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# Formsite vs Microsoft Forms Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Formsite** [

4.3/5(32)

](https://www.g2.com/products/formsite/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Forms** [

4.4/5(476)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Formsite**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Forms**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Formsite**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Forms**
1 month

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Formsite**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Forms**
11 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Formsite**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Forms**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Formsite**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Forms**
13%

 ![Formsite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_90fcca000238fa6e6fdbf155b35de77a/formsite.jpg "Formsite")

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Pros & Cons

**Formsite**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/formsite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1813826&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integrations (1)
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List Management (1)
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**Microsoft Forms**
[
Ease of Use (31)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1211341&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Creation (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1212015&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1211817&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1211353&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Formsite**
Not enough data

**Microsoft Forms**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Formsite**

9.3

9.321

**Microsoft Forms**

8.8

8.8393

Ease of Use

**Formsite**

9.0

9.021

**Microsoft Forms**

9.2

9.2396

Ease of Setup

**Formsite**

9.1

9.19

**Microsoft Forms**

9.3

9.3182

Ease of Admin

**Formsite**

9.1

9.19

**Microsoft Forms**

9.1

9.191

Quality of Support

**Formsite**

9.0

9.017

**Microsoft Forms**

8.7

8.7319

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Formsite**

8.5

8.59

**Microsoft Forms**

8.8

8.876

Product Direction (% positive)

**Formsite**

6.7

6.721

**Microsoft Forms**

8.9

8.9376

Features

Survey[Hide 64 FeaturesShow 64 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

199

Survey Management

Survey Builder

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

185

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

188

Templates

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

178

Survey Distribution

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

177

Mobile Survey

Not enough data

Not enough data

Site Intercept Survey

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pulse Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Survey Customization

Question Branching

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

163

Branding

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

157

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

155

Multilingual Surveys

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

136

Survey Insights

Reporting & Analytics

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

173

BI Tools Integration

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

132

Data Exporting

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

170

Permissions

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

161

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Analysis Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Survey

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

34

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

34

Decision Making

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

34

Dynamic Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Phone Polling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Polling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Audio/Images/Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Survey/Poll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Word Clouds

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Q&A Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Cleansing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anonymous Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

URL Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Piping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Response Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

NPS Survey Structure

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Response Validation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Response Quotas

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Randomization

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

8.3

154

Customization

Custom Fields

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

127

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

117

Multi-page Forms

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

114

Design

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

133

Forms Creation & Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Embedded Forms

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

108

Offline Capability

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

97

Notifications

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

119

Payments

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

79

Mobile Forms

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

116

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autofill

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Convert to PDF

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Formsite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_90fcca000238fa6e6fdbf155b35de77a/formsite.jpg "Formsite")](https://www.g2.com/products/formsite/reviews)

Formsite

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

62.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

31.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

6.9%

[![Microsoft Forms](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/microsoft-forms.jpeg "Microsoft Forms")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews)

Microsoft Forms

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

19.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

37.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

62.1%

19.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

31.0%

43.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

6.9%

37.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Formsite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_90fcca000238fa6e6fdbf155b35de77a/formsite.jpg "Formsite")](https://www.g2.com/products/formsite/reviews)
Formsite

Non-Profit Organization Management

10.3%

Retail

6.9%

Religious Institutions

6.9%

Construction

6.9%

Marketing and Advertising

6.9%

Other

62.1%

[![Microsoft Forms](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/microsoft-forms.jpeg "Microsoft Forms")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews)
Microsoft Forms

Information Technology and Services

16.7%

Education Management

7.3%

Higher Education

7.0%

Pharmaceuticals

5.9%

Computer Software

5.3%

Other

57.7%

FAQs

## Formsite vs Microsoft Forms FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Formsite vs Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction, broader adoption, and more frequent praise for ease of use, while Formsite is noted for its integrations and complex form capabilities.

| [Formsite](https://www.g2.com/products/formsite/reviews) | [Microsoft Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (32 reviews) | 4.4/5 (476 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 9.1 | 9.3 |
| 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Integrations | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of Formsite and Microsoft Forms compare?

Microsoft Forms is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Formsite.

- **Formsite:** Reviewers mention that while Formsite is flexible, its pricing is considered high for startups and the cost jumps between plans are an issue.
- **Microsoft Forms:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Microsoft Forms is free of cost for Microsoft 365 users and is seen as a strong value, especially for organizations already using Microsoft products.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers cite switching to Microsoft Forms due to its integration with Microsoft 365 and lower or no additional cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Formsite and Microsoft Forms?

The top three alternatives to Formsite and Microsoft Forms are SurveyMonkey, Jotform, and Formstack Forms.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Formsite](https://www.g2.com/products/formsite/reviews) | 4.3/5 (32 reviews) | Small-Business | Pricing is considered high for startups; cost jumps between plans are an issue | Integrations |
| [Microsoft Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-forms/reviews) | 4.4/5 (476 reviews) | Mid-Market | Free for Microsoft 365 users; strong value for organizations already using Microsoft products | Ease of Use |
| [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) | 4.4/5 (23,901 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) | 4.7/5 (5,425 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Formstack Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/formstack-forms/reviews) | 4.3/5 (471 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Online Form Builder features should I prioritize when comparing Formsite and Microsoft Forms?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, integrations, customization options, pricing satisfaction, and support quality when comparing Formsite and Microsoft Forms.

- **Ease of Use:** Microsoft Forms scores 9.2, with 31 all-time mentions for ease of use; Formsite scores 9.0, with 1 all-time mention.
- **Integrations:** Microsoft Forms has 13 all-time mentions for integrations, especially with Microsoft 365, Excel, and Teams; Formsite is noted for integrations in recent reviews but with fewer mentions.
- **Customization Options:** Microsoft Forms has 14 all-time mentions for limited customization as a trade-off; Formsite receives requests for more customization in recent reviews.
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** Microsoft Forms is frequently praised for being free or included with Microsoft 365; Formsite receives feedback about high pricing and cost jumps.
- **Support Quality:** Formsite scores 9.0 for Quality of Support; Microsoft Forms scores 8.7.

### What are the pros and cons of Formsite vs Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms' headline strength is ease of use, while Formsite is most noted for its integrations.

- **Formsite strengths:** Integrations are highlighted in recent reviews; reviewers appreciate the ability to connect with Slack, Google, Mailchimp, and Dropbox.
- **Formsite trade-offs:** Reviewers cite high pricing, outdated interface, and limited plan flexibility as drawbacks; some mention abrupt policy changes and data management concerns.
- **Microsoft Forms strengths:** Ease of use is cited in 31 all-time mentions; praised for quick setup, intuitive interface, and strong integration with Microsoft 365, Excel, and Teams; reviewers also note efficiency and helpfulness.
- **Microsoft Forms trade-offs:** Limited customization (14 all-time mentions), missing features (12), limited integrations outside Microsoft ecosystem (7), and basic design options (9) are recurring trade-offs.

### Is Formsite or Microsoft Forms better for small businesses?

Formsite is a better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Small-Business and reviewers highlight its flexibility for smaller organizations.

- **Formsite:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note its flexibility and usefulness for small organizations, though some cite pricing as a concern for startups.
- **Microsoft Forms:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers from small businesses appreciate its ease of use and value, especially when already using Microsoft 365, but it is more frequently adopted in larger organizations.

### Which Online Form Builder platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Forms is favored for integrations, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem, while Formsite is noted for integrations with third-party tools in recent reviews.

- **Formsite:** Reviewers mention integrations with Slack, Google, Mailchimp, and Dropbox in recent reviews.
- **Microsoft Forms:** 34 all-time G2 reviews mention Microsoft 365 integration, 12 mention Microsoft Excel, and 11 mention Microsoft Teams.

### How do Formsite and Microsoft Forms compare on customer support?

Formsite and Microsoft Forms are rated in near-parity for Quality of Support, with Formsite at 9.0 and Microsoft Forms at 8.7, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Formsite:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several citing quick assistance and positive experiences.
- **Microsoft Forms:** Reviewers note generally positive support experiences, though some mention limited need for support due to the product's ease of use; a few cite slower or less detailed responses for complex issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Formsite or Microsoft Forms?

Microsoft Forms and Formsite are rated in near-parity for Ease of Setup, with Microsoft Forms at 9.3 and Formsite at 9.1, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Formsite:** Reviewers consistently rate setup as easy, with multiple mentions of quick implementation and straightforward onboarding.
- **Microsoft Forms:** Reviewers highlight fast setup, especially for organizations already using Microsoft 365, and note that even non-technical users can implement it quickly.

Alternatives

**Formsite Alternatives**

 ![Jotform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/db92fdbe82415a54d6c44d2085e85c83/jotform.svg "Jotform")

[
Jotform
](/products/jotform/reviews)

 ![Formstack Forms](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/37fac33d0862314c2e8f993bc9bb97b9/formstack-forms.svg "Formstack Forms")

[
Formstack Forms
](/products/formstack-forms/reviews)

 ![Typeform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/842b61c38f4967b97c955896deb22411/typeform.svg "Typeform")

[
Typeform
](/products/typeform/reviews)

 ![FormAssembly](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ddbf66734a70dc037c22ea32af9403d5/formassembly.svg "FormAssembly")

[
FormAssembly
](/products/formassembly/reviews)

**Microsoft Forms Alternatives**

 ![SurveyMonkey](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/14719688a688f7283815b6565517d7ee/surveymonkey.svg "SurveyMonkey")

[
SurveyMonkey
](/products/surveymonkey/reviews)

 ![Jotform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/db92fdbe82415a54d6c44d2085e85c83/jotform.svg "Jotform")

[
Jotform
](/products/jotform/reviews)

 ![Typeform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/842b61c38f4967b97c955896deb22411/typeform.svg "Typeform")

[
Typeform
](/products/typeform/reviews)

 ![Formstack Forms](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/37fac33d0862314c2e8f993bc9bb97b9/formstack-forms.svg "Formstack Forms")

[
Formstack Forms
](/products/formstack-forms/reviews)