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2 open source alternatives to Google Forms
Free forms attached to Google Sheets. Here are the open source projects real teams use instead — ranked by fit, with honest pros and cons for each.
What people don't love about Google Forms
- Basic styling options.
- Data lives in Google cloud.
- Limited logic branching.
Current Google Forms pricing (for reference): Free.
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Quick comparison
| Alternative | Best for | License | Self-host | Hosted cloud? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Formbricks Open source Typeform alternative with in-app surveys. |
Modern UI and in-app surveys where Google Forms feels old. | AGPL-3.0 | ★★☆☆☆ | Yes |
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LimeSurvey Long-established open source survey platform. |
Any survey where Google Forms' logic runs out of gas. | GPL-2.0 | ★★★☆☆ | Yes |
1. Formbricks — Modern UI and in-app surveys where Google Forms feels old.
Open source Typeform alternative with in-app surveys.
Strengths
- Modern React UI.
- In-app surveys for product teams.
- Quick docker deploy.
Weaknesses
- Some analytics tied to paid tier.
- Younger project with evolving features.
- Form logic UX is still improving.
Formbricks homepage · Source on GitHub · Google Forms vs Formbricks →
2. LimeSurvey — Any survey where Google Forms' logic runs out of gas.
Long-established open source survey platform.
Strengths
- Deep question types and logic.
- Used widely in research and academia.
- Self-hosted or paid cloud.
Weaknesses
- UI feels dated.
- Setup wizard is clunky.
- Theming requires effort to match modern brands.
LimeSurvey homepage · Source on GitHub · Google Forms vs LimeSurvey →
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