Honest Comparison

FormTs vs Google Forms

Side-by-side comparison based on publicly available data. Google Forms is the world's most popular form tool — here's how it compares to FormTs for calculators and pricing forms.

Calculator Engine

FormTs has a built-in TypeScript formula engine for real-time pricing. Google Forms has no native calculation support — you need Google Sheets or add-ons.

PDF Generation

FormTs generates branded PDF quotes for free. Google Forms has no native PDF output — responses go to a spreadsheet.

Free vs Free

Both have free plans. Google Forms is 100% free with unlimited responses. FormTs Free includes unlimited forms with 100 submissions/mo, PDF generation, and a calculator engine.

Feature Comparison

Feature	FormTs	Google Forms
Pricing & Plans
Free plan — forms	Unlimited forms	Unlimited forms
Free plan — submissions	100/month	Unlimited
Remove branding	$19/mo (Pro)	Google Workspace ($7.20/mo/user)
Paid plan starting price	$19/mo	Free (Workspace from $7.20/mo/user)
Calculator & Logic
Real-time price calculations	✓ TypeScript engine	✗ No native support
Complex formulas (nested IF, variables)	✓ Full TypeScript	✗ Only via Google Sheets
Conditional logic	✓ Field-level	Section-level only (go to section)
Quiz scoring	✗	✓ Built-in quiz mode
Forms & Design
Custom CSS / full styling	✓ Full control	✗ Limited color/font
20+ field types	✓	~11 question types
Multi-page forms	✓	✓ Sections
File uploads	✗	✓ Up to 10 GB (Google Drive)
Output & Integration
PDF generation	✓ Free	✗
Email notifications	✓ Pro	✓ Basic (respondent & owner)
Webhooks	✓ Pro	✗ Only via Apps Script
API access	✓ Pro	✓ Google Forms API
Google Sheets integration	✗	✓ Native
Embed & Platform
Embeddable widget	✓ 2-line embed	iframe only
AI form builder	✓	✗
Collaborative editing	✗	✓ Real-time collaboration

Pricing Side by Side

Google Forms is completely free. FormTs has a free plan plus a paid Pro tier with more features.

FormTs Free

$0 / mo

Pro at $19/mo for more features

Unlimited forms
100 submissions/month
TypeScript calculator engine
PDF generation
AI form builder
Embeddable widget

Google Forms

$0 / mo

Workspace from $7.20/mo/user for branding

Unlimited forms
Unlimited responses
Google Sheets integration
Collaborative editing
No calculator engine
No PDF generation

Where FormTs Stands Out

Built-In Calculator Engine

FormTs has a TypeScript-powered formula engine for real-time pricing, tiered discounts, and conditional quotes. Google Forms has no native calculation support — you need Google Sheets formulas or third-party add-ons.

PDF Generation

Generate branded PDF quotes and invoices from form submissions — included free. Google Forms sends responses to a spreadsheet with no native PDF output.

Full Styling Control

Complete control over form appearance with custom CSS via TypeScript. Google Forms only allows basic color and font changes with a Google-branded look.

Where Google Forms Stands Out

Completely Free

Google Forms is 100% free with unlimited forms and unlimited responses. No paid tier required for core functionality. Hard to beat free.

Google Ecosystem

Native integration with Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Google Workspace. Responses flow directly into spreadsheets. Real-time collaborative editing built in.

File Uploads & Quiz Mode

Google Forms supports file uploads to Google Drive (up to 10 GB) and has a built-in quiz mode with auto-grading. FormTs does not currently offer these features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this comparison fair and accurate?

We aim to be transparent. All Google Forms data on this page comes from publicly available sources: Google Workspace pricing pages, Google Forms help center, and Google's developer documentation, accessed in February 2026. If you spot an inaccuracy, please contact us and we'll correct it.

Can Google Forms do calculations?

Google Forms itself has no built-in calculation engine. You can use Google Sheets formulas on the linked response spreadsheet to process data after submission, but there's no way to show real-time calculations to the person filling out the form. Third-party add-ons exist but are limited.

Why would I pay for FormTs when Google Forms is free?

Google Forms is excellent for surveys, feedback, and simple data collection. But if you need real-time pricing calculators, branded PDF quotes, custom-styled embeddable widgets, or complex formula logic shown to the user before they submit, FormTs is purpose-built for that. Google Forms simply doesn't offer these features.

Can I embed Google Forms on my website?

Yes, but only via iframe. The form keeps Google's branding and styling. FormTs provides a lightweight 2-line embed script that renders natively in your page with full styling control.

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Google Forms™ is a trademark of Google LLC. This comparison is based on publicly available information from Google Workspace pricing, Google Forms help center, and Google developer documentation, accessed in February 2026. Pricing and features may change. FormTs is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Google in any way. If you believe any information on this page is inaccurate, please contact us and we will update it promptly.