# Microsoft Forms, SurveyCTO vs Formstack Forms Comparison

| | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 469 | 67 | 471 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (43.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $250.00 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Forms

Pros:
- Ease of Use (32 reviews)
- Ease of Creation (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (14 reviews)
- Missing Features (12 reviews)

### SurveyCTO

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Ease of Creation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)

### Formstack Forms

Pros:
- Ease of Use (44 reviews)
- Integrations (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (14 reviews)
- Form Design (11 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (388 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (379 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (391 reviews) | 8.4 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (384 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (176 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (273 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (90 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (316 reviews) | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 8.1 (331 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (254 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (372 reviews) | 9.4 (54 reviews) | 8.0 (368 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Forms

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SurveyCTO

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $250.00

Description: For one-time data collection or simple ongoing workflows and organizations with limited compliance needs

Key Features:
- Unlimited devices
- Unlimited users
- 10GB storage

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/surveycto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Formstack Forms

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Management Platform (DMP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Forms** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurveyCTO** | 9.3/10 | 14 |
| **Formstack Forms** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **1st-Party Data Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2nd-Party Data Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **3rd-Party Data Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Data Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Data Integration** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Export Tools** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Management Platform (DMP)

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Analysis & Optimization

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audience Segmentation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Survey

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Forms** | 8.3/10 | 196 |
| **SurveyCTO** | 8.4/10 | 13 |
| **Formstack Forms** | 8.4/10 | 59 |

#### Survey Management

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Survey Builder** | 9.1 (184 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 
| **Question Types** | 8.8 (186 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | 8.2 (176 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 
| **Survey Distribution** | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 

#### Survey Customization

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branching/Skip Logic** | 8.3 (162 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 
| **Branding** | 8.1 (156 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Support** | 7.8 (154 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual Surveys** | 8.1 (136 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 7.3 (38 reviews) | 

#### Survey Insights

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | 8.6 (171 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (50 reviews) | 
| **BI Tools Integration** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 7.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Exporting** | 8.9 (169 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (52 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | 8.8 (160 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Survey

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Form Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Forms** | 8.3/10 | 147 |
| **SurveyCTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **Formstack Forms** | 8.1/10 | 101 |

#### Customization

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Fields** | 8.5 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (87 reviews) | 
| **Conditional Logic** | 8.4 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (85 reviews) | 
| **Multi-page Forms** | 8.8 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | 
| **Design** | 8.2 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Embedded Forms** | 8.5 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (83 reviews) | 
| **Offline Capability** | 7.3 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (73 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | 8.7 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (85 reviews) | 
| **Payments** | 7.4 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (75 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Forms** | 8.7 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (83 reviews) | 

### Salesforce AppExchange Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Forms** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurveyCTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **Formstack Forms** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Salesforce AppExchange Apps

| Feature | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Survey Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/survey)

**Unique to Microsoft Forms (1):** [Online Form Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-form-builder)

**Unique to SurveyCTO (1):** [Data Management Platforms (DMP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-management-platform-dmp)

**Unique to Formstack Forms (2):** [Online Form Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-form-builder), [Salesforce AppExchange Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/salesforce-appexchange-apps)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Forms | SurveyCTO | Formstack Forms | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.3% | 41.3% | 40.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.7% | 38.1% | 45.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.0% | 20.6% | 13.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Forms

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Education Management:** 7.6%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.0%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.6%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 42.5%

#### SurveyCTO

- **Research:** 31.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 3.3%
- **Chemicals:** 1.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.7%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 38.3%

#### Formstack Forms

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.0%
- **Higher Education:** 12.6%
- **Education Management:** 6.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Religious Institutions:** 3.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.6%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 43.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Forms

- [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23538 reviews)
- [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5134 reviews)
- [Typeform](https://www.g2.com/products/typeform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (993 reviews)
- [Wufoo](https://www.g2.com/products/wufoo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [FormAssembly](https://www.g2.com/products/formassembly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (400 reviews)
- [Qualtrics Strategy & Research](https://www.g2.com/products/qualtrics-strategy-research/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3015 reviews)
- [Mentimeter](https://www.g2.com/products/mentimeter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (788 reviews)
- [SurveySparrow](https://www.g2.com/products/surveysparrow/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2061 reviews)
- [Alchemer Survey](https://www.g2.com/products/alchemer-survey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (948 reviews)
- [Adobe Acrobat Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-sign/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1066 reviews)

### Alternatives to SurveyCTO

- [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23538 reviews)
- [Qualtrics Strategy & Research](https://www.g2.com/products/qualtrics-strategy-research/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3015 reviews)
- [Alchemer Survey](https://www.g2.com/products/alchemer-survey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (948 reviews)
- [Zoho Survey](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-survey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1031 reviews)
- [Typeform](https://www.g2.com/products/typeform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (993 reviews)
- [Wufoo](https://www.g2.com/products/wufoo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [FormAssembly](https://www.g2.com/products/formassembly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (400 reviews)
- [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5134 reviews)
- [QuestionPro](https://www.g2.com/products/questionpro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1137 reviews)
- [SurveySparrow](https://www.g2.com/products/surveysparrow/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2061 reviews)

### Alternatives to Formstack Forms

- [SurveyMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/surveymonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23538 reviews)
- [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5134 reviews)
- [Typeform](https://www.g2.com/products/typeform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (993 reviews)
- [FormAssembly](https://www.g2.com/products/formassembly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (400 reviews)
- [Wufoo](https://www.g2.com/products/wufoo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [123FormBuilder](https://www.g2.com/products/123formbuilder/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (175 reviews)
- [PandaDoc](https://www.g2.com/products/pandadoc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3476 reviews)
- [Alchemer Survey](https://www.g2.com/products/alchemer-survey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (948 reviews)
- [SurveySparrow](https://www.g2.com/products/surveysparrow/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2061 reviews)
- [Adobe Acrobat Sign](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-sign/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1066 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Forms

- Title: [Are there any version updates for this software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27069-are-there-any-version-updates-for-this-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "latest version 1.23. 0.0"
- Title: [What is Microsoft Forms used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-forms-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "MS Forms can be used to get answers and opinions in the form of surveys from different individuals. 

There are several types of questions that can be..."
- Title: [Is Microsoft form free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-microsoft-form-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No you have to pay for microsoft products"
- Title: [Is Microsoft Forms good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-microsoft-forms-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is great, both options creating survey and/or quizzes.. Using it in company a lot"
- Title: [Is it right?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31869-is-it-right) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"

### SurveyCTO

- Title: [If you want to secure your data in a server and wan to manage a large quantity of survey data base, and handle the data management without exporting the data to other analysis software, the SurveyCTO is the best platform to use.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/if-you-want-to-secure-your-data-in-a-server-and-wan-to-manage-a-large-quantity-of-survey-data-base-and-handle-the-data-management-without-exporting-the-data-to-other-analysis-software-the-surveycto-is-the-best-platform-to-use) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We are really thankful to you. From today we are also SurveyCTO platform to secure our data.

Do you know about the Walgreens Sweepstakes program? It..."

### Formstack Forms

- Title: [Does Formstack charge an extra fee for using payment processors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/payment-processors) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, they do not"
- Title: [Is formstack free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-formstack-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "While formstack has a free demo option, there is no free option. For more info - https://www.formstack.com/pricing/online-forms"
- Title: [Is there a way to submit portions of a form?  For instance - when one section is complete, could that section be submitted and then remaining sections be marked as resume later?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/38818-is-there-a-way-to-submit-portions-of-a-form-for-instance-when-one-section-is-complete-could-that-section-be-submitted-and-then-remaining-sections-be-marked-as-resume-later) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "no"
- Title: [Will formstack to ever create a bill to have custom templates?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25066-will-formstack-to-ever-create-a-bill-to-have-custom-templates) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [I would like to have training off campus on Formstack integread with Salesforce](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24988-i-would-like-to-have-training-off-campus-on-formstack-integread-with-salesforce) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-forms-vs-surveycto-vs-formstack-forms)