, interactive form.
Even if you upgrade Google Workspace, you won’t find advanced form-building features. Formly, however, offers powerful extras on both free and paid plans. Here are a few:
Create single-page, multi-page, or mixed forms—your call.
Match your brand perfectly by hosting forms on your own subdomain.
Fine-tune every style detail to maintain a cohesive brand experience.
Add interactive popups for quick feedback, promos, or lead capture.
Include YouTube videos, Calendly, maps, and more to enrich user engagement.
Yes, Google Forms are free with any Google account. They offer unlimited forms and responses, though you may need more Google Drive storage if you plan to collect large files.
Anyone with a Google account can use Google Forms. It’s great for quick surveys, but more advanced features like payments, partial submissions, or custom domains aren’t available.
You can embed images and YouTube videos, but other embeds—like audio, PDFs, maps, or scheduling tools—aren’t supported.
Basic help forums are available for free. Direct support typically requires a paid Google Workspace subscription.
Yes, but you’ll have to require users to sign in with a Google account, which can deter some respondents.
You can change fonts, background colors, and add images. However, deeper styling options—such as multi-column layouts or custom CSS—are unavailable.
Step up from basic data collection. Formly gives you the freedom to create forms your way—fully featured, fully customizable, and fully free to start.
